June in Review

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Community Events & Meetups

🍲 Member Lunch | Wednesday, July 8th at 12 PM
Enjoy this month's member lunch! Catering by Jersey Mike’s, sponsored by Paychex.

🍻 Swell Hour: Mix and Mingle | Thursday, July 23rd from 4 - 6 PM
Come mix and mingle with other community members! This month, we will be serving Red, White, and Booze! Sponsored by BoxMica.

💬 Launch on Florida’s Space Coast | Tuesday, July 21st from 5 - 8 PM
Launch on Florida's Space Coast community-driven event connecting job seekers with recruiters, business leaders, and advocates.

📊 Pitch Practice Session | Tuesday, July 28th from 5 - 6:30 PM
Join our quarterly pitch practice sessions to test your deck, strengthen your narrative, and get actionable feedback from peers and mentors.

🧮 Ask Bloom: Accounting Hour | Friday, July 24th 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 | Saturday, July 18th 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 | July 9th, 16th, 23st & 30th, 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.

Swell Spotlight

Opportunities

FHTC SBIR/STTR Training Series | Apply Here
Upcoming: July 8 & July 22 | Sessions recorded and available on demand
Free webinar series from the Florida High Tech Corridor covering NIH, NASA, and DoD SBIR/STTR funding: how each agency works, what they look for, and how to strengthen your proposal.

8th Annual Space Coast Symposium & Expo | Apply Here
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: tickets start at $100.

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.

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.

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