A San Diego genomics giant is acquiring a San Diego genomics startup. Does it get any better than this? Recent #SDinUK delegate company and biotech startup Edico Genome has been acquired by local genomics giant Illumina in a deal worth $100 million. Edico Genome’s DRAGEN Bio-IT technology uses field programmable gate array chips in conjunction […]
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San Diego celebrates World Trade Week
This month, it was announced that California had the 5th largest economy in the world, behind the total GDP of the United States, China, Japan, and Germany. Much of this growth is concentrated in the coastal metros which, of course, include San Diego. In an increasingly integrated economy, strategic global economic engagements are crucial to […]
And the MetroConnect finalists are…
WTC San Diego is proud to announce the four finalists of MetroConnect, San Diego’s premier export assistance program, presented by JPMorgan Chase. These four diverse companies will compete for an additional $35,000 in funding towards their international expansion strategies during our Grand Prize PitchFest on June 7. The catch? They will be looking to you, […]
U.S. Transportation Department selects SD as national UAS testing partner
With a continued commitment to growing San Diego’s reputation as a hub for innovation, the City of San Diego, City of Chula Vista and San Diego Regional EDC announced that San Diego has been selected to participate in a new program by the U.S. Department of Transportation to advance the testing of unmanned aircraft technology, […]
EDC releases talent recruitment toolkit, company map
As part of the San Diego: Life. Changing. campaign, EDC has released a recruitment toolkit and company map for use by local employers. Amid a nationwide battle for talent, San Diego companies must compete with other cities to fill innovation jobs. To address this issue, the toolkit and map provide the resources needed to inform […]
Getting to know our MetroConnect partners – SYSTRAN
MetroConnect is WTC San Diego’s comprehensive export support program, presented by JPMorgan Chase. Each year, 15 companies are chosen to receive support that will accelerate their global growth through exporting. Critical to the success of this program areWTC San Diego’s network of MetroConnect partners. SYSTRAN is a pioneer in translation services and technology, delivering real-time […]
WTC San Diego hosts delegation from China
WTC San Diego played host to more than 50 delegates from CCCME, a leading Chinese chamber of commerce with more than 10,000 members. The delegation, which consisted of developers, business executives, and government officials, was interested in learning about real estate, manufacturing, and investment opportunities in the San Diego region. WTC provided an overview of […]
Getting to know our MetroConnect partners – JETRO
MetroConnect is WTC San Diego’s comprehensive export support program, presented by JPMorgan Chase. Each year, 15 companies are chosen to receive support that will accelerate their global growth through exporting. Critical to the success of this program are WTC San Diego’s network of MetroConnect partners. The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) is a non-profit that […]
Join us for the MetroConnect Grand Prize Pitchfest – June 7
Next month, join WTC San Diego for the finale of the 2017-2018 MetroConnect export assistance program. MetroConnect, presented by JPMorgan Chase, is a comprehensive export support program designed to help San Diego companies accelerate their global growth. Fifteen San Diego companies were chosen to participate in the 2017-2018 program, representing a variety of sectors including […]
WTC San Diego talks trade in Leeuwarden
WTC San Diego attended the World Trade Centers Association General Assembly (GA) in Leeuwarden, Netherlands alongside leadership from the Port of San Diego. Programming for the GA included educational sessions on global trade and investment, company tours, and networking events. Following the GA, WTC arranged meetings for the Port of San Diego relating to aquaculture […]