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 to power the Innovate78 initiative. Innovate78 provides resources, support, and collaboration to the vibrant business ecosystem along the 78 Corridor, further elevating the region’s […]
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 […]