Nucleate San Diego Demo Day

​Nucleate San Diego builds an inclusive, scientist-led community that lowers the barrier to entrepreneurship. By providing free, high-quality mentorship and programming, we democratize access to venture creation and help more breakthrough ideas reach the world.

​Join us for panels, pitches, and networking as we celebrate the conclusion of the 2026 Activator Program!

​Interested in supporting this event? Donate to the San Diego chapter here: https://nucleate.org/giving/ or reach out to [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities!

​Agenda (Subject to Change):

• ​12:30 - 1:15 Check-In

• ​1:15 - 1:25 Opening Remarks

• ​1:25 - 1:35 State of Nucleate

• ​1:35 - 2:15 Activator Panel, led by Nucleate Alumni

  • ​Title: "Building with Intention"

  • ​Panelists: Sural Ranamukhaarachchi, Surya Srivastava, Corey Dambacher, Brett Garabedian

  • ​Moderator: Ian Newman

• ​2:15 - 3:15 Networking & Vendor Tabling

• ​3:15 - 4:30 Activator Finalist Pitches

  • ​Brainstorm Therapeutics

  • ​ATG Attack

  • ​Gaius Therapeutics

  • ​Eloquigen Biosciences

  • ​Cyclobiome

  • ​Theiphal Therapeutics

  • ​LivMira

  • ​Bendu Therapeutics

• ​4:30 - 5:30 Networking & Vendor Tabling

• ​5:30 - 6:10 Fireside Chat with Tim Scott, President & CEO of Biocom

  • ​Title: "Evolution of Biotech in San Diego"

  • ​Moderator: Fred Grier

• ​6:10 - 6:30 Awards Ceremony for Activator Finalists

• ​6:30 - 8:30 Reception & Vendor Tabling

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​About the Host:

​Nucleate is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of biotech leaders. With chapters spanning 41 geographic regions and participation from over 280 academic institutions, Nucleate sparks new intellectual communities and embeds emerging talent within a global biotech community. Through open-access educational programming, Nucleate helps democratize biotech innovation — removing barriers and helping founders concentrate on building transformational technologies. Visit www.nucleate.xyz for more information, and visit https://nucleate.xyz/privacy-policy/ to read our privacy policy.

​We want to thank our HQ supporters for championing our open-access mission and empowering the next generation of biotech entrepreneurs!

​Platinum: Eli Lilly and Company, Genentech, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, MilliporeSigma

​Silver: Sanofi, CDD Vault

​Philanthropic Support: Lyda Hill Philanthropies

​Preferred Partners: Pillar VC, Amino Collective, Fenwick, Mercury, Fedsprout, ​Citrin Cooperman

​In-Kind Support: AcademicLabs, Lens.org