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For the week of August 29, 2025, here’s what we’re reading:
- General Atomics completes novel fusion energy magnet for ITER project in France
- San Diego FC, Qualcomm announce multi-year collaboration
- SDSU wins $5M federal grant to combat extreme heat in Imperial Valley
- San Diego Foundation, County announce $1M maternal care initiative
- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. acquires San Diego-based engine producer Achates Power
- National University launches microcredential to support nontraditional, working, and military students
- UCSD, Prebys Foundation award $1M grant to 17 biomedical research projects
- San Diego Sport Innovators supports sports and lifestyle brands with new Walton Innovation Network
- Disney to expand cruise presence, boost tourism at Port of San Diego
- Connect welcomes CEO James Zanewicz
…and here are some events and opportunities:
- Sept. 4—World Trade Center San Diego
Investor event: Global Competitiveness Council – Q3 2025 - Apply by Sept. 24—San Diego Regional EDC, JPMorgan Chase
San Diego Business Impact Awards
From our partners:
- Open Now—University of San Diego
Employer Partnership Program
- Apply by Aug. 31—DDX, Pegasus Tech Ventures
Application: Startup World Cup - RSVP by Sept. 2—Western Alliance Bank
Economic Forum, ft. EDC’s Chief Strategy Officer Nikia Clarke - Aug. 10—Biocom, ITJ
Converge San Diego - Apply by Sept. 25—Startup San Diego
Application: Pitch Competition & Tournament
Addressing the talent gap through inclusive innovation
As K-12 institutions, universities, and community colleges across San Diego County welcome students back for the new school year, expanding our local skilled talent pipeline to meet our region’s 2030 Inclusive Growth goal is more important than ever. EDC’s latest Inclusive Growth update tracks workforce demand continuing to rise amid a stagnation in bachelor’s degree completions, leading regional education partners and employers to invest in more stackable credentials, work-based learning, and education-to-career pathways.
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Enya Castañeda
Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications