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For the week of January 23, 2026, here’s what we’re reading:
- Lilly to acquire Ventyx Biosciences for $1.2B
- BlueNalu raises $11M to commercialize cultivated bluefin tuna
- San Diego Foundation, Dr. Seuss Foundation launch $2M grant fund
- San Diego State University launches SoftLanding program to help growing international companies establish San Diego presence
- City of San Diego approves plan for nearly 18K homes near SDSU
- Kratos to support Northrop Grumman’s $231M Marine Corps contract for uncrewed aircraft
- SeaWorld San Diego to unveil revamped Shark Encounter attraction in Spring 2026
- MetroConnect alum Harland Brewing opens first full-service restaurant
- San Diego’s UNIGRID becomes first company outside China to begin commercial sodium-ion battery exports
- San Diego, Carlsbad chefs named James Beard semifinalists
…and here are some events and opportunities:
- Feb. 4—WTCSD
MetroConnect VIII Kickoff and Global Services Expo - Feb. 16—EDC, Advancing San Diego
Host fully-funded Summer 2026 interns
From our partners:
- Jan. 27—U.S. Commercial Service
Advanced Manufacturing in Australia - Jan. 28—Snell & Wilmer
2026 State of the City Webinar ft. EDC’s Mark Cafferty - Jan. 29—San Diego & Imperial SBDC Network
Elevate 2026 - Jan. 29—UC San Diego Centers for Integrative Health
6-Week Mindful Performance and Resilience @ Work - Jan. 29—San Diego County
Grow Green Industries and Jobs in the San Diego Region - Jan. 30—CONNECT
Cool Companies
Feb. 4: Grow your international business network
Join us as we unveil the 15 San Diego companies selected to join MetroConnect, World Trade Center San Diego’s international sales accelerator. You’ll have the chance to connect with 100+ international business leaders, including key partners like EXIM Bank, U.S. Commercial Service, and international trade offices—and enter for the chance to win two round-trip tickets to anywhere in South America via Copa Airlines!
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Enya Castañeda
Coordinator, Investor Relations & Marketing Communications