The Basement Demo Day 2026

✨ The Basement’s annual Demo Day is back! ✨

Join us at the Design & Innovation Building for a high-energy evening celebrating the breakthrough achievements of UC San Diego's student innovators. Whether they are launching startups or solving complex industry challenges, this is your chance to see the next generation of talent in action.

Experience Student Innovation:

• Startup Demo Tables: Meet the founders and explore hands-on with the latest ventures and prototypes from Blackstone LaunchPad teams.
• Poster Presentations: Discover groundbreaking research and innovative solutions from the Innovating for X (i4x) cohort.
• Pitch Competition: Watch Blackstone LaunchPad finalists take the stage as they battle for first, second, and third place.

Your Vote Matters: Help decide who takes home the prize! Visit the Blackstone LaunchPad demos and i4x poster presentations to cast your vote for the Audience Choice Award.

Join the Celebration:

• 🥘 Tasty food and refreshments
• 📸 Photo booth fun & meaningful networking
• 🎁 Exciting giveaways for UC San Diego students
• 🛍️ Bonus: The first 20 attendees receive a special swag bag!

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

If you are affiliated with The Basement (e.g. current student, alumni, mentor, staff), please select "Basement Affiliate" as your ticket type.

✨VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Want to be part of the action? Sign up to be a volunteer.

DIRECTIONS

This event is located on the first and second floors of the . The entrances are located across from the or next to the bus and trolley stop.

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MTS Trolley

The easiest way to get to the DIB is by taking the MTS trolley UC San Diego Blue Line and getting off at the UC San Diego Central Campus stop. The trolley stop is a short 1 minute walk to the DIB.

Parking

Public transportation is highly recommended as parking is limited on campus. If you plan to drive to campus, please give yourself plenty of time. You can download the ParkMobile app to pay for your space digitally once you find a spot.

• - Pay and Display, Northside of the DIB (Closest)
• , Southwest side of the DIB (Largest)

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

UC San Diego - Design and Innovation Building, 9510 Innovation Lane, San Diego, United States

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