An early-stage fund investing at the intersection of health innovation, AI, and robotics - including devices, diagnostics, and AI-driven health with recent backing of UC San Diego-rooted surgical navigation company KatoMed.
Read More"The Connect Current" Podcast launches to spotlight San Diego's innovation ecosystem
The Connect Current brings forward candid, insight driven conversations with founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders, offering a clear view into how innovation is built, funded, and scaled across San Diego's evolving economy.
Read MoreNew Slide-On Ear Cover Concept Enhances Cold Weather Comfort for Cap Wearers
WarmEarZ introduces a lightweight, low-profile alternative to traditional earmuffs
Read MoreConnect names Marshall Fritz as Director of Tech & Defense to drive innovation and capital pathways
Bringing venture backed expertise and deep tech insight to strengthen San Diego's tech and defense ecosystem, advancing founder support, strategic partnerships, and capital access across emerging and dual use innovation sectors.
Read MoreConnect celebrates Cait Kelly and Kylie Hovey as they advance to next chapters
Highlighting their impact on founders and the innovation ecosystem, Cait Kelly and Kylie Hovey transition from Connect to new roles in entrepreneurship and marketing, continuing to shape San Diego's growing community of innovators.
Read MoreNew Book Gives Technology Leaders the Blueprint to Drive Real, Lasting Impact
"The Impactful Technology Leader" Offers a Framework for Tech Executives to Lead with Purpose, Strategy, and Human Connection
Read MoreConnect Names Kiana Miyamoto as Director of Life Sciences to Accelerate Founders and Ecosystem
Bringing expertise across research, policy, and venture to enhance San Diego's Life Science Ecosystem
Read MoreTL Foundation Supports Connect's 2026 Cool Companies to Strengthen San Diego's Innovation Economy
Philanthropic venture fund supports next generation of startups to expand opportunity and economic growth for future generations
Read MoreConnect Convenes Regional Leaders to Amplify San Diego's Innovation Momentum
As capital, talent, and infrastructure surge, stakeholders are aligning to address funding gaps, rising costs, and ecosystem complexity while helping the region retain companies, scale breakthroughs, and compete globally.
Read MoreConnect Announces 2026 Class of Cool Companies Highlighting San Diego's Venture-Ready Startups
24 companies selected for Connect's annual cohort, alumni have raised more than $1 billion in just Series A since 2015
Read MoreBKT to Supply Integrated Treatment Technologies for Major Wastewater Modernization Project in Busan
ANAHEIM, Calif. - -- Tomorrow Water is pleased to announce that its parent company, BKT, will supply the complete suite of core wastewater and sludge treatment technologies for the "Modernization Project of Suyeong Sewage Treatment Plant" in Busan...
Read MoreConnect Highlights Capital Growth and Innovation Momentum in 2025 Impact Report
SAN DIEGO - -- Connect, San Diego's original startup accelerator and a leading catalyst for innovation, today released its 2025 Impact Report, highlighting a year of strong capital formation, ecosystem engagement, and continued growth for the region's...
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