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May at Groundswell: Innovation in Aerospace, Tech & Founders
Here’s your monthly dose of everything exciting happening in our community and beyond.
Groundswell Startups
May 29, 2026
May in Review
Groundswell team at Embarc Collective’s Early-Stage Venture Summit in Tampa, connecting with founders, investors, and innovation ecosystem leaders from across Florida.
The 3rd TAAD event, presented by Northrop Grumman and hosted by the Space Coast Chamber, brought the community together for conversations around tech, aerospace, and defense.
Concept Lab - Builder Foundations Program
Kickoff event introducing the Builder Foundations Program and connecting new founders with the Concept Lab community.
Prototype Lab’s 3rd Anniversary
Three years of building the future of Product Design and Innovation on the Space Coast!
Community Events & Meetups
🍲 Member Lunch | Wednesday, June 10th at 12 PM
Enjoy this month's member lunch! Catering by El Sombrero.
🍻 Swell Hour: Mix and Mingle | Thursday, June 18th from 4 - 6 PM
Come mix and mingle with other community members! Sponsored by Beenex AI.
🧮 Ask Bloom: Accounting Hour | Friday, June 26th 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.
🧙♂️ Magic The Gathering: Commander Nights | June 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th, 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 🌮 A Pinch of Rodriguez - June 5th from 12 - 2 PM |  |
Swell Spotlight
 | Celebrating three years of the Prototype Lab, turning sketches into concepts and MVPs into real products. What began as a fabrication space has grown into a launchpad for builders across design, prototyping, production, and electronics. 👉 Read the full story here.  |
Opportunities
2026 Florida Early Stage Venture Conference | Register Here
Date: June 2nd-3rd, 2026
The Florida Early Stage Venture Conference showcases selected early-stage companies alongside keynote speakers, educational sessions, and valuable networking opportunities.
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.
 | Introducing 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 |
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