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For the week of October 30, 2026, here’s what we’re reading:
- EDC releases Defense Innovation Roadmap to claim region’s right to win
- Qualcomm, Anduril BlueChip brings manufacturing back to US
- Natilus wins $3.5M Air Force contract to test plane for dual-use
- San Diego Foundation awards more than $137M in grants in FY 25-26
- Scripps Research among recipients of $16.4M NIH award for hepatitis C vaccine R&D center
- Republic Services invests $1B+ into sustainability initiatives, announces partnership with Snapdragon Stadium
- Six UC San Diego-founded companies selected for new dual-use tech incubator
- San Diego Zoo Safari Park introduces 200th California condor into native habitat
- Southwest Airlines, Girl Scouts inspire future aviators with Midway Flight Academy
- Junior Achievement of San Diego County honors Neighborhood House Association CEO, Clay Company Co-Founders as 2026 Lifetime Laurates
Events & Opportunities:
- Nov. 3—WTCSD, GO-Biz
Webinar: Selling to Europe’s Defense Market: NATO, Germany, and DSEI Germany 2027 - Nov. 17—WTCSD
Go Global 2030: San Diego’s Trade & Investment Strategy - Nov. 18—STEM Advantage, EDC
Workforce of the Future 2026
From our partners:
- Apply By Nov. 1—San Diego Tourism Authority
Tourism Accelerator: Helping San Diego’s small and diverse businesses tap into the tourism industry - Nov. 4—Red Door Interactive
Speaker Series: Do you even need a website anymore? - Nov. 6—CUniversity of San Diego School of Law
18th Annual Lesley K. McAllister Symposium on Climate and Energy Law
Investor Spotlight: San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
San Diego’s strong intersection of science, technology, and research creates an unparalleled environment for global conservation efforts across multiple areas of expertise. The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is leading innovative solutions to conservation challenges around the world together with partners San Diego State University, UC San Diego, Illumina, and WTCSD, right here at home.
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Enya Castañeda
Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications