Networking & Innovation

De-Risking Early-Stage Innovation with Aquillius & TiE

Date:
2/5/2026 6:00 PM
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8:00 pm
Location:
10918 Technology Pl, San Diego, CA 92127

Join us for an exclusive evening of networking and innovation hosted by Aquillius, designed specifically for the TiE community. Learn how Aquillius is reshaping the early-stage innovation ecosystem through a vertically integrated Innovation Hub that supports founders from concept through scale.

TiE’s mission to empower entrepreneurs through mentorship, education, and incubation closely aligns with our own. At Aquillius, we go beyond traditional incubator models by providing founders with the infrastructure, technical expertise, and operational support needed to reduce execution risk and accelerate commercialization—spanning CLIA-enabled labs, manufacturing and quality systems, regulatory guidance, and go-to-market support.

Evening Highlights:

  • The Aquillius Model
    An overview of our Healthy People, Healthy Planet mission and how it guides innovation across Life Sciences, Medtech, AI, and Sustainability.
  • From Lab to Market
    How vertically integrated infrastructure and shared resources help early-stage startups move faster, operate more efficiently, and avoid common pitfalls.
  • Live Founder Showcases
    Hear from 2–3 startups currently building and scaling within the Aquillius ecosystem.
  • Curated Networking
    Connect with TiE members, Aquillius leadership, founders, and industry experts driving innovation across healthcare and sustainability.

We look forward to exploring how Aquillius and TiE can collaborate to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem and support the next generation of impactful startups.

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Agenda

Prizes

  • $10K in office/lab space
  • $5,000 Legal Services
  • $5,000 Tax Services
  • Free Investor Readiness Bootcamp - Top 2 Winners
  • $4,500 for each scholarship to the Big Tree Investor Readiness bootcamp
  • $2,500 USD in-kind services
  • Facilitation of a CMC strategy workshop & Up to 80 additional hours of complimentary consulting support through the end of 2026
  • Admission to the Femovate portfolio plus $15k in award-winning digital product design. 
  • Winner will receive a slot in TechCon's Semi-finals 1 of 32) for a chance to present at TechCon in May (1 of 8) with a Grand Proze of $1M Cash funding plus substantial service credits.
  • Free sign up for Pitch to Profit, All presenters can be nominated to bypass step one of the 2026 HealthTech Impact Award - HealthTechImpactAward.com 
  • $20k in office/lab space
  • Digital Marketing and Branding Services (worth $5,000)
  • $10K in office/lab space
  • $25k custom UX design package from the largest femtech incubator in the US
  • Admission to Maroon Research Institute's Global Longevity Scientific Venture Studio for 6 months and eligible investment of $125k per venture
  • Exploratory biostatistics package: 3 reports
  • $10,000+ in Strategic Go-to-Market Engineering
  • Membership to Mayo Clinic Innovation Exchange
  • Regulatory kit and Regulatory strategy consulting (Medical Device only)
  • $5,000 of tax services
  • $5,000 Legal fees
  • Two months campaign on startup program
  • 3-day ticket to the upcoming 2025 RESI Conference
  • Contingent Permanent Placement ($5,000 off); Retained Search services ($5,000 off)
  • $5,000 of tax services

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Startup Market

Innovative products from local founders

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Activating Startups

Catalyst Capital Symposia is a platform connecting founders and funders to catalyze innovation.

This monthly forum provides a unique opportunity for participants to gain valuable insights into emerging sectors and disruptive technologies that have the potential to revolutionize human health, the environment, and society.

Through engaging discussions, informative panels, and interactive workshops, aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs and investors can learn about essential concepts, strategies, and best practices directly from industry experts.

By engaging the venture and startup ecosystem, the symposia encourages investors to be activists and empower startups with cutting-edge technology.
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