Welcome To The Springboard CornerWelcome back to the Springboard Corner, where we highlight and share recent milestones of life science and hi-tech startups which we have worked with through Connect’s Springboard program. Keep reading for the latest from these amazing...
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Cool Companies August Spotlight
Featuring Abterra Bio, PrivacyHawk, and VECKTAWith Innovation Day upon us, we want to highlight some of the incredible companies you can find exhibiting at the event – which are all paving the way for the future of innovation. Let's take a deeper look at a few from...
The DTx Journey
Starting a life science company is not easy. Continuing to keep the venture going while at the same time achieving scientific milestones is hard work. But San Diego is a good place to do just that. Known for its culture of collaboration, San Diego is unique in that it...
Springboard Corner: August 2023
Innovate & ElevateGreetings and welcome back to the Springboard Corner, where we showcase and spotlight the latest achievements from life science and hi-tech startups that have been part of Connect's Springboard program.Congratulations to the Entire DTx Team!DTx...
XEO Alumni Mentor First Gen Scholars
On Wednesday, July 19th, several XEO alumni met with and mentored 150 First Gen High Achieving Scholars from San Diego. First Gen Scholars, founded and led by Jonathan Burgos, is a nonprofit organization that supports underserved first generation high school students...
Cool Companies July Spotlight
Featuring Nutromics, WowYow and Algenesis The Class of 2023 Cool Companies is paving the way for the future of innovation. We want to share and celebrate the incredible advancements being made right here in San Diego. Let's take a deeper look at a few companies from...
Springboard Corner: Summer 2023
Summer Waves: Diving Into InnovationGreetings and welcome back to the Springboard Corner, where we showcase and spotlight the latest achievements from life science and hi-tech startups that have been part of Connect's Springboard program.Company Updates &...
Meet The Connect Team: Kylie Alonso
Get To Know Connect's Programs Marketing Coordinator As the newest member of the Connect team, I am thrilled to be a part of such a collaborative community with a meaningful mission. I was first introduced to San Diego’s life science and innovation ecosystem through...
Springboard Corner: May 2023
Catching Up With Connect Springboard CompaniesGreetings and welcome back to the Springboard Corner, where we showcase and spotlight the latest achievements from life science and hi-tech startups that have been part of Connect's Springboard program.Company Updates...
San Diego & Imperial WBC and SBDC Network Earn Awards
San Diego’s Women’s Business Center Earns National Award and San Diego’s Small Business Development Center earns the Western Region Award Southwestern College is the host to the San Diego & Imperial WBC and SBDC Network. Both are being recognized nationally and...
Class of 2023 Cool Companies
Since 2015, Cool Companies have raised over $850M (just in Series A)Thank you to the Class of 2023 Cool Companies Sponsors Announcing the Cool Companies of 2023! If you're on the hunt for the fast growing and most exciting tech and life science companies in Southern...
Springboard Corner: April 2023
Spring Into InnovationGreetings and welcome back to the Springboard Corner, where we showcase and spotlight the latest achievements from life science and hi-tech startups that have been part of Connect's Springboard program.Company Updates & MilestonesDermTech - A...
XEO Class of Spring 2023
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - Connect is proud to announce the selection of its second cohort of talented individuals to take part in its highly regarded XEO program. Building on the success of its inaugural program last fall, the XEO program brings together exceptional...
Springboard Corner: March 2023
Marching Towards SpringGreetings and welcome back to the Springboard Corner, where we showcase and spotlight the latest achievements from life science and hi-tech startups that have been part of Connect's Springboard program.Company Updates & MilestonesDiscover...
Springboard Corner: February 2023
Happy 2023!Welcome back to the Springboard Corner where we highlight and share recent milestones of life science and hi-tech startups which we have worked with through Connect’s Springboard program.Avacen Medical - Developed a drug-free and FDA-cleared pain management...
It’s Never Too Early to Build a Scalable IT Program
Welcome To The Knowledge Instigator Series February 2023 featuring Interlaced.ioThanks for being part of the first of the Knowledge Instigator Series.In this series, we plan on providing educational resources to help startup companies along their journey. Knowledge...
Meet the Chairman of the Board
Hear From Connect’s New Chairman of the Board! Eric OttersonWe are so appreciative of the time and effort that gets put into being the Chairman.James Mackay was the previous Chairman of the Board and continues to champion Connect at every turn.We look forward to...
Checking In With The Good Face Project
Hear From a 2022 Cool Company: The Good Face ProjectWe're excited to share updates with everyone from 2022 Cool Company, Good Face Project.Connect and Cool Companies is our place to foster relationships that will help us excel and accelerate today and in the near...
Connect’s International Springboard Program with Yokohama, Japan
Connect’s International Springboard Program with Yokohama, JapanSan Diego’s first Sister City is the City of Yokohama, Japan, starting in 1957. Together, over the ensuing 60 years, San Diego and Yokohama have continued to promote and strengthen the friendship and...
2022 Springboard Corner: A Year in Review
A YEAR IN REVIEWWelcome back to the Springboard Corner, where we highlight and share recent milestones of life science and hi-tech startups which we have worked with through Connect’s Springboard program. As we get ready to wrap up 2022, let’s revisit some of the...