Inland SoCal Accelerate Hub | California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA)

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Our Mission

The goal of the Inland SoCal Accelerate Hub is to enhance the pipeline and success rate of sustainable, scalable innovation-based ventures. Our dynamic initiative is designed to unify and bolster the efforts of entrepreneurial support organizations, accelerators, and incubators within the Inland Southern California region. By providing essential resources, we aim to empower high-potential ventures, increasing their likelihood of securing capital, accelerating product development, and establishing a clear path to market. Connection, Coordination, & Resource Provision: The Inland SoCal Accelerate Hub serves as a nexus, connecting various entrepreneurial entities to foster a cohesive and supportive ecosystem. Additionally, we offer comprehensive support to promising ventures, facilitating their access to necessary resources and expertise to thrive in a competitive market.

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Located in Riverside

900 University Ave.

Counties Served

Riverside County, San Bernardino County, Imperial County

Contact Info

tp@ucr.edu
951-827-7941

What Innovation
Means to Us

Innovation in California, to the Inland SoCal Accelerate Hub, is about lifting up bold ideas from all corners: connecting change-makers with the tools, mentorship and capital they need so innovation isn’t just for a few, but scales, lasts and includes everyone.

Meet Our Director

Dr. Rosibel Ochoa is the Associate Vice Chancellor for Technology Partnerships at the University of California, Riverside, where she leads efforts to translate research into real-world impact through entrepreneurship, corporate partnerships, and economic development. She has overseen more than 300 industry agreements annually, managed over 500 patents, and supported 100+ startups each year. She spearheaded the Entrepreneurial Proof of Concept and Innovation Center (EPIC), co-led the SoCal OASIS™ initiative, and has secured $100M+ in funding. Previously, she held leadership roles at UC San Diego, Georgia Tech, and Motorola, advancing technology commercialization and international partnerships.

Dr. Rosibel Ochoa,
Associate Vice Chancellor of University of California Riverside
Office of Technology Partnerships

4 CalOSBA awarded Innovation Grants,
with more on the way

$100k

Super Foam Corp.

Super Foam Corp. specializes in patented polymer foam formulations featuring a unique semi-closed cell structure that offers superior impact absorption compared to traditional open and closed cell foams.

$75k

4th State Energies (SiLi-ion, Inc.)

Develops silicon-based anode materials for lithium-ion batteries using proprietary plasma-based production processes.

$25k

Rare Flora Inc.

Rare Flora develops a scientifically selected seed mix for phytoremediation, offering a faster, cheaper, and more sustainable solution to remediate polluted soil using specialized plants.

$25k

HexHomes LLC

HexHomes has designed a unique solution to modular housing by combining prefabricated factory-built panels and components, with an optimized hexagonal shape design to provide an affordable and customizable housing alternative to reduce the housing demand and crisis across the country.