Innovation Leaders

From MVP to IPO, the game changing companies we support level up San Diego to a top 5 venture capital market. Join us. Be a part of our unrivaled community of innovation advocates!

Our Companies

For 40 years, Connect has been catalyzing technology and life sciences companies, helping them build and scale through our expertly curated programs and events. Our community has raised billions of dollars that have supported thousands of jobs and created economic resilience for our region.

Market Leading Companies

These Connect titans elevate San Diego as a global innovation hub.

Acquired by Sanofi for $1.7B

Acquired by Novartis for $1.1B​

Closes Series C Round of $200M

Completes $170M Series G Round

Raises $150M Series D Round

What We Do

Connect You with Leaders

Our expert advisors fuel your growth and community impact.

Set You Up for Success

We ask the tough questions to prepare you for investors.

Leverage Our Network

If we're not the right fit, we’ll point you in the right direction.

Founder Highlights

“XEO’s professional development program cultivates the potential of high performers and... acts as a catalyst for dismantling barriers and fostering a business culture where all voices can thrive.”
Beth Crocker
Co-founder & CFO, Shadowbox
"Connect supercharged my introduction to the San Diego innovation ecosystem and rapidly created a meaningful network for me which has been invaluable over the past decade. For anyone new to San Diego or new to the innovation ecosystem, Connect should be your first port of call. You will thank yourself for years to come."
James Mackay
Serial Life Science CEO
“... Connect armed us with access to a network of experienced executives that launched DTx to early success with fundraising and execution of the business plan.”
Arthur Suckow, Ph.D,
CEO & Founder DTx Pharma (Acq. by Novartis 2023)

Programs

Cool Companies

These are our annual top picks of the fastest growing tech and life science companies ready for venture funding. Check out the companies we have helped raise over $900M in funding.
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Springboard

What started as the country’s first accelerator is now a bespoke program to help entrepreneurs meet the strategic advisors that will help them grow. Serial and first time entrepreneurs should apply.
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SBIR@Connect

SBIR@Connect aims to support the SBIR/STTR program’s mission to drive innovation and collaboration between small businesses and government agencies.

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XEO

Ready to retain your best talent or unlock potential in your future leaders? If you are a corporate executive who believes your future success depends on investing in your talent, find out how our XEO program can supercharge your highest performers to even greater heights.
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Corporate Sponsorship

If you are as relentless as we are in fueling a robust innovation engine that brings the highest quality support to our innovation ecosystem, consider joining us in leading current and future generations to thrive in San Diego.

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San Diego Company Raises

Find out who has raised funding in San Diego and research which venture companies might be right for your growth journey.

We'd love to learn more about you and your company and see how we can help!

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