Fall 2024 Medtech Deadline
Fall 2024 Medtech Deadline
IGE's MedTech Accelerator Stage One Fall 2024 is now accepting applications.
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Kyocera Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Kyocera Corporation, recently announced an investment in KatoMed, which was the IGE MedTech Accelerator Company of the Year in 2025. KatoMed, who has developed a navigation tool for spine surgery that could result in safer, less costly procedures and improved workflow for surgeons, has deep ties to the University of California San Diego. Those connections were on display recently, as the current and incoming presidents of Japanese electronics giant Kyocera attended a demo of KatoMed’s technology on campus, at the UC San Diego Center for the Future of Surgery. Read Full Article

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IGE's MedTech Accelerator Stage One Fall 2024 is now accepting applications.
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This invitation-only event gathers professionals from the US and Japan biotech and life science industries and the perfect opportunity to explore international collaborations.The morning starts out with a investment-ready startups pitching to investors, followed by a general showcase. Hear keynotes from leading commercial, university, and government ecosystem partners in Japan and get "first looks" at unique, innovative startups.
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'25SPR MedTech focused program (2):
February 26 - April 2 (Apply by January 20 )
In collaboration with the NSF Desert and Pacific Region Hub, the Institute for the Global Entrepreneur (IGE) at UC San Diego hosts special topic cohorts of NSF I-Corps regional training.
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When: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 from 4:30-6:00 PM
Where: Martin Johnson House, Scripps Oceanography Campus
What: Meet entrepreneurially-minded students, colleagues, experts, and mentors. Grow your network and your potential.
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'24SU Sustainability focused program (2): July 11 - August 8 (Apply by Jul 3)
In collaboration with the NSF Desert and Pacific Region Hub, the Institute for the Global Entrepreneur (IGE) at UC San Diego hosts special topic cohorts of NSF I-Corps regional training.
Join the Women of Rady, the Rady Venture Capital Club, and other UC San Diego partners for a screening of Show Her The Money.
Friday, April 26th. At Rady School of Management.
Networking Reception starts at 5 PM in MPR1,
Film and Panel at 6-8 PM in Wells Fargo Hall (WFH) 1N108.
Watch the trailer here: https://lnkd.in/efAJ6f3v
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The Institute for the Global Entrepreneur’s Founders Circle consists of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors who share a commitment to incubate and accelerate UC San Diego's innovation.
An implant that strengthens bones affected by osteoporosis. A cream that could ultimately help treat autoimmune diseases. A device for home dialysis that requires no water. These technologies are being developed by Japanese startups interested in bringing these innovations to the United States market, but not sure where exactly to start.
September 29, 2022-- The University of California San Diego campus community turned out in big numbers last Friday to celebrate the opening of the sleek and soaring Franklin Antonio Hall. The 186,000 square foot building is not only innovative in its architecture, it’s also ground-breaking in how research teams are organized within the building. It is home to 13 collaboratories–research laboratories bringing together researchers from different departments to solve a wide range of problems facing society.