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Coreshell Technologies Wins $1 Million Investment, Named Grand Finale Winner of the 2025 Startup World Cup

November 5, 2025

Victory for East Bay SBDC Client Highlights California Entrepreneurship on a Global Stage

San Francisco, CA, October 23, 2025, — Coreshell Technologies, a battery innovation company based in San Leandro, California, has been named the Grand Finale Winner of the 2025 Startup World Cup, earning a $1 million investment and top honors among 100+ regional champions representing six continents. 

Prior to the Grand Finale, Coreshell participated in the StartUp World Cup East Bay Regional, an event created and hosted by East Bay Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Executive Director Nancy Mangold to showcase promising startups from across the region. After a strong performance at the East Bay Regional, Coreshell advanced to the global competition, ultimately securing the Grand Prize.

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National Veterans Small Business Week Kickoff Event in Washington, DC.

October 16, 2025

National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW) is an annual opportunity to celebrate veterans’ service beyond their military career. For thousands of veterans and military spouses, the commitment to serve continues through entrepreneurship. NVSBW celebrates those who carry the values of discipline, resilience, and teamwork from the battlefield to the small business world.

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Medical Equipment Supplier Reaches Global Markets

October 15, 2025

Aydin Bilgutay, a second-generation owner of the company Infinium Medical, a leading patient monitor manufacturer and medical equipment supplier based in Pinellas County, has continued to grow the business alongside his brothers ever since his father started it over 30 years ago. Since taking over the business, the team knew they wanted to keep up with their exporting success and reach global markets. That’s when they decided to reach out to the Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of South Florida (USF) for professional advice and guidance.

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