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For the week of July 10, 2026, here’s what we’re reading:
- San Diego Regional Economic Development Foundation among U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s $1.5M grant awardees
- Harpoon Ventures raises $155M for defense tech
- Vertex to acquire Crinetics Pharmaceuticals for $10B
- UC San Diego launches institute for AI data-driven, equitable healthcare
- San Diego FC’s Andres Dreyer earns spot in 2026 MLS All-Star roster
- National University identifies former students, confers earned degrees
- Scripps Research secures $2M grant for global disease surveillance
- Kratos receives $36M development contract for new air defense missile system
- Trust & Will launches philanthropy tool connecting clients with nonprofit causes
- Battery storage company Tempo opens Sorrento Mesa HQ, plans to double workforce
…and here are some events and opportunities:
- July 23—EDC, JPMorganChase
San Diego Business Impact Awards - Sept. 23—EDC, Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.
2026 Summer Bash
From our partners:
- July 16—San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce
Future-Proof Your Business with Meta - Apply by July 31—San Diego County Water Authority
Citizens Water Academy - Aug. 1—Curebound
Cancer Challenge
EDC, WTCSD kick off BIO 2026 spotlighting San Diego to international delegations
Kicking off BIO 2026, EDC and World Trade Center San Diego (WTCSD) hosted our second biennial Invest in San Diego Breakfast spotlighting the region’s world-class life sciences ecosystem. Welcoming more than 200 attendees at IQHQ’s Research and Development District, attendees heard from EDC’s Nikia Clarke, government officials, and life sciences executives on the region’s competitive advantages.
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Enya Castañeda
Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications