Ignite and Innovate Series
Ignite & Innovate: From Idea to Action
Ready to bring your business idea to life?
Join us for Ignite & Innovate: From Idea to Action, a dynamic four-part evening workshop series designed for aspiring and active entrepreneurs. Over the course of four 90-minute sessions, you'll gain clarity, skills, and real-time feedback to help take your idea from concept to action.
Each workshop tackles a core component of launching or growing a business. Whether you're just starting out or refining something you've already built, you’ll leave each session with tools you can apply right away.
Hands-On Sessions Designed to Move You Forward
Session 1 - Define the Problem, Frame the Solution
Clarify what you offer, who it’s for, and what makes it different. Problem framing, competitive analysis, and early value proposition.
Date: 6/25/2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Session 2 - Understand the Costs, Uncover the Risks
Date: 7/9/2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Session 3 - Launch Small, Learn Fast
Learn to build and test your idea with a minimum viable offer. MVP design, launch planning, early customer acquisition.
Date: 7/23/2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Session 4 - Communicate, Pitch, and Gain Support
Date: 8/6/2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Registration and Program Cost
Ignite Your Entrepreneurial Journey
Pricing Tiers:
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Single Session – $65
Choose one session to attend. -
Any 2 Sessions – $120
Mix and match two sessions that meet your needs. -
Any 3 Sessions – $165
Select three sessions that fit your interests. -
Full Series (All 4 Sessions) – $200
Best value – attend the complete series and gain a full toolkit for launching your idea.
All sessions take place from 6:00 – 7:30 PM. Space is limited. Early registration is recommended.
FAQs
Entrepreneurs with early-stage or developing ideas, Side-hustlers looking to test or grow their business ,Students or professionals exploring business creation, Creatives, freelancers, and community-minded innovators. No previous business experience required!
No — you can register for individual sessions based on your interests or needs. Each session is designed to stand alone while also building on a broader entrepreneurship journey.
Not at all. While attending the full series offers the most comprehensive experience, you are welcome to register for only the sessions that are most relevant to you.
Each session focuses on a core aspect of launching or growing a business — from defining your value and understanding startup costs, to testing your idea and crafting a strong pitch. See full session breakdown above.
All sessions run from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
You can register through our Select the sessions you’d like to attend and complete your payment online.
Yes. Ignite & Innovate is hosted by the Community Innovation Hub, an initiative of Cal Poly Pomona committed to supporting innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic mobility in our local and campus communities.