Demo Day 2026
About this Event
Two months. Eight startups. One big debut.
After several weeks of building, testing and growing, Cal Poly’s top startups are ready for the spotlight.
See how intensive workshops, dedicated mentorship, hard work and collaboration have prepared our teams to turn their startup ideas into real, viable business ventures. Watch their pitches and network with the teams to learn more about their startups.
Food and drink will also be available for purchase.
Can’t make it in-person? No worries! Select our virtual ticket option* to tune into the event via YouTube Live for FREE.
In-person seating is limited, so don’t wait — order your ticket today to reserve your spot.
- In Person (General Admission & Students): $10
- Virtual Viewing (General Admission & Students): FREE
*If you select the virtual ticket option, you will receive a link to the YouTube Live via email, one day before the event. In the meantime, subscribe to our for easy access to our video content and livestreams.
This year’s cohort includes:
AquaX: A peer-to-peer water trading marketplace for agriculture.
Campus Cuts: A digital platform that connects college students with student barbers through a distributed campus marketplace, enabling independent student service providers to build clientele, generate income and deliver convenient, high-quality haircuts.
Flyer Design Solutions: An aviation app that automatically finds visual flight routes for pilots, considering real-time airspace, terrain and weather, with displays that are clear and easy to use.
Hopscotch: An AI-powered learning platform that models how each student learns and transforms standard content into personalized, interactive educational experiences.
Nibble: A food startup creating frozen cheesecake bites in a healthy, protein-packed format made with only clean, organic and fair-trade ingredients.
Permi: A startup using AI to automate building code compliance and permit application completeness check, transforming municipal permit reviews from days-long processes into minute-level decisions.
PNOIA: A low-profile nasal pillow CPAP interface designed specifically for premature infants that improves therapeutic reliability, reduces clinical complications and simplifies care in the NICU.
Tango: A non-alcoholic, low-sugar, sparkling mocktail and mixer crafted with clean ingredients and functional electrolytes.
Agenda
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Check in & networking
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:15 PM
Opening remarks
🕑: 05:15 PM - 06:30 PM
Startup pitches
🕑: 06:30 PM - 06:40 PM
Closing
🕑: 06:40 PM - 07:20 PM
Networking
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 10.00
