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For the week of June 16, 2023, here’s what we’re reading:
- General Atomics wins $1.2B for aircraft carrier launch system
- UC San Diego researchers win Curebound’s $1M Cure Prize
- Scripps Research nets $46.8M NIH funding to harness genomic, AI tech for health
- Halftime in San Diego: A June note from Mark
- EDC’s Monthly Report: June 2023
- San Diego Wave FC, Nova Kombucha unveil new signature hard kombucha
- Taylor Guitars’ Andy Powers launches new electric guitar brand
- The Kroenke Group joins Midway Rising sports arena project as majority investor
- San Diego-based Trestle Biotherapeutics wins $1M KidneyX prize
- San Diego TrueCare health center wins $2M to expand maternal healthcare access
- Alaska Airlines adds routes to Eugene, Oregon; Washington D.C.; Tampa, Florida
…and here are some events and opportunities:
- July 11 – WTCSD
US to Anywhere: eCommerce Growth Webinar - July 14 – WTCSD
Apply: MetroConnect export accelerator program - June 18 – County of San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce
Juneteenth at UC San Diego Park & Market: A Celebration of Black Art, Music, and Community - June 27 – JONES, National University
Cracking the Leadership Code - June 30 – San Diego & Imperial SBDC
Apply: CA Small Business and Nonprofit Covid-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Relief Grant Program
UC San Diego Extended Studies and ITJ partner following WTCSD program
In October 2022, UC San Diego’s Division of Extended Studies joined WTCSD’s Tijuana Tech Tour to experience the city’s tech expertise and learn about ITJ’s talent development and sourcing programs. Following the tour, UC San Diego and ITJ stood up a new partnership to strengthen professional development pathways for binational tech talent.