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October at Groundswell: Swaps, Startups, and Sprints
Here’s your monthly dose of everything exciting happening in our community and beyond.
Groundswell Startups
October 29, 2025
October in Review
The Professional Clothing Swap by Space Swap and weVENTURE united the community in style and purpose, sharing wardrobe upgrades, career wisdom, and support for local charities.
Big news from the Prototype Lab! Our new Bambu Lab H2D printer is here, expanding our 3D printing capabilities thanks to support from the Community Foundation for Brevard.
MedTech + Microchips at Plug and Play Neocity spotlighted breakthroughs from microgravity research to next-gen wearables, emphasizing human-centered innovation.
Cross-disciplinary builders met for a day of high-octane designing and prototyping at Groundswell’s first Sprint Speedrun.
Community Events & Meetups
🌐 AI Bootcamp | November 1, 8 & 15, from 11 AM - 4 PM
This November, Groundswell joins the Mark Cuban Foundation and Who We Play For to host free AI workshops empowering local high school students for the future.
🍲 Member Lunch | Wednesday, November 12th at 12 PM
Enjoy this month's member lunch! Catering by Smokey Bones.
Sponsored by Shey Anderson, JM Real Estate.
🍻 Swell Hour - Mix and Mingle | Thursday, November 20th from 4 - 6 PM
Come mix and mingle with other community members! This month, we will be serving a Fall Special Cocktail, sponsored by Kalogon.
🎲 Guild Game Day | November 2nd, 9th & 16th from 11 AM - 9 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! RSVP and find game details on Meetup.
🧙♂️ Magic The Gathering: Commander Nights | November 6th, 13th & 20th, from 6 - 10 PM
Join the Wizards of the Space Coast for Commander Nights, connect with local players, RSVP on Discord for upcoming events.
Food Truck Fridays
🍕 Nunzi's Wood-Fired Cuisine - November 7th from 12 - 2 PM
🥙 Pita Pyramid - November 14th from 12 - 2 PM
🌮 A Pinch of Rodriguez - November 21st from 12 - 2 PM
🦃 No Food Truck (Happy Thanksgiving!) - November 28th
Swell Spotlight
 | What if data could show you exactly where your career could go? Carlo Martinez built Steppingblocks to do just that, helping students uncover new paths to success. 👉 Read SteppingBlocks’ full story here.  |
Opportunities
2025 SXSW Pitch Showcase | Apply Here
Deadline: November 7th, 2025
SXSW Pitch is a showcase of ambitious entrepreneurs and disruptive technologies from around the globe. Startups can now apply for a chance to be featured as finalists.
FL Deep Tech Venture Summit | Apply Here
Deadline: December 11th, 2025
This inaugural event unites founders, investors, researchers, and federal partners to advance the next wave of dual-use and frontier technologies.
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.
FL Venture Capital Conference 2025-26 | Apply Here
Save-the-Date: February 25th, 2026
Showcase your company to leading venture investors and top industry professionals. Taking place February 23-25, 2026, at the Loews Coral Gables in Miami.
 | The SCI Product Futures Summit 2026 will explore the future of product development and AI-driven innovation, bringing together founders, investors, and industry experts in collaboration with New World Angels. More details coming soon! 👉 For sponsorship inquiries or more information, please contact [email protected] |
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