CONNECT Innovation Report

The CONNECT Innovation Report is the first to provide an economic indicator of the strength and impact of the innovation economy. Initially the Report is focused on San Diego and includes:

• The number of new innovation start-ups in key regions across California;
• Venture capital investment across the U.S.;
• Mergers and acquisition activity across California;
• New patent applications and patents granted in San Diego;
• NIH, NSF, NASA and NOAA research grants in San Diego; and,
• Research employment and wages in San Diego.

The CONNECT Innovation Report tracks the health of the San Diego innovation economy by comparing data year-on-year and quarter to quarter, comparison to other regions, and monitoring availability of capital. The data helps policymakers and trade organizations plan and advocate effectively for sufficient workforce housing, transportation solutions, zoning and availability of resources. The Report also serves as a recruiting and retention tool, demonstrating to research, leadership and management talent from around the world that San Diego is a leading center for innovation.

Click here for the most recent CONNECT Innovation Report Summary

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A good deal south of Silicon Valley...San Diego is home to a thriving tech industry. Between the University of California-San Diego, San Diego State University, and the University of San Diego, research plays a big role in the community... CONNECT's chief operating officer, Camille Sobrian, says new data collected by the organization shows significant increases in the number of start-ups and the amount of venture capital funding in the second quarter. City officials boast that the metro area has one of the highest concentrations of high-tech companies in the nation. ”

The Q3 CONNECT Innovation Full Report is available to CONNECT Members as a benefit of Membership, and is sent directly to the Member organization’s point of contact. If you are interested in becoming a CONNECT Member please contact Moya Gollaher, Executive Vice-President, Membership, at mgollher@connect.org or by phone at (858) 964- 1370. The Full Report is available to non-members on a fee basis. If you are interested in purchasing a copy or setting up a subscription for the Full CONNECT Innovation Report, please contact Steve Hoey, Senior Program Manager, CONNECT Innovation Report.

Program Contact:

Steve Hoey Senior Program Manager CONNECT Innovation Report Email: shoey@connect.org Phone: (858) 964-1308 Fax: (858) 964-1301

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