Connecting South Central Oregon Innovators

Innovation Hub supports innovation-based, traded-sector ventures in Klamath and Lake Counties: businesses building a product, technology, or service that sells beyond the region and brings outside revenue into it.

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Who We Serve

Innovation Hub is the regional front door for innovation and entrepreneurship in Klamath and Lake Counties. Our focus is innovation-based, traded-sector businesses: ventures building a product, technology, or service that sells beyond this region and brings outside revenue into it. General small business support is delivered well by our partners, and we connect you to them.

This is built for you if you are

Developing a product, technology, or service that can sell outside the region
An inventor or creator moving from concept toward something real
A manufacturer, producer, or technology venture looking to grow
An existing business entering a new market or launching a new line

You do not need an established company. An idea counts.

This is where we will point you instead

Writing a business plan or building formal projections
Opening a retail shop, restaurant, or local service business
Licensing, permitting, and local regulatory navigation
General small business advising and bookkeeping

Our partners at the Small Business Development Center, Klamath IDEA, and KCEDA do that work well. Tell us and we will point you to the right one, and a referral from us is a real introduction rather than a link.

Not sure which side you land on? Tell us what you are building and we will point you to the right door, here or with a partner.

Tell Us What You Are Building

For Innovators

Our Innovation Hub provides resources, connections, and support to help innovators and businesses thrive in South Central Oregon.

Startup Resources

Access guides, templates, and tools designed to help you navigate the startup journey from ideation to launch.

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Mentorship

Connect with experienced business leaders and mentors who can provide guidance, feedback, and support.

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Training Programs

Participate in workshops, courses, and training sessions to develop the skills needed for business success.

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Events & Networking

Join networking events, pitch competitions, and community gatherings to expand your professional connections.

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Strategic Partnership Opportunities

Join our network of partners to support economic growth and innovation in South Central Oregon. Innovation Hub connects service providers, investors, and community organizations to create a thriving innovation ecosystem in Klamath and Lake Counties.

Business Resource Provider

Offer your specialized expertise and professional services to growing businesses in South Central Oregon. List your services in our provider directory to connect with qualified entrepreneurs seeking support.

Sponsor Programs & Events

Support innovation through sponsorship of workshops, events, and programs. Gain visibility while contributing to economic development in the region.

Community Engagement

Participate in networking events, advisory boards, and collaborative initiatives to shape the future of innovation in our region.

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Partner Benefits

Enhanced brand visibility in the South Central Oregon business ecosystem
Strategic connections to entrepreneurs seeking business services
Investment opportunities in high-potential startup ventures
Access to exclusive business networking events and partnerships
Recognition as a key supporter of regional economic growth

Our Partners

Collaborating with organizations across Klamath and Lake Counties to foster innovation

Upcoming Events

Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, learn from experts, and grow your network at our upcoming events.

Roundtable

Sector Roundtable: AI Readiness and Operational Integration

An open, informal get-together on all things AI: awareness, education, the problems people are running into, the solutions they are finding, and the projects they are working on. Food and beverages are provided and no RSVP is needed. Sean Dinwiddie shares his project, forboc.ai, and then the floor opens for conversation and mutual support. No AI experience required.

October 20, 2026

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Gaucho Lounge and Gather Café, 1038 Main Street, Klamath Falls

Networking

Coffee Talk with SCORI and Klamath IDEA

A monthly meetup with no agenda, free coffee, and a chance to talk about what you are building. Come find out what other entrepreneurs and innovators are working on, share an idea and get some input, or just spend time with people who understand the wins and the headaches. Your first cup is on us. Co-hosted with Klamath IDEA.

October 23, 2026

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Gathering Grounds Roastery, 116 S 11th Street, Klamath Falls, OR 97601

Roundtable

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Roundtable

A working session on what innovators in Klamath and Lake Counties need over the next six months, and on what it takes to start and grow an innovation driven business here. Input from the room will help shape the pilot programming planned for early 2027. Open to founders, operators, educators, and partners across the region.

October 28, 2026

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Gaucho Lounge and Gather Café, Klamath Falls

Innovation Meeting

Q4 Quarterly Innovation Meeting

Year-end regional convening focused on impact review and outlook for the coming year. A working session for business owners, entrepreneurs, community organizations, and local leadership across Klamath and Lake Counties.

October 28, 2026

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Gaucho Lounge and Gather Café, Klamath Falls

Board Meeting

Governing Board Meeting

Quarterly meeting of the Innovation Hub Governing Board.

November 2, 2026

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Oregon Tech, Klamath Falls

Partner Event

Ready, Set, Innovate

Oregon Tech's 5th annual innovation clinic. 100 high school students and 40 Oregon Tech students use design thinking to take on one community challenge: how might we reimagine Klamath Falls as a college town rather than a town with a college? Community volunteers are needed as team mentors (8:00 AM to 2:30 PM, training provided), interviewees (9:50 to 10:30 AM) and clients who hear the final pitches (1:20 to 2:15 PM).

November 6, 2026

8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Oregon Tech, 3201 Campus Drive, Klamath Falls

Competition

Catalyze Klamath Kickoff

Kickoff and information session for Oregon Tech's Catalyze Klamath business pitch competition. Covers how the competition works, who can enter, and how to register.

November 18, 2026

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Oregon Tech, Klamath Falls

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Entrepreneur Resources & Business Programs

Access essential tools, strategic guides, and growth opportunities designed to help your business succeed in South Central Oregon's competitive marketplace.