The UCLA Draper Innovation Showcase is UCLA’s premier pitch event, bringing together top founders, investors, and leaders from across the UCLA entrepreneurial network.
Date: October 22, 2026
Time: 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. PT
Location: UCLA Anderson
Time: 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. PT
Location: UCLA Anderson
What to Expect:
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Live pitches and demos from 10 standout startups across the UCLA entrepreneurial ecosystem
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Over $250,000 in live investments from the Draper family and awards from UCLA
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High-impact networking with investors, operators, and tech professionals
The Showcase highlights innovation from across the UCLA ecosystem, featuring startups from UCLA Anderson School of Management, the Samueli School of Engineering, UCLA Health, Magnify at CNSI, and other leading centers of entrepreneurship, research, and innovation.
Hosted in partnership with the Draper Foundation, featuring:
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Tim Draper (Draper Associates)
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Jesse Draper (B.A. ’06, Halogen VC)
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Billy Draper (B.A. ’11, Path Ventures)
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Adam Draper (B.A. ’09, Boost VC)
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Eleanor Draper Vaughan