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For the week of January 30, 2026, here’s what we’re reading:
- UCSD, Allele secure $25.8M grant, develop 3D-printed liver transplants
- Mirador’s inflammation, immunology drug pipeline raises $250M
- San Diego County approves $8.75M to combat Tijuana River pollution crisis
- Southwest Airlines named Wall Street Journal‘s top airline in 2025
- BAE Systems San Diego secures US Navy contracts for $98M
- WD-40 continues legacy with secret formula exclusivity
- Bora Biologics expands locally with $30M manufacturing facility
- Atraverse earns FDA clearance for device to cut down heart surgery time
- Kratos expands with 10K-square-foot facility in Canada
- Poway’s Westview High School opens $17.4M Career Technical Education building
- Rady Children’s Hospital pediatric neurologist wins Ms. Black California USA
…and here are some events and opportunities:
- Feb. 4—WTCSD
MetroConnect VIII Kickoff and Global Services Expo - Feb. 18—ITJ, WTCSD, EDC
Binational Trade and Competitiveness Report: Executive Briefing
From our partners:
- Open Now—Catalyst
Sustained Support Fund: Recoverable grants to nonprofits - Feb. 18—San Diego & Imperial SBDC Network, SDGE
Emergency Preparedness: Build Resilience and Readiness for Anything - Register by Feb. 27—UC San Diego Extended Studies
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - Mar. 12—Kyoto Prize Symposium
Advanced Technology Presentation: My Life Has Been Lucky! by Shun-ichi Amari
Apply by Feb. 13: Host a fully funded intern (or two)!
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Enya Castañeda
Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications