San Diego Climate Innovation Ecosystem
Join us for an engaging panel session and networking event exploring San Diego's thriving climate innovation ecosystem!
San Diego's knowledge economy uniquely blends world-class research, visionary founders, and strategic capital. This program spotlights how our region is scaling climate-tech solutions, from breakthrough materials-based water production systems to waterways restoration, advanced climate sensors, and coastal resilience technologies.
Our city's strategic location creates a powerful tech advantage, enabling tight collaboration loops between university labs, startup founders, and early customers. We'll explore the critical pathways from prototype to pilot to bankable deployment, and identify where our ecosystem can remove friction to accelerate climate solutions.
What to Expect:
Dynamic panel discussion featuring leading professors, innovative startup founders, and industry representatives
Insights into San Diego's unique advantages for climate-tech development
Networking opportunities with researchers, entrepreneurs, and climate advocates
Real-world examples of successful science-to-startup transitions
Speakers:
Abby Berk, Clinical Professor of Management, University of San Diego
Michel Boudrias, Associate Professor of Environmental and Ocean Sciences, University of San Diego
Kyle E. Cordova, CEO & Founder, AquaPoro
Zac Dobbin, Director, Cleantech San Diego
Mehrad Yaghmai, Founding Partner, Cool Climate Collective
Whether you're a researcher, entrepreneur, investor, student, or simply passionate about climate action, this event offers valuable perspectives on San Diego's role in advancing climate solutions.
Hosted at the University of San Diego in collaboration with Cool Climate Collective and AquaPoro Technologies, Inc.
By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of San Diego Climate Week and our event platform partner, Climatebase. Your information will not be shared with third parties.