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March at Groundswell: Updates & Highlights
Here’s your monthly dose of everything exciting happening in our community and beyond.
Groundswell Startups
March 26, 2026
March in Review
The Space Coast Science Center’s inaugural LEGO Robotics Tournament brought STEM, creativity, and young innovators together on Pi Day at Florida Tech.
We brought the luck of the Irish to Swell Hour, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with Catania Products and a little extra green energy all around!
Celebrating the leaders recognized at the weVENTURE Women Who Rock Awards, honoring impact, leadership, and community on the Space Coast.
Groundswell hosted the Tongali cohort from Japan. 10 aspiring student founders bringing curiosity, great energy, and a global perspective to our space.
Community Events & Meetups
🍲 Member Lunch | Wednesday, April 8th at 12 PM
Enjoy this month's member lunch! Catering by Twisted Biscuit Cafe. Sponsored by SwiftPaws.
🚀 SCI: Hackathon 2026 | Friday, April 10th to Sunday, April 12th
Bringing together builders across hardware and software to tackle real-world challenges in HealthTech, SpaceTech, DefenseTech, and more. Register now.
🍻 Swell Hour: Mix and Mingle | Thursday, April 16th from 4 - 6 PM
Come mix and mingle with other community members! Join us for The Claude Code Power User Playbook, sponsored by Groundswell and taught by Chris Muse.
🧮 Ask Bloom: Accounting Hour | Friday, April 17th 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.
💬 Launch on Florida’s Space Coast | Tuesday, April 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, April 27th 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.
🎲 Guild Game Day | Sunday, April 19th 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 | April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 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.
Food Truck Fridays 🌊 No Food Truck- April 3rd |  |
Swell Spotlight
 | Space Swap didn’t grow by chasing scale; it grew by staying intentional, community-first, and mission-driven. Alexandra Caimi’s journey is a reminder that impact isn’t about permanence; it’s about the people you bring together along the way. 👉 Read the 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.
Autonomous Ground Vehicles for Wildfire Logistics Challenge | Apply Here
Deadline: May 12th, 2026
The Central Florida Tech Grove Prize Challenge is seeking innovative autonomous and semi-autonomous ground vehicle solutions for wildland fire response in steep, hazardous terrain, with top teams competing for up to $40K in prize awards.
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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