growTECH Fest 2022

S﻿tart, Grow & Thrive with Chicostart!Located in Chico, CA,  Chicostart supports and enriches Northern California’s entrepreneurial & tech ecosystem by providing entrepreneurs, startups, small business and anyone with an idea the resources they need to succeed. Our platform includes shared office amenities, mentoring, workshops, internships, tech talks, student to business projects, entrepreneurial events, satellite office programs, and anything else that helps our core mission of helping startups succeed.  As a GO-BIZ Inclusive Innovation Hub (iHub2) for the Far North, the Chicostart ecosystem includes, but is not limited to,  investors, technologists, entrepreneurs, students, educators, local businesses, agencies and mentors.  Out iHUB2 currently represents over 20+ counties in the North State.g﻿rowTECH is an industry lead partnership between tech and entrepreneur industry leaders + supporting community organizations modeled after the Next Gen Sector Partnerships Powered by Build with Ferguson.  Together we grow, support, and connect the thriving tech and entrepreneurial hub in Chico and Northern California. growTECH also hosts the annual growTECH FEST in Chico, CA. Become a member @ growtech.io.For more about Chicostart & growTECH support and opportunities, visit www.chicostart.com!

ChicoSTART

The largest and only entrepreneurial tech conference you'll find in the Nor Cal region focused on start-ups, technology, innovation & more!

Sierra Nevada Taproom & Restaurant

Sales have ended for this year's growTECH FEST event. We hope to see you at next year's conference, Fall 2023!

<h2>What is GTF?</h2><p>Powered by Build with Ferguson, growTECH FEST is the largest and <strong>only</strong> entrepreneurial tech conference you will find in the Northern California region. The event brings together startups, investors, entrepreneurs, techies, students, educators, business owners and community leaders.</p><h2>Why Attend?</h2><p><strong>START: </strong> Begin your growTECH FEST journey!</p><p><strong>INSPIRE: </strong>Get inspired by a line-up of local icon panelists, startups and keynote who will present  their personal experiences, innovative ideas, and journeys to success.</p><p><strong>EDUCATE:</strong> Participate in valuable entrepreneurial workshops that will offer the tools you need to succeed.</p><p><strong>INNOVATE: </strong>Meet and learn more about innovative local startups growing their businesses in our local community and region with the opportunity to transform the future for your company and your community.</p><p><strong>INVEST: </strong>Support our region’s thriving tech and entrepreneurial ecosystem and the next generation of entrepreneurs! </p><p><strong>CONNECT: </strong>Benefit from networking opportunities by connecting with other entrepreneurs, startups, mentors and investors</p><p>If you love our NorCal region, join us for this 2-day experience that will leave you wanting to be part of something bigger and more impactful, contributing to growing Northern California’s valuable entrepreneurial ecosystem. Check it out!</p><h3><a href="https://growtechfest.10web.site/become-a-partner/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Partner with growTECH FEST!</a></h3><h2><a href="https://growtechfest.10web.site/become-a-partner/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a>growTECH FEST 2022 <a href="https://growtechfest.10web.site/event-agenda/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Agenda</a></h2><p><a href="https://growtechfest.10web.site/gtf-2022-speakers/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Day 1: GTF Conference | Big Room, Sierra Nevada | 11:30am-7:00pm</a></p><ul><li><a href="https://growtechfest.10web.site/gtf-2022-speakers/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a>Check In &amp; Lunch</li><li>GTF Keynote Speaker</li><li>ICON Panel</li><li>Student Lightning Round</li><li>Startup Stories</li><li>GTF Networking Reception</li></ul><p><a href="https://growtechfest.10web.site/gtf-2022-workshops/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Day 2: GTF Workshops | Stoble Workplace, Downtown Chico | 8:30am-4:30pm</a></p><ul><li><a href="https://growtechfest.10web.site/gtf-2022-workshops/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://growtechfest.10web.site/gtf-2022-workshops/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a>5 Leadership Skills You Need to Build an Awesome Culture, Half a Bubble Out</li><li>Streamlining Access to Grant Funding, opengrants.io</li><li>Opportunities in the CleanTech Ecosystem, Cleanstart</li><li>Funding &amp; Forecast, Money Panel</li></ul><p>*events subject to change</p><h2>STUDENTS* ARE FREE!</h2><h3>Reach out for promo code via email, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/growtechico/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/growTECH.io" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a>! Or stop by Chico State&#x27;s Center for Entrepreneurship at the College of Business.</h3><h3>Facebook Pages: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/growTECH.io" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@growtech.io</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Chicostart" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Chicostart</a></h3><h3>Instagram Profiles: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/growtechico/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@growtechico</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chicostart/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@chicostart</a></h3><h3>E﻿mail: growtechfest@gmail.com</h3><h3>*﻿Current students only. Register with school email address.</h3><h3>Learn more at <a href="https://growtechfest.10web.site/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://growtechfest.10web.site/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">growtechfest.io</a></h3><h3>S﻿ee you there!</h3>

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