Membership

The second wave of tech and life science growth is coming. The Sacramento region is experiencing a dramatic increase in the number of companies relocating here from other parts of the state, in addition to new startups.

These companies have capital, employees and highly aggressive growth plans…in all, a powerful prospect base.

Whether you represent a corporation, small business, city, county, or simply yourselves, SARTA has a membership option with specific benefits to address your needs.  Be active in aligning your business with these growing industries, build relationships with their executives, entrepreneurs and investors, and become a member of SARTA, the Sacramento Area Regional Technology Alliance - a non-profit 501(c)3 organization (Tax ID# 68-0332874).

What Is SARTA?

SARTA is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to developing Sacramento region’s high tech business sector. It is the technology hub for
greater Sacramento, helping to create high-paying jobs in the region’s fastest growing industries.

What Does SARTA Do?

  • Provides the largest technology and investment network in the Sacramento region.
  • Offers numerous opportunities to network with technology industry leaders.
  • Mentors technology company entrepreneurs  (GreatStart Program).
  • Trains entrepreneurs and executives (Leadership Series Monthly Workshops).
  • Tracks the growth of the region’s technology industry through its SARTA Tech Index, a quarterly barometer of the health of 50 key companies.
  • Fosters growth of the region’s hot clean technology sector (CleanStart Program).
  • Represents the region as a credible source of news and information on all things high tech.
  • Offers access to regional tech industry information and tools.
  • Operates the full service McClellan Technology Incubator (MTI).

The SARTA 3 by 3 Promise

Access

Network:  Meet tech industry leaders & rising starts at network events
Talent: Find experienced management & skilled employees
Resources: Locate tools, venture capital, & deal flow oppurtunities

Education

Information: Get information, data and trends via SARTA Tech Index and symposia
Coaching: Learn from a personal mentor in the GreatStart program
Training: Build skills at Leadership Series Workshops for entrepreneurs & executives

Promotion

Events: Build your brand @ SARTA events throughout the year
Web Portal: Profile your company as a feature story
Media: Promote your company as a regional tech company via news

Who Is Involved In SARTA?

SARTA is a public-private alliance. Its membership network ranges from individuals to a wide array of private companies, investors, and education and economic development organizations, all with the common purpose of supporting the growth of technology companies and the technology industry in the nine-county Sacramento region.

The “SARTA 600” database consists of some 600 technology companies in the Sacramento region.  Qualifying technology companies are considered Associate Members of SARTA and are eligible to participate in its activities.  This network represents a powerful tool for business development.

SARTA is directed by a board of 40+ regional leaders of academic institutions, investment groups, business associations and technology corporations that seek to foster technology innovation and growth in the nine county greater Sacramento region.

Why Join SARTA?

  • SARTA’s 3-by-3 promise chart summarizes the benefits of membership and participation. Nowhere else can you receive the full range of such benefits.  Three words say it all – Access, Education, and Promotion.
  • As an Active Member or Sponsoring Member your investment in SARTA is an investment in the growth of Sacramento region’s technology industry sector and our economy AND it offers you unequaled access to technology industry leaders.
  • Join now and discover SARTA is THE place to connect to the technology community.

Click here to access the membership application

More Ways to Get Involved

SARTA offers unique oppurtunites for organizations of all types to get involved in the technology sector of the Greater Sacramento region. Through Event Sponsorpship and creative advertising, we can assist you in getting your message to our member companies. If you are interested in SARTA membership, event sponsorship opportunities, advertising or any other type of in-kind participation, please click here and send us a message or contact our Program Manager at 916-447-7300.