Springboard company nPruv reaches milestone
17 May: nPruv completes final Springboard panel On Wednesday May 15th, Knobbe Martens hosted the final panel for Springboard company nPruv, showcasing the progress the company has made and the great potential it holds. The company’s MO is to be the “Match.com for clinical trials.” They are a Health IT company that enables patients, physicians and sponsors/CROs to “Find>Match>Share” clinical trial opportunities.Congrats nPruv! More about nPruv: For life science and pharma companies, the #1 hold-up in drug development and regulatory approval is the process of...
Read MoreThe State of United States Manufacuring
17 May: The resurgence of US manufacturing Earlier this month, experts with varying backgrounds came together for a CONNECT and UC San Diego event aimed at addressing the current state of Advanced Manufacturing in the United States. The experts specifically discussed strategies on how to bring manufacturing jobs to the United States while still enabling companies to remain competitive. If you were not able to attend the event, check out the full coverage to hear the captivating discussion hosted by UCSD’s Peter Cowhey between Qualcomm CEO Paul Jacobs, Vizio CEO William Wang, former...
Read MoreJune Event: Connect with CONNECT
Springboard to Success at Connect with CONNECT Experience the CONNECT Springboard success story at this summer’s most prestigious innovation showcase, Connect with CONNECT. Minz Levin will be hosting the June 20th event where you can make your way through the Showcase Zones exhibiting 40+ of CONNECT’s hottest Portfolio Companies. These up and coming companies represent the latest in Digital Life, Action & Sports, Life Sciences, Cyber & Robotics and Cleantech & Energy.Register now and come network with more than 700+ business leaders from San Diego’s most...
Read MoreResults: May 2013 MIT Tech Fiesta
10 May: MIT Tech Fiesta Pitch Competition: the Results! The winners of the 2013 MIT Tech Fiesta have been determined! Thirteen of San Diego’s hottest, up-and-coming companies faced off in a pitch competition Wednesday, May 8th, and the winners are: “Company I Want to Have a Beer With” TapHunter “Coolest Company Ever” Rock My World, Inc. “Company Most Likely to be Acquired by Dr. Evil in His Plan for World Domination” MetraLabs Automation, Inc. “Company Most Likely to Develop a Cult Following” Blurtopia “Company I Want to Hear More About” Perminova Congrats to...
Read MoreSDG&E Energy Efficiency Awards
9 May: Saving energy, many light bulbs at a time SDG&E has announced their latest list of local companies named as champions for energy efficiency and conservation. Awardees include CONNECT membersUCSD, Biomed Realty Trust, and Kaiser Permanente. A big congrats to UCSD, who earned the honor of being Grand Champion. ...
Read MorePlug and Play Selects Five CONNECT Springboard Graduates
CONNECT, the San Diego based organization working to cultivate the creation of innovative technology and life sciences products through its support of entrepreneurs, congratulates the winners of the recent Plug and Play San Diego startup competition. Eight startups, five of which had previously participated in CONNECT’s Springboard Coaching and Capital Competition program, were chosen as winners of the Plug and Play SD competition which qualifies them for a $25,000 investment and entrance into Plug and Play’s renowned Startup Camp in Sunnyvale, CA. Those five companies are DrivAd,...
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