Entrepreneur Programs @ Connect
Sweet Stuff for Entrepreneurs
Programs designed to help companies raise capital and scale.
Springboard
Mentor session with an expert to prepare to raise capital and scale
Cool Companies
Tech and lifesci startups are selected to meet VCs
Meet a Mentor
Quick sessions with a expert, designed to get you unstuck
Frameworks
Topic-based educational workshops and events from industry experts
Office Hours
Pro-bono 1:1 time with an advisor to discuss your specific business
SBIR@Connect
Government applications for non-dilutive funding and potential to commercialize
Connect All
Cohorts of early-stage startups, and a community effort to diversify innovation
Investor Days
Investors reach out to us about supplying companies, usually in a specific industry
Grants
Awarding local startups funds from governement grants
Quick Pitch
10 startups are given 2 minutes each to pitch to judges and audience, competing for $75K in prizes
Venture Summit
Entrepreneurs, VCs, and eco-system partners are brought together to network, share updates on key venture industry topics, and mingle with 30+ of San Diego’s most exciting companies
Innovation Awards
Honoring iconic leaders and induction to the Entrepreneur Hall of Fame, followed by awards to top advancements in technology and life sciences