About

Connect is San Diego’s original startup accelerator and the region’s premier innovation leader. For 40 years, we’ve helped tech and life science entrepreneurs succeed by connecting founders to capital, coaching, and community. Founded in 1985 at UC San Diego, our model of linking scientists, entrepreneurs, and investors has been replicated in more than 50 regions worldwide - but our focus has always remained on San Diego, where we are building the best innovation ecosystem on the planet.   We bring the world to San Diego, and take San Diego to the world.