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Startup Games is postponed until 2026

Thank you so much to those who jumped in early to be part of Startup Games — we’re truly grateful for your excitement and support. After reviewing registrations and sponsor commitments, we’ve made the tough but intentional decision to postpone Startup Games until 2026. This wasn’t an easy call, but it’s the right one. Our goal has always been to deliver an exceptional experience — one packed with energy, collaboration, and opportunity. Taking extra time now means we can create the high-caliber, fully-sponsored event our entrepreneurs and community deserve.

Here’s what happens next: If you purchased a ticket, you’ll receive a full refund within the next few days. You’ll also be added to our early access list so you can grab your spot before we reopen registration.

We’re using this extra runway to line up more mentors, more sponsors, and even more ways for founders and innovators like you to win big!

Thank you again for believing in what we’re building here. This delay isn’t a setback — it’s fuel for something even better. We can’t wait to see you at the 2026 Startup Games — it’s going to be worth the wait.

If you have any questions please reach out to us at hello@startupredding.com

Startup Resources

Resources for all stages of
your startup.

Idea and Launch

Building Your Team

Perfecting Your Pitch

Forming Your Business

Developing Your Product

Funding Your Startup

Idea and Launch

Local

Online

Shasta Cascade SBDC Get access to free advising from a team of specialized advisors from business planning to execution.

Women’s Business Center at JEDI Free specialized advising, and despite the name you don’t have to be a woman to take advantage!

SCORE Business Plan for Startup Businesses Transform your idea into a plan with these business plan templates.

YCombinator A robust library of all the startup blogs, videos, and resources you could need.

MicroMentor A nonprofit connecting entreprenuers and volunteer business mentors from all over the world.

Building Your Team

Local

Online

Startup Redding Events – Attend our local events to meet other people interested in the startup space.

Redding Area Designers and Developers (RADD) RADD is a local meetup group full of startup-minded people.

TechStars From startup weekends to online community events, TechStars is a great resource to find like-minded people.

CoFoundersLab Get access to over 400,000 potential co-founders, team members and advisors on the largest startup platform on the planet.

Equity Directory An invite-only network of entrepreneurs and startup talent exchanging work for equity.

Perfecting Your Pitch

Local

Online

Pitch Breakfast – A quarterly event designed to help you perfect your pitch! Contact us to pitch at an upcoming Pitch Breakfast.

Pitch Advising – We offer advising on your pitches to help prepare you for the real deal.

Pitch Outline – Youtube is a great resource for watching pitches and learning from an international group of entrepreneurs. Here is a video we really like. Also, checkout this FREE download for a jumping off point.

Forming Your Business

Local

Online

Business Formation Advising There are many types of business formation to choose from, both the SBDC and Women’s Business Center can help you determine what type of formation is best for you.

Local Banks – Need a business account? Check out our local banks for great service such as TriCounties Bank, Five Star Bank, Cornerstone Community Bank, Columbia Bank.

Local Business License A quick resource list for local business licenses.

Why Your Startup Should Be A Delaware C-Corportation – A great blog to help you understand why many startups choose to form a Delaware C-Corp

MyCompanyWorksOne of America’s largest providers of incorporation, LLC formation and other small business services. They make starting a business simple, fast and inexpensive.

Developing Your Product

Local

Online

Redding Area Designers and Developers (RADD) RADD is a local meetup for designers and developers and a great place to meet tech talent.

The Lean Startup A great book on how to develop your product with customer validation in mind.

Upwork Source online freelancers for your development needs.

Funding Your Startup

Local

Online

Shasta Angels Apply for a chance to pitch to the Shasta Angels for funding. We can help you with pitch practice and put in a good word before you go.

Shasta Cascade SBDC There are many ways to fund your startup from friends and family, to grants, to loans. Our local SBDC can walk you through all of your funding options.

Women’s Business Center at JEDI – Small entrepreneurs need access to capital, but often traditional sources aren’t available quite yet. The Women’s Business Center at JEDI can help you find alternative source of capital for your growing business.

Crowdfunding – Fund your startup through crowdfunding platforms such as Kickstarter, Indiegogo, or iFundWomen.

Gust A platform to help you start, grow, and fund your startup.

Still have questions? Send us an email at hello@startupredding.com

Idea and Launch

Local Resources

Shasta Cascade SBDC Get access to free advising from a team of specialized advisors from business planning to execution.

Women’s Business Center at JEDI Free specialized advising, and despite the name you don’t have to be a woman to take advantage!

Online Resources

SCORE Business Plan for Startup Businesses Transform your idea into a plan with these business plan templates.

YCombinator A robust library of all the startup blogs, videos, and resources you could need.

MicroMentor A nonprofit connecting entreprenuers and volunteer business mentors from all over the world.

Building Your Team

Local Resources

Startup Redding Events – Attend our local events to meet other people interested in the startup space.

Redding Area Designers and Developers (RADD) RADD is a local meetup group full of startup-minded people.

Online Resources

TechStars From startup weekends to online community events, TechStars is a great resource to find like-minded people.

CoFoundersLab Get access to over 400,000 potential co-founders, team members and advisors on the largest startup platform on the planet.

Equity Directory An invite-only network of entrepreneurs and startup talent exchanging work for equity.

Perfecting Your Pitch

Local Resources

Pitch Breakfast – A quarterly event designed to help you perfect your pitch! Contact us to pitch at an upcoming Pitch Breakfast.

Pitch Advising – We offer advising on your pitches to help prepare you for the real deal.

Online Resources

Pitch Outline – Youtube is a great resource for watching pitches and learning from an international group of entrepreneurs. Here is a video we really like. Also, checkout this FREE download for a jumping off point.

Forming Your Business

Local Resources

Business Formation Advising There are many types of business formation to choose from, both the SBDC and Women’s Business Center can help you determine what type of formation is best for you.

Local Banks – Need a business account? Check out our local banks for great service such as TriCounties Bank, Five Star Bank, Cornerstone Community Bank, Columbia Bank.

Local Business License A quick resource list for local business licenses.

Online Resources

Why Your Startup Should Be A Delaware C-Corportation – A great blog to help you understand why many startups choose to form a Delaware C-Corp

MyCompanyWorks One of America’s largest providers of incorporation, LLC formation and other small business services. They make starting a business simple, fast and inexpensive.

Developing Your Product

Local Resources

Redding Area Designers and Developers (RADD) RADD is a local meetup for designers and developers and a great place to meet tech talent.

Online Resources

The Lean Startup A great book on how to develop your product with customer validation in mind.

Upwork Source online freelancers for your development needs.

Funding Your Startup

Local Resources

Shasta Angels Apply for a chance to pitch to the Shasta Angels for funding. We can help you with pitch practice and put in a good word before you go.

Shasta Cascade SBDC There are many ways to fund your startup from friends and family, to grants, to loans. Our local SBDC can walk you through all of your funding options.

Women’s Business Center at JEDI – Small entrepreneurs need access to capital, but often traditional sources aren’t available quite yet. The Women’s Business Center at JEDI can help you find alternative source of capital for your growing business.

Online Resources

Crowdfunding – Fund your startup through crowdfunding platforms such as Kickstarter, Indiegogo, or iFundWomen.

Gust A platform to help you start, grow, and fund your startup.

Still have questions? Send us an email at hello@startupredding.com