StartUp Humboldt

StartUp Humboldt Competition Round Two Kickoff

Tues., Nov. 3, 2026 | 5:30-7:00pm

876 7th Street, Arcata

ABOUT: The StartUp Humboldt Competition is back for Round Two, with $200,000 in milestone-based awards available to support local entrepreneurs and their ventures. Applications will open in early 2027.

Join StartUp Humboldt for a free kickoff event celebrating entrepreneurial progress, hear from several winners of the inaugural competition, and get a first look at what’s ahead for Round Two.

The inaugural competition brought local entrepreneurs through months of advanced business training and mentorship before culminating in a packed Final Pitch Event at the Eureka Theater. Five winning ventures received more than $200K in milestone-based funding, and we’ve continued supporting their progress.

REGISTRATION: Register for the kickoff at this invite link.

Additional StartUp Humboldt Events This Fall:

All events are free and take place from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at StartUp Humboldt, 876 7th Street in Arcata.

Fail Forward: Lessons in Resilience - Tues., Nov. 17, 2026

Local business leaders will speak candidly about the realities of entrepreneurship, unexpected challenges, and how they have evolved along the way. Register at this invite link.

The Power of Networking: Expanding Your Circle - Tues., Dec. 1, 2026

Build meaningful connections across industries and learn more about applying for the 2027 StartUp Humboldt Competition. Register at this invite link.