Startup Sioux Falls

Coffee N Connections
2025-12-11 08:00 - 09:30, 2025-12-25 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-01-08 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-01-22 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-02-05 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-02-19 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-03-05 08:00 - 09:30, 2026-03-19 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Chicago) | Jones421, 421 North Phillips Avenue, Sioux Falls
What is Coffee N Connections?
If you are a woman, you are invited to join us for coffee and connections. Coffee N Connections is a bi-weekly gathering designed to create a nurturing and empowering environment for women entrepreneurs and business owners.
This event allows like-minded women to connect, collaborate, and foster professional and personal relationships. It is dedicated to providing support, encouragement, and empowerment, aiming to facilitate the exchange of ideas, experiences, and opportunities amongst women in business. Please join us at Jones421 (421 N Phillips Ave) any time between 8 and 9:30.Up-to-date event information can be found on theFresh Impact Facebook page.

Free Coworking for Remote Workers & Entrepreneurs
2025-12-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-07 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-21 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-04 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-04 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Startup Sioux Falls, 100 East 6th Street, Sioux falls, SD, 57104, United States
Event Announcement: Free Coworking for Remote Workers & Entrepreneurs
Event Details:

What: Free Coworking Day
Who: Remote Workers & Entrepreneurs
When:

First Wednesday of the month
Third Wednesday of the month
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location: Startup Sioux Falls Coworking Space @ 100 E 6th St.
Why You Should Attend: Join us for a productive day of coworking at no cost! This is your opportunity to experience our dynamic coworking environment, connect with like-minded professionals, and explore the resources we offer to help you thrive.
Parking Guide
How to Join: Simply show up, bring your laptop, and get ready to work in an inspiring and collaborative space. No prior registration required.
At Startup Sioux Falls, we believe in the power of community and innovation. Our free coworking days are designed to support remote workers and entrepreneurs by providing a welcoming space to collaborate, innovate, and grow.
We can’t wait to see you there!

Founders Meetup (For anyone who has started a business!)
2025-12-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-18 16:00 - 17:00 | SD
This gathering is exclusively for entrepreneurs and creatives who have founded a business or organization. It’s an opportunity to connect, share experiences, and support one another on our entrepreneurial journeys. Founding a business can be challenging, but together, we can navigate the ups and downs with authenticity and collaboration. Let’s make the possible probable by stepping into the unknown, together.
DETAILS:
We will meet every month, alternating morning and late afternoon/early evening.
To get the location and time of each upcoming founders meetup, SIGN UP through our Meetup Interest Form.
Our standards are clear: attendees must be founders, and this isn’t about pitching or exchanging business cards. Instead, we’re here for open and honest conversations.
Feel free to invite other founders to join us as we meet every month!

Community Conversations: Non-Profit Voices
2026-01-06 11:30 - 13:30 | Startup Sioux Falls, 100 East 6th Street, Sioux falls, SD, 57104, United States
As the Ness School of Management & Economics at SDSU deepens its presence in the Sioux Falls region, we’re turning outward – listening first to the community to guide what comes next. This event is part of a multi-session Listening Tour focused on hearing from small businesses, startups, educators, nonprofits, and other local partners who help drive regional growth.
Join us for Non-Profit Voices, a conversation designed to listen, learn, and collaborate – think of it as a focus group meets community roundtable. Non-profits are vital for the continued success of the region and so are the people and partners who support them. If that’s you, this session is for you!
We’ll discuss challenges, explore opportunities, and uncover ways the Ness School can plug in to help move the Sioux Falls Region forward. Your experiences, insights and ideas will help shape the programs, workshops, and collaborations developed through the Ness School’s outpost at Startup Sioux Falls.
Registration
Attendance is capped at 10 to keep the dialogue personal and meaningful. A free meal will be served at 11:30 a.m., with discussion beginning promptly at noon. Register now to share your story, connect with other leaders, and help guide the Ness Schools work to impact the region. Because the best ideas don’t start in a boardroom — they start in conversations like this one.
Registration can be completed following the event link below. If all spots have been taken, be sure to join the waitlist to be notified when the second session is scheduled.
https://extension.sdstate.edu/event/community-conversation-non-profit-voices

Neurodivergent Meetup
2026-01-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Startup Sioux Falls (The Depot), 100 E 6th St, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104, United States
Sign up HERE.
About:
The Neurodivergent Meetup aims to build a supportive, empowering community for neurodivergent entrepreneurs. This group will foster genuine connections, shared learning experiences, and collaborative problem-solving. It provides a safe, inclusive space for members to embrace their unique strengths, navigate challenges, and grow thriving businesses.
Who it’s for:
Entrepreneurs, small business owners, and creatives who identify as neurodivergent or are exploring their neurodivergent identity. Open to all industries and business stages, the group values inclusivity, innovation, and community.
Unmet needs addressed:
This group addresses the lack of resources and opportunities specifically tailored to neurodivergent entrepreneurs. Unique challenges like executive functioning struggles, sensory sensitivities, and unconventional communication styles often go unsupported. The Neurodivergent Meetup fills this gap by offering:

Practical tools and strategies.
Peer support and shared experiences.
Methods to leverage neurodivergent traits as business strengths.

Entry Instructions:
Please enter the building from Door 1, which is located on Phillips Avenue. ADA accessibility is available at Door 2 on the east side of the building, but please call 605-275-8000 if you need further assistance.
Parking Instructions:
Free and paid parking is available throughout the area. Please refer to this parking guide.
Sign up HERE.

