Meet the companies helping to make Central Oregon a hub of innovation - and making this event a reality

The companies making this happen

  • Uptech Studio

    Uptech Studio is a team of problem solvers

    We partner with startups and fast-growing tech companies to solve real-world problems. Software that's useful, usable, and a delight to use.

  • Cloud99

    From SMB consulting to turning an idea into a functional piece of software, Cloud99 is there to help with any technology need you could imagine.

    Click learn more to find out how much faster you can move with the right resources at your side

  • Cascade Seed Fund

    Investing in early-stage software companies and consumer brands in the Pacific Northwest

    Cascade Seed Fund is a regional early-stage investment fund that brings individual and institutional investors together to back great entrepreneurs and strengthen the regional economy.

  • Platformr

    Platformr is your perfect managed solution for your AWS architecture. Providing everything you need to take your focus back to building features, and leaving the infrastructure to a trusted platform partner. Click here to learn more about how we can make your life 100x easier to deploy

  • Central Oregon Innovation Network

    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. At Central Oregon Innovation Network, we’re dedicated to helping all entrepreneurs in the High Desert network and find the resources they need to make their dreams a reality.

  • Coughdrop Capital

    Coughdrop Capital is an early-stage venture firm based in Bend, Oregon.

    Typically, we write $25-50K checks into pre-seed or seed stage startups. Regardless of sector, industry, or stage, we like to fund smart founders with ambitious plans.

  • Niche & Leads

    Niche & Leads® is a strategic marketing agency focused on lead generation, conversion, and brand marketing transformation for growing companies

  • Codingscape

    Consultants that actually
    build software

    Senior product and engineering experts who design scalable software solutions faster than you can hire

  • Crux Fermentation Project

    Welcome To Crux

    A brewer-owned and operated community, where passion for the craft intersects with uncompromising quality.

  • Altitude Bev

    Altitude is the non-alcoholic beverage that meets you at your altitude – and helps you to enjoy the view.

  • Jordyn Chartier, LLC

    I create completely custom menus based on your dietary preferences and needs. By starting with whole, unprocessed, seasonal, and local ingredients, my dishes maximize both flavor and nutrients so you’ll feel confident you’re eating food that loves you back.

Pushing innovation forward

  • Oregon entrepreneurs network

    OEN helps entrepreneurs start up and scale up by connecting them to peers and mentors, startup funding opportunities, and hands-on training. A nonprofit, membership-driven organization with a 28-year track record, OEN is Oregon’s only organization that supports scalable startups from every industry across the state.

  • economic development for central oregon

    Founded in 1981, EDCO is a non-profit corporation supported by private and public members and stakeholders. Our mission is to create a diversified local economy and a strong base of middle-class jobs in Central Oregon. To do this, we focus on helping companies do the following: MOVE, START, & GROW

  • technology association of oregon

    Empowering businesses and entrepreneurs

    TAO is creating and uniting a world-class innovation economy in Oregon and beyond.

    TAO is the force behind the regional tech industry— we support entrepreneurs and connect peers and decision-makers to establish the Northwest as a global hub for innovation.

  • bendtech coworking

    Whether you are a freelancer looking to escape the distractions of working from home or a tech entrepreneur searching for a supportive community to bring your ideas to life, BendTECH Coworking has got you covered. Join us and take advantage of our resources and network to grow your business and achieve your goals.

  • The Haven Coworking

    The Haven believes that all people deserve to work in a place that is beautiful, inspiring and productive.

    It is intentionally designed to help you ideate, create, recharge and become your best self.

    Life is more than work.

Getting the word out

  • Backyard Media

    Over the past two decades your media and marketing needs have evolved. Bend Radio Group has evolved as well. We have become a multi-media company and so we’ve changed our name to suit that evolution. We’re BackyardMedia. Please allow us to reintroduce ourselves to you in the following video.

  • Visit Bend

    Visit Bend is a non-membership, non-profit economic development organization dedicated to promoting tourism responsibly on behalf of the City of Bend. Visit Bend works in good partnership with all sectors of the Bend and Central Oregon community and economy. We follow business practices and policies set forth in our bylaws.

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