Where Henderson
Innovates.
Converting local innovation into local companies and jobs through events, education, capital, and a structured startup pipeline built for Henderson.
The Innovation Pipeline
From First Event to Funded Company
A structured path taking founders from community connection to commercialization — all within Henderson.
Events
Tech Alley Henderson
Active NowMonthly innovation convenings with expert speakers, networking, and community building. Free to attend.
Education
LaunchLab
2026Founder-to-commercialization cohort program graduating up to 20 startups per cycle.
Capital
Angel Feeder Fund
2026Angel capital access designed to keep promising startups growing locally.
Commercialized
2027 Innovation Hub
2027Establish Innovation District in Henderson built for high-density collaboration and scaling.
Tech Alley Henderson
The premier monthly innovation convening in Southern Nevada. Free food, featured speakers, networking, and community — every last Wednesday at The Lookout Room at the America First Center on Water Street.
LaunchLab Cohort 1 Is Underway
Our first cohort of founders kicked off on September 8 and is working through Innovation Henderson's structured program: mentorship, real-world strategies, and a launch playbook. Stay tuned for details about Cohort 2.
Next Event
April Meetup Countdown
April 29, 2026
April 29, 2026
Why We Exist
Henderson is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country.
But it still lacks a startup pipeline.
High-potential founders often leave Henderson for ecosystems in Austin, LA, or the Bay Area because there's no clear path from idea to funded company here. The talent exists — the infrastructure doesn't.
Innovation Henderson is building that infrastructure — a structured pipeline taking founders from community events to education, capital, and a physical incubator. All within Henderson.
2026 Roadmap
What We're Building This Year
Concrete milestones on the path to making Henderson a regional innovation hub.
First LaunchLab Cohort
Graduate up to 20 startups through the founder-to-commercialization program.
Founder Showcase on Water Street
Public pitch event putting Henderson startups in front of investors and community leaders.
Operational Nonprofit with Active Board
Fully operational organization with a board of directors guiding ecosystem strategy.
Capital Feeder Fund Established
Angel and venture fund keeping early-stage capital flowing to local founders.
Regional Innovation Visibility
Position Henderson as a recognized innovation destination in Southern Nevada.
Get Involved
There's a Place for You Here
Attend an Event
Show up to Tech Alley. Free food, great speakers, and real connections every last Wednesday.
Register NowLaunchLab Cohort 2
Got a startup idea? Cohort 1 is underway — stay tuned for details about Cohort 2 of our commercialization program.
Learn MoreMentor or Advise
Share your expertise as an advisor or mentor to founders in the pipeline.
Get in TouchSpeak at Tech Alley
Take the stage to share your expertise or showcase your business with the local tech community.
Apply to SpeakReady to Build Henderson's Future?
Join hundreds of entrepreneurs, founders, and community leaders shaping Henderson into a destination for innovation.