Orange County Innovation (OCI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Orange County innovation internally and externally with the intention of attracting:

• Human capital (talent)
• Investment dollars
• New purchasers of Orange County products and services
• Students of higher education

Orange County has the most diverse economy in the nation, comprising aerospace, biomedical, environmental, financial services, healthcare, higher education, technology, tourism and more. A neutral organization, OCI highlights and fosters the opportunities for innovation. It serves as a facilitator between and among vertical industries in OC that generate display innovation in:

• Science Arts
• Technology Government
• Education Investment
• Entrepreneurship

Orange County Innovation (OCI) exists to showcase Orange County as a hotbed of innovation. Comprising of a network of top business and community leaders from the county, OCI celebrates the growth of technology, science, entertainment, the arts and industry in Orange County, California.

The result of Orange County innovation is evident in the enterprising ecosystem of startups and market leaders that are defining economic opportunities. The celebration also recognizes contributions made by local universities and colleges to inspire intellectual exploration.