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July at Groundswell: Big Wins, New Faces & What’s Next
Here’s your monthly dose of everything exciting happening in our community and beyond.
Groundswell Startups
July 31, 2026
July in Review
BoxMica's Swell Hour brought together a packed crowd for an evening of games, delicious food, and lively conversations.
Good food, great company! Thanks to the National Federation of the Blind of Florida for hosting a fantastic Good Eats Cook-Out.
A great evening at FSU IGNITE in Tallahassee, connecting with founders, collaborators, Domi Station, and Florida's growing innovation ecosystem.
From the Space Coast to Naples, Ruchir joined the Naples Tech Meetup to share perspectives on Space Tech and regional innovation.
Community Events & Meetups
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🍲 Member Lunch | Wednesday, August 12th at 12 PM
Enjoy this month's member lunch! Catering by Carrabba's Italian Grill.
Sponsored by:
Daniel Levy, CFA, CPWA®
Senior Vice President - Wealth Management
UBS Wealth Management USA
🍻 Swell Hour: Mix and Mingle | Thursday, August 20th from 4 - 6 PM
Come mix and mingle with other community members!
🎲 Guild Game Day | Saturday, August 15th from 12 PM - 7 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 | August 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th, 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 Js - August 7th from 12 - 2 PM |  |
Swell Spotlight
 | Persistence is underrated. Kationx Corp. wasn’t built overnight. It was built through winters, setbacks, long adoption cycles, and the quiet confidence of knowing the product works. Bill’s story is proof that steady, resilient progress compounds. 👉 Read the full story here.  |
Team Spotlight: Angel Castillo
 | Please join us in congratulating Angel Castillo Suarez on his promotion to Operations & Prototyping Lead at Groundswell Startups! |
Opportunities
8th Annual Space Coast Symposium & Expo | Apply Here
Deadline: August 21, 2026 | Radisson Resort at the Port, Cape Canaveral
A full-day event connecting Space Coast innovators, industry leaders, and government partners across space, defense, tech, and manufacturing. Pre-registration required.
Ambition Accelerated 2026 | Apply Here
Deadline: August 21, 2026 | Rolling review
“A statewide platform organizing Florida’s economy to compete for and scale high-growth companies.” Florida-based founders can apply to one of four hybrid, industry-focused accelerators running from October through December.
weVENTURE Verizon Small Business Digital Readiness | Apply Here
Deadline: Rolling
Free on-demand courses covering business essentials like marketing, finance, and cybersecurity, with grant opportunities available for those who complete coursework.
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.
 | Join Pitch the Future 2026! The capstone pitch competition of the Space Coast Initiative, featuring early-stage startups from across Florida pitching high-tech solutions to investors, partners, and ecosystem leaders. 🗓️ November 13th, 2026 👉 For more information, please visit www.spacecoastinitiative.com |
Help us welcome our new members!
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Not sure how to get involved? Reach out at [email protected] and let’s connect!