WTC San Diego’s Global Brief: December 2021

Each month, World Trade Center San Diego delivers the latest global news and updates straight to your inbox. ➝ Get WTCSD’s Global Brief each month.

In December 2021, here’s what you need to know about San Diego’s global trade, investment, and engagement:

Blue Sky Network wins $25K MetroConnect V Grand Prize

WTCSD named Blue Sky Network, which provides satellite-based communications and fleet management solutions for aviation, maritime, and IoT customers, as the winner of the MetroConnect export accelerator program, now in its fifth year. Made possible through a grant from JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Procopio, Blue Sky Network will use the $25,000 award to expand its presence in Brazil and promote the launch of its new SkyLink product in global markets.
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MetroConnect VI application deadline extended to December 17

Last call: Want to take your business international, but need support? Apply for the MetroConnect export accelerator and a shot at $30,000 in grant funds, free translation software, discounted international flights, and hands-on consulting on expansion into international markets. Over the last five cohorts, WTCSD helped 80 small and mid-sized companies grow their exports by 63 percent, and total revenue by 40 percent on average.
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Is my company ready to export?

Exporting can help diversify your company’s customer base, derive more value from your product in international markets, and make your company more resilient. Bottom line: If your company has enjoyed domestic success and you want to take your business to the next level, WTCSD has summarized what you need to know in order to export.
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san diego news

• World Design Org designates San Diego-Tijuana as World Design Capital 
• Qualcomm to supply chips for BMW’s self-driving cars
• BD upsizes San Diego presence, expands manufacturing capability in Spain
• UC San Diego, BioMed Realty open Center for Novel Therapeutics, continuing Kyoto University collaboration
• Amazon expands in San Diego region with new Tijuana fulfillment center
• Neurocrine Biosciences partners with Japanese firm on new dementia drug
• San Diego’s Kandji lands $100M, plans European expansion
• UC San Diego has 9th highest number of top scientists in the world

Events

• December 9
  GCC Board Meeting- A Look at the Year Ahead
• June 9, 2022
  Save the date: EDC Annual Dinner

GROW YOUR COMPANY IN SAN DIEGO ↓

World Trade Center San Diego works directly with companies—free of charge—to help them expand internationally and grow in San Diego.

• Export Specialty Center: For small companies interested in learning about exporting and international growth.
• MetroConnect: For small and medium-sized companies ready to export and grow internationally.

Plus: Get WTCSD’s Global Brief, monthly global news and updates delivered straight to your inbox.

You might also like:

• MetroConnect VI: Apply by December 17
• WTC San Diego’s Global Brief: October 2021
• Blue Sky Network wins $25K MetroConnect V export grand prize

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