Founders Meetup (For anyone who has started a business!)
2026-01-21 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-03-18 09:00 - 10:00 | Startup Sioux Falls, 100 East 6th Street, Sioux falls, SD, 57104, United States

Business Owner Moms Meetup
2026-02-05 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-03-05 09:00 - 10:00 | Startup Sioux Falls, 100 East 6th Street, Sioux falls, SD, 57104, United States
Sign up HERE.
This group is for existing mom business owners at any stage in business.
The purpose of the group is to provide both emotional and business support for each other, because growing a business while being a mom can be overwhelming and lonely… BUT it can also be extremely fulfilling and a great example for our families.
Please come and encourage each other forward!
SCHEDULE
9-9:15 – Intros & wins
9:15-9:25 – Brain dump biggest challenges
9:25-10:00 – Work through each challenge or most important ones first
Startup Sioux Falls members who are business owner moms will be helping run this group at the Startup space downtown.
ENTRY
Please enter the building from Door 1, which is located on Phillips Avenue. ADA accessibility is available at Door 2 on the east side of the building, but please call 605-275-8000 if you need further assistance.
PARKING
Free and paid parking is available throughout the area. Please refer to this parking guide.
Sign up HERE.

Local Bites Network Meetup
2026-02-11 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Startup Sioux Falls, 100 East 6th Street, Sioux falls, SD, 57104, United States
Sign up HERE.
The Local Bites Network aims to empower food entrepreneurs at all stages of their journey by providing resources, mentorship, and collaborative opportunities tailored to the unique challenges of the food industry. This group will foster connections between producers, restaurateurs, food truck operators, and value-added product creators while leveraging the expertise of seasoned entrepreneurs and community resources.
ABOUT
This group addresses the lack of tailored support and resources for food entrepreneurs in Sioux Falls. It fills the gap by offering food-specific expertise, mentorship, and collaboration opportunities. The group aims to tackle challenges such as marketing perishable products, navigating food regulations, scaling production, and building partnerships within the local ecosystem.
WHO
Food producers, restaurateurs, food truck operators, value-added product creators, chefs, markets, and anyone in the local food ecosystem.
ENTRY
Please enter the building from Door 1, which is located on Phillips Avenue. ADA accessibility is available at Door 2 on the east side of the building, but please call 605-275-8000 if you need further assistance.
PARKING
Free and paid parking is available throughout the area. Please refer to this parking guide.
Sign up HERE.

Startup Alumni Lunch
2026-03-19 11:30 - 13:30 | Startup Sioux Falls, 100 East 6th Street, Sioux falls, SD, 57104, United States
Join us on March 19th for our annual Alumni Lunch!
Details & Registration Here!

AI Builder Lab Meetup
2026-03-19 16:30 - 18:00 | Startup Sioux Falls, 100 East 6th Street, Sioux falls, SD, 57104, United States
Sign up HERE.
A technical deep-dive for developers and “vibe coders” who want to master the art and science of AI development. This lab combines hands-on coding with strategic thinking about turning your AI projects into profitable ventures.
We’ll explore the Vibe Coding Tool Stack, dive into best practices for AI development, and most importantly – learn how to monetize your AI building skills through client work, services, or products. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or someone who codes by intuition and iteration, this lab will sharpen your technical skills while opening doors to new business opportunities.
Expect live builds, deep dives, tool demonstrations, architecture discussions, and talk about building sustainable AI businesses. Come ready to code, learn, and turn your technical skills into revenue streams.
WHO THIS IS FOR:
Individuals who work in software and are looking to upskill or learn new skills.
ENTRY:
Please enter the building from Door 1, which is located on Phillips Avenue. ADA accessibility is available at Door 2 on the east side of the building, but please call 605-275-8000 if you need further assistance.
PARKING:
Free and paid parking is available throughout the area. Please refer to this parking guide.
Sign up HERE.

Sioux Falls AWS User Group Kickoff
2026-03-24 16:30 - 18:30 | Startup Sioux Falls, 100 East 6th Street, Sioux falls, SD, 57104, United States
Join us for the first official meetup of the Sioux Falls AWS User Group! This inaugural event is a meet-and-greet for local cloud enthusiasts, developers, and entrepreneurs. We’ll introduce the group’s mission, discuss how AWS resources can support the Startup Sioux Falls non-profit space, and gather community input for future deep-dive technical sessions. Open to all skill levels!

Innovate AI 2026
2026-03-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Sanford Event Barn, 2510 E 54th Street North, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104, United States
Join us for a one-day, groundbreaking symposium that brings together industry leaders, researchers, educators and students to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing health care and national security, sectors vital to the economic future of South Dakota and the Great Plains.
The symposium will also feature a tutorial session for small businesses, a poster session showcasing cutting-edge research in AI and a mini student fair bringing in the region’s finest student talent in AI, machine learning and engineering.

Dakota State University's Entrepreneurs Day
2026-03-27 11:30 - 15:00 | SD
Dakota State University’s Entrepreneurship Day, held at the Beacom PREMIER Complex, Brian Kern Family Stadium in the Heartland Energy room.
The agenda includes:
• 11:30 am – 12:30 pm: eat / network
• 12:30 pm: program
• Speaker #1:
• HS Pitch Competition
• Speaker #2:
• College Pitch Competition
• Speaker #3:
• Announce results
There will be a high school and collegiate pitch competition, with approximately three students in each category. Students present a 5-minute or less business pitch to the judges, who then use a rubric to score the students. Students earn cash prizes.
Entrepreneurs Day is a celebration of innovation, creativity, and community. The event brings together students, business leaders, and local entrepreneurs to share ideas, exchange experiences, and build meaningful connections.
At its core, it highlights the power of networking as a driver of opportunity and growth, while showcasing the spirit of entrepreneurship that fuels new ventures and strengthens local economies.
For more information: Brenda.Merkel@dsu.edu
