Event Description:
Join us at the UC San Diego Entrepreneurship Center’s Horizon Accelerator for an afternoon of connection and collaboration. This meet & greet, hosted on the 4th floor of the Design & Innovation Building, brings together founders, investors, service providers, and campus operators for an engaging look at the growing innovation ecosystem.
Select Horizon Accelerator teams will pitch and share their work, offering a glimpse into the cutting-edge solutions being developed on campus and beyond. Attendees will also hear directly from campus partners and service providers about the resources available to support entrepreneurial journeys, from early idea to scale.
This event is designed to spark new relationships, highlight the breadth of UC San Diego’s innovation network, and strengthen ties across founders, operators, and partners. Whether you are looking to discover new ventures, connect with resources, or understand how the ecosystem works together, this session provides a unique opportunity to learn, network, and collaborate in an informal setting.4:00 – 4:10 PM | Welcome & Opening Remarks
- Introduction from the UC San Diego Entrepreneurship Center and Horizon Accelerator team with a brief overview of the Horizon Accelerator and UC San Diego’s innovation ecosystem.
4:10 – 4:40 PM | Horizon Team Pitches
- Select Horizon Accelerator teams present short pitches (5 minutes each + 2 minutes for quick Q&A).
4:40 – 5:00 PM | Campus Partners & Service Provider Spotlights
- Resource providers and campus operators (e.g., legal, IP, research, commercialization support) share how they support founders.
5:00 – 5:50 PM | Networking & Open Conversations
- Founders, investors, service providers, and campus operators connect in an informal setting.
5:50 – 6:00 PM | Closing Remarks
- Call to action for staying engaged with Horizon Accelerator and UCSD innovation programs.
