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For the week of August 6, 2021, here’s what we’re reading:
- BioLegend acquired for $5.25B
- National Science Foundation grants $20M to UC San Diego-led AI institute
- Genomatica raises $118M for bio-based materials
- Mark’s Monthly Note: August 2021
- Advancing San Diego company spotlight: Meri Consulting Services
- UC San Diego Extension, Ballast Point award first Brewing for Diversity Scholarship
- Carlsbad-based golf simulator company Full Swing acquired for $160M
- Turquoise Health raises $5M to expand operations
- Lawn Love acquired in cash and stock deal following $6M raise
- Wildfire Systems raises $15M for online shopping
- Singapore buyer scoops up Sorrento Mesa office towers for $146M
…and here are some opportunities we’re watching:
- Apply by August 16 – GO-Biz
California Competes Tax Credit - Apply by August 30 – Connect All @ The Jacobs Center
Business Accelerator: Cohort 5
Survey: San Diego’s Changing Business Landscape
To identify evolving trends in local business needs and operations, ensuring their ability to grow and thrive in the region, EDC is surveying more than 200 companies in the region’s key industries on a rolling basis throughout 2021 to monitor and report shifts in their priorities and strategies. See past analyses here and share your input with us for future editions.
Additional resources:
- Find more COVID-19 business information and resources at EDC’s COVID-19 page
- Find North County information at Innovate78’s COVID-19 page