MetroConnect VIII Kickoff and Orientation

For seven cohorts running, WTCSD’s MetroConnect accelerator has equipped sets of 15 San Diego companies with the resources and partners to increase international sales. For specialized assistance, the MetroConnect VIII companies will be placed into one of three specialized tracks reflecting San Diego’s economic strengths—technology, life sciences, and consumer goods.

MetroConnect companies must:

• Be headquartered in San Diego
• Have been in business for at least 1 year
• Be export-ready (you are already exporting goods or services, or are looking to pursue international sales as a near-term priority)

• $5,000 export grant and chance to win $25,000 Grand Prize
• STEP grant expert advising—additional $5,000-$10,000 opportunity
• Mentorship and advising from experts and leaders at multinational corporations
• 7 executive workshops: Market entry, export finance, global marketing, international trade shows, and more (plus two specialized sessions per industry track)
• 1-year San Diego Regional EDC membership—$5,000 value
• Complimentary consulting and support from vetted service providers and experts

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2100 Kettner Blvd, 2100 Kettner Boulevard, San Diego, United States

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