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February Highlights: Founders, Products, and Investors
Here’s your monthly dose of everything exciting happening in our community and beyond.
Groundswell Startups
February 25, 2026
February in Review
The Space Coast Founders & Investors Mixer by New World Angels connected entrepreneurs and investors for an evening of conversations, connections, and shared momentum.
The SCI: Product Futures Summit brought founders, investors, and industry leaders together to explore the future of product development, AI, and innovation on the Space Coast.
Florida’s AAM ecosystem in motion at the Pitch Day by Select Florida, with Groundswell members, SafeSky Systems USA and Skymantics taking the stage at Vertex.
Groundswell Startups at the Florida Venture Capital Conference 2026, connecting with ecosystem partners and collaborators, strengthening Florida’s thriving startup ecosystem.
Community Events & Meetups
🍲 Member Lunch | Wednesday, March 11th at 12 PM
Enjoy this month's member lunch! Catering by Lucky Garden - Chinese Cuisine.
📝 Workshop: Navigating Federal Deals | Wednesday, March 11th at 5:30 PM
This workshop covers the financial, contracting, and compliance essentials startups need to navigate early federal deals.
🍻 Swell Hour: Mix and Mingle | Wednesday, March 18th from 4 - 6 PM
Come mix and mingle with other community members! Join us for a St. Patrick's Day special cocktail by Catania Products.
🧮 Ask Bloom: Accounting Hour | Friday, March 20th from 12 - 1 PM
Ask your tax or accounting questions over lunch, join Bloom CPAs for an informal Accounting Office Hour at Groundswell Startups in the Café/ Lounge area.
🎲 Guild Game Day | Sunday, March 22nd from 12 PM - 4 PM
Join the Space Coast Adventurers Guild for their monthly Guild Game Day, where you can dive into various games like Dungeons & Dragons and more!
🧙♂️ Magic The Gathering: Commander Nights | March 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th, from 6 - 10 PM
Join the Wizards of the Space Coast for Commander Nights and connect with local players. RSVP on Discord for upcoming events.
Food Truck Fridays
🍟 Rolling J’s - March 6th from 12 - 2 PM
🥙 Pita Pyramid - March 13th from 12 - 2 PM
🌮 A Pinch of Rodriguez - March 20th from 12 - 2 PM
🍔 Just Eats - March 27th from 12 - 2 PM
Swell Spotlight
 | A former journalist, Jenna helped to build Groundswell Startups the same way she used to chase a story by asking the right questions and digging for the “why.” 👉 Read Jenna’s full story here.  |
Opportunities
Business of Biotech | Register Here
Deadline: April 10th, 2026
Join Moffitt Cancer Center’s Business of Biotech conference, bringing together top biotech leaders, investors, and innovators from across the U.S.
Early-Stage Venture Summit | Apply Here
Deadline: May 6th-7th, 2026
Embarc Collective’s Early-Stage Venture Summit, powered by Florida Funders, is a two-day event connecting early-stage tech founders with pre-seed, seed, and angel investors.
Florida Venture Forum | Apply Here
Deadline: Rolling
Seed, early, and growth-stage companies seeking venture capital are invited to apply to pitch at upcoming Florida Venture Forum events. Applications are open year-round.
HLTH's Startup Pitch Tournament | Apply Here
Deadline: Rolling
Apply to compete on stage in front of top investors and industry leaders across categories like Women’s Health, AI, Diagnostics, Consumer Wellness, and more. Open to startups under five years old with less than $8M raised.
Startup of the Year Summit | Apply Here
Deadline: Rolling
Hosted by Established, this high-energy event connects top startups with investors, mentors, and corporate leaders.
 | The SCI: Hackathon is back in 2026! Join builders across hardware and software on April 11-12 as they tackle real-world challenges in HealthTech, SpaceTech, and DefenseTech. 👉 For more information, please visit www.spacecoastinitiative.com |
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