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Registration Now Open for Reno Startup Week 2025

Reno, NV [August 2025] – Registration is now open for Reno Startup Week 2025, happening September 29 to October 3 and headquartered at the Reno Experience District (RED). Now in its third year, this free, weeklong celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship is presented by the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN), the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), and the Nevada Small Business Development Center (SBDC), with support from more than 40 local businesses, nonprofits, and agencies.

This year’s schedule features more than 75 speakers, headline events every day, and dozens of engaging sessions highlighting the people and ideas shaping Northern Nevada’s startup ecosystem. Expect panels, workshops, and hands-on speaker topics, along with live music, food trucks, and plenty of networking opportunities.

This event is free and open to the public, thanks to the generous support of community sponsors.

“We’re building something special here,” said Doug Erwin, SVP of Entrepreneurial Development at EDAWN. “Reno Startup Week is where ideas are born, connections are made, and attendees leave inspired.”

Whether you’re launching a company, looking for talent, exploring new ideas, or simply curious about Reno’s growing startup scene, you’re invited to be part of the experience.

Highlights:

  • Free to attend, made possible by our sponsors
  • 60+ sessions including talks from startup founders, venture capital investors, higher education partners, industry experts, and more.
  • Daily headline events across venues in Reno
  • Live music, food trucks, and lunchtime activities
  • Hands-on workshops, panel discussions, and speaker sessions

Headline Events:

  • Monday: “Ignite and Inspire” Kickoff Party at Atwood in RED
  • Sponsored by: gener8tor
  • Tuesday: “Comida & Community” Celebration at Reno Public Market (RPM)
  • Sponsored by: Advantage Capital
  • Wednesday: Startup World Cup Pitch Competition at Whitney Peak Hotel
  • Sponsored by: Camber Road & Reno+Sparks Chamber of Commerce
  • Thursday: Crossover Collab with Offbeat Music Festival at Lake Tahoe Aleworx Reno
  • Sponsored by: Bank of America
  • Friday: “The Power of Perseverance” Keynote by UGG Founder Brian Smith at RPM
  • Sponsored by: Entrepreneurs’ Organization Reno-Tahoe

To register or learn more about the event and schedule, visit renostartupweek.com

Reno Startup Week is brought to you by:

  • Advantage Capital
  • Bank of America
  • Camber Road
  • Entrepreneur’s Organization Reno-Tahoe
  • gener8tor
  • Holland & Hart
  • And more!

Reno Startup Week assets can be accessed here.

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About Reno Startup Week:

Reno Startup Week (RSW) is a free, community-powered event that celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and innovation in Northern Nevada. First launched in 2023, it brings together startups, investors, students, and business leaders for a week of hands-on learning, connection, and inspiration. With 60+ speakers, headline events, networking opportunities, and more, RSW is designed to engage and support anyone interested in innovation, entrepreneurship, or the future of business in our region. Learn more at renostartupweek.com

About EDAWN:

The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization established in 1983 funded primarily by private investors with support from public partners, committed to supporting, growing, and maintaining a vibrant and sustainable economy in Northern Nevada. For more information, visit: www.edawn.org

Media Contact:

Ava Coulter

Marketing and Communications Specialist, EDAWN

coulter@edawn.org | (702)-901-9615 | renostartupweek.com