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For the week of April 5, 2024, here’s what we’re reading:
- BAE Systems wins $182M contract from NGA
- Avenzo Therapeutics completes $150M Series A, explores licensing angle
- Biolinq scores $58M to advance wearable biosensors
- MIT Technology Review: ASML celebrates 40 years
- San Diego FC signs midfielder and forward from FC Nordsjaelland
- KULR secures more than $1M commitment from H55 for its Thermal Runaway Shield
- Former Prometheus execs launch Mirador Therapeutics with $400M Series A
- Carlsbad startup ZapBatt introduces new battery technology
- Firestorm Labs, Congresswoman Jacobs cut ribbon on San Diego HQ
- Kratos, Shield AI conduct AI-piloted flights
…and here are some events and opportunities:
- April 17—WTCSD, US Commercial Service
US Commercial Service Export Compliance Roadshow - June 18—EDC
Annual Dinner at Petco Park - April 25—BCCA, feat. EDC SVP Dr. Nikia Clarke
Community Dialogue: Nearshoring Opportunities – CaliBaja Region - April 24—Cleantech San Diego, Southern California Energy Innovation Network
Annual Showcase - April 25—Illumina
LGBTQ+ Scholars in STEM
Case study: EDC, regional partners cut ribbon on new Samsung Semiconductor sales office
Together with Mayor Gloria and the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, EDC supported Samsung Semiconductor in celebrating the opening of its new Memory and Foundry customer engagement office. Supporting 20 staff and counting, the office marks the start of more regional expansion and will serve customers in San Diego and Southern California.
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