ECONOMIC VITALITY COMMITTEE AGENDA PACKET

Page 2 of 3 Laboratories, have been active partners in supporting the development of the Tri- Valley's startup ecosystem. While each i-GATE partner organization has unique objectives and makes unique contributions, all benefit from i-GATE's efforts to strengthen the region by helping more startups succeed, including incubation and ecosystem development activities. DISCUSSION Pleasanton has continued to develop a strong base of specialized firms that drive innovation in various sectors. The depth of talent and geographic location of Pleasanton within the Tri-Valley have been fundamental drivers behind continued investment and growth of startups. i-GATE’s mission is to build a vibrant and diverse network of entrepreneurs and provide them with the resources needed to succeed. The City is supportive of i-GATE’s incubation activities and shares the following mutual objectives to help retain incubator graduates in the Tri-Valley region: • Identify a unique identity for the regional startup economy. • Prioritize reaching entrepreneurs who are building businesses here and those thinking of relocating/expanding. • Identify where the Tri-Valley can compete uniquely for a subset of the broader startup market. • Create a continuous narrative of positive stories about the growth of the local startup economy. • Promote the rich ecosystem of resources helping local startups flourish. i-Gate Executive Director, Yolanda Fintschenko will attend the EVC meeting to provide an overview of i-GATE’s 2025 Annual Report, Attachment 1, and highlight accomplishments which align with the City’s EDSP priorities to promote the growth of the startup ecosystem by leveraging existing regional strategic partnerships. Women’s Health Innovation – A Regional Economic Engine Events and programs are an effective way to build community and enhance connectivity amongst stakeholders such as policy makers, entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators. The focus of i-GATE’s events and programs is to facilitate shared learning and network building opportunities for local entrepreneurs and regional stakeholders. The City partners with i-GATE to identify focus areas for individual events and resources, such as the annual Tri-Valley Life Sciences Summit held in Pleasanton for the last several years. This year’s Summit is scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, 2025, and the City is an event sponsor. i-Gate through Startup Tri-Valley and in partnership with the City of Dublin, Zeiss Medical Technology and the Alameda Alliance for Health held an event, The Unseen Opportunity in Women’s Health, on May 14, 2025, which highlighted the investment opportunities in women’s health and the potential the Tri-Valley has as the women’s health innovation ecosystem.