Access to Capital

CONNECT offers and manages programs designed to facilitate technology transfer, educate innovators and connect them with the resources necessary to create successful companies. CONNECT’s programs bring researchers and innovators together with the venture community providing both communities opportunities at direct access.

SPRINGBOARD AND SPRINGBOARD SPOTLIGHT

Mentoring for three to five months by Entrepreneurs-in-Residence to companies in all stages of development. Quarterly Spotlights profile graduates to investor community.

VENTURE ROUNDTABLE

Connecting venture capitalists to early stage venture opportunities in technology, diagnostics and devices, life sciences, therapeutics and clean technology.

TECH COAST ANGELS

Network of private investors in early-stage Southern California companies.