Cooler Heads Launches Accounts in 22 States, Including Sharp HealthCare in San Diego
Former Springboard and Cool Company, Cooler Heads, is on a mission to empower cancer patients by addressing the side effects of treatment with evidence-based products, content, and services. Their flagship product, Amma™, is the first FDA-cleared portable scalp cooling system designed to allow chemotherapy patients to keep their hair. By making scalp cooling accessible and […]
OpenClassrooms and MiraCosta College Partner to Launch No-Cost Apprenticeships in High-Demand Tech Fields
In an exciting new partnership, OpenClassrooms and MiraCosta College are joining forces to provide local businesses with a unique pathway into in-demand tech and digital marketing roles. Through a generous grant, this partnership will support 50 pre-apprentices and 100 apprentices, with the program being entirely free for students and employers. These comprehensive programs are tailored […]
Connect Announces the First TL Fund Investments into Four Local Companies
The TL Fund is a regional accelerator investment fund – unique to San Diego. It’s never been done, no other region has anything like it. It is designed to be philanthropic, with the goal of building a better San Diego for future generations – into perpetuity. The Fund (https://www.tlfund.org) announced today its first four investments. […]
Connect and Innovate78 Collaborate to Boost North County’s Business Ecosystem
Exciting news for the startup community in North County! Connect has launched a partnership with the cities of Carlsbad, Escondido, Oceanside, San Marcos, and Vista as well as California State University San Marcos and MiraCosta College to power the Innovate78 initiative. Innovate78 provides resources, support, and collaboration to the vibrant business ecosystem along the 78 Corridor, further […]
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 has an innovation ecosystem filled with […]
2019 San Diego Innovation Report
The San Diego Regional Innovation Report produced by Connect is undertaken annually to reflect startup growth in the region and the impact on the economy. Connect has been monitoring this impact since 2005, in technology and life sciences sectors. Innovation is key to sustainable regional growth and development, requiring strong participation in open and collaborative […]
