myCSUSM
Partnerships
CONNECT
Connect helps innovators and entrepreneurs in Southern California by providing access to investors, advisors, and education. They provide many resources, such as educational programming and mentorship, to aid companies to thrive and make a meaningful impact in the San Diego region.
Start-Up San Diego
Startup San Diego Startup is a California nonprofit that serves the San Diego Startup Ecosystem. Their mission is to "guide and connect local founders and talent to the right resources, networks, and support institutions to grow an equitable ecosystem, fostering a cohesive and collaborative entrepreneurial community."
Innovate 78
Innovate78 is based in the 78 Corridor - North County San Diego. They aim to elevate North County by assisting businesses within the region. "The partnership between Carlsbad, Escondido, Oceanside, San Marcos and Vista helps businesses prosper in place for the betterment of all who work and reside here. The multi-city partnership furthers innovation with a shared vision to boost economic prosperity."
San Diego North Economic Development Council (SDNEDC)
"The San Diego North Economic Development Council is a non-profit organization focused
on fostering economic growth in North San Diego County. They collaborate with public
and private sectors to create a thriving regional economy through various initiatives
and programs."
Invent Together
"Invent Together is an alliance of universities, nonprofits, companies, and other stakeholders, brought together by a shared belief: that everyone should have the opportunity to invent and patent their ideas." Invent together believes this is an important step toward gender equity and racial justice, as it will "make our country stronger and more successful," and will "help us solve more problems and build a brighter future for everyone."
San Diego Innovation Council
The San Diego innovation Council is made up of a representative group of thought leaders that support academic entrepreneurs through various activities and programming. They facilitate commercialization, investment, licensing of, and new company formation from research intensive organizations in the San Diego region.
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
"The SBDC’s top priority is to empower small business creation and growth to achieve job creation and retention, capital investments, and dynamic innovation that improves the quality of life in San Diego and Imperial counties."
Tikkun Olam Makers
Tikkun Olam Makers is "a global movement of communities that creates and disseminates affordable solutions to neglected challenges of people living with disabilities, the elderly and the poor."
Escondido Agx
"Escondido AgX embodies the future of Agriculture in our City and the Southern California
region. X represents the variable that agriculture needs to support the future of
farmers and food. Technologists, scientists, and agriculture experts are working throughout
the region to move the future of agriculture forward through technology."