PAST EVENTS

2024

January 8, 2024
@ 5:30pm-9:30pm

Investing in Women's Health: JPM Networking Mixer

Fang | 660 Howard St | San Francisco, CA | 94105
Join us in San Francisco for a networking event

January 31, 2024
@ 9:00am-7:00pm

Women's Health: Heart, Breast, Oncology, Mind & Cancer

10918 Technology Pl |San Diego, CA | 92127
Join us in exploring women's health.

February 13, 2024
@ 11:30am-7:00pm

Galentine's Day

Documentary shown at Angelika Film Center (11620 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92128)
Q&A at Aquillius (10918 Techology Pl, San Diego, CA 92127)
Support and invest in women-led startups!

2023

January 12, 2023

SDAC V - Pitch Deconstruction

10918 Technology Pl. San Diego CA 92127

October 25, 2022 - January 31, 2023

Aquillius Pitch Competition

10918 Technology Pl. San Diego CA 92127

April 19, 2023 @ 3pm

Pitch Deck Workshop (Hybrid)

10918 Technology Pl. San Diego CA 92127

If you are located in CA, learn how your company can get up to 16 hours design support for free!

May 4, 2023 @ 6-8pm

StartOut San Diego

Nostalgia Cafe, 10945 Vista Sorrento Valley Unit #10, 92130
Come join the community supporting LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs.

May 9, 2023 @ 5-7pm

(Every 2nd Tuesday of each month)

Pitch (not)Perfect (In-Person)

10918 Technology Pl. San Diego CA 92127
An open-mic-night-style forum to practice your pitch in front of peers. Receive valuable feedback and network with other like-minded individuals.

May 17-18, 2023

Life Science Pitch Competition & Vendor Show (In-Person)

10918 Technology Pl. San Diego CA 92127
Day 1: 10am- 5pm
Day 2: 10am - 8pm

June 13, 2023 @ 5-7pm

(Every 2nd Tuesday of each month)

Pitch (not)Perfect (In-Person)

10918 Technology Pl. San Diego CA 92127
An open-mic-night-style forum to practice your pitch in front of peers. Receive valuable feedback and network with other like-minded individuals.

June 27, 2023 @ 5-7pm

R&D Tax Credit

10918 Technology Pl. San Diego CA 92127

Learn how your company can benefit from R&D Tax Credit.

This presentation will provide a high level overview of the R&D Tax Credit, how your company may qualify, and the estimated credit amount you can claim.

This course will also provide current, up-to-date legislative changes that may impact the R&D tax credit.
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Learning Objectives:
• Research & Development Credit overview
• Industry Spotlights and Real-Life Application
• Tools & Technologies
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Jeff Kiu
Senior District Manager
ADP

July 11, 2023 @ 5-7pm

(Every 2nd Tuesday of each month)

Pitch (not)Perfect (In-Person)

10918 Technology Pl. San Diego CA 92127
An open-mic-night-style forum to practice your pitch in front of peers. Receive valuable feedback and network with other like-minded individuals.

June 12 - Aug 18, 2023

Catalyst Entrepreneurship Program (Hybrid)

10918 Technology Pl. San Diego CA 92127
Catalyst is a 10-week program, educating the next generation of STEAM entrepreneurs.
You will interact with experts in the science, engineering, and business communities.
Learn More

Week  1: Introduction to Problem and Value Proposition

DATE
TIME
TOPIC
SPEAKER
REGISTER
6/12
8AM-5PM
Orientation; Intro to Problems; Teams Formed, Intro to Research, Intro to Networking & Communication
Aquillius Team
6/13
9AM-12PM
Value Proposition Workshop:

The “StartUp” of You and the “Lean Startup”
Kelly C. Huang
6/14
9AM-11AM
Customer Discovery
Alex Waters
6/15
8AM-5PM
Team/Founder Presentations
N/A
6/16
4PM-6PM
Catalyst 2023 Kickoff Reception:

"Start with STEM, Soar with Business"
Jasmine LeFlore

Week  2: Ideation and Design

DATE
TIME
TOPIC
SPEAKER
REGISTER
6/19
9AM-11AM
Ideation & Design:

"Design Thinking to Simplify Complexity"
Ellen M. Chang
6/20
10AM-12PM
Project Management:

"Manage Stress with Project Management"
Deborah Galasso
6/21
10AM-12PM
Prototyping:

"How to Manage Prototyping and Define Field Testing Criteria"
AJ Razouki
6/22
10AM-12PM
Rapid Prototyping for Product Development.
Joel Gordan
6/23
8AM-5PM
Team/Founder Presentations
N/A
N/A

Week 3:  Prototype & Iterate!

DATE
TIME
TOPIC
SPEAKER
REGISTER
6/26
10AM-12PM
Patents:


"IP Fundamentals for Entrepreneurs"
Jamie Cho
6/27
10AM-12PM
Electronics Design
Jacob Wylie &
Kurt Blessinger
6/28
10AM-12PM
Industrial Design:

"The Benefits of Good Design"
Travis Downing
Chad Skelton
6/29
10AM-12PM
UI/UX Design:

"Ideate, Prototype, and Test with Figma – an Introduction"
Param Dadegaonkar
6/30
8AM-5PM
Team/Founder Presentations
N/A

Week 4: Marketing Your Product and Your Idea

DATE
TIME
TOPIC
SPEAKER
REGISTER
7/03
10AM-12PM
Pitch Deck Preparation: Elements of an Effective Pitch Deck 
David Loseke
7/05
10AM-12PM
Business Branding and Marketing 101
Wayne Conrady
7/06
10AM-12PM
Business Modeling:

"Investor Ready Proforma Workshop"
Maileen Flores
7/07
8AM-5PM
Team/Founder Presentations
N/A

Week 5: Basics of Starting a Business

DATE
TIME
TOPIC
SPEAKER
REGISTER
7/10
10AM-12PM
Trademarks & Copyrights:

"Why Trademarks and Copyrights Protect Your Brand and Increase the Value of Your Company"
Noel Gillespie
7/10
1PM-3PM
Startup Business Law

"Entity Formation"
Anusha Kakani
7/11
10AM-12PM
8 traits of founders, 8 reasons to raise  community money
Justin Renfro
7/12
9AM-11AM
Financing for Startups Panel
Victoria Lakers
Rose Bowlus
Dr. Steve Flaim
Jeff Severson
7/13
10AM-12PM
Business Development and Business Performance
Dr. Eduardo Landeros
7/14
8AM-5PM
Team/Founder Presentations
N/A

Week 6: Professional Development

DATE
TIME
TOPIC
SPEAKER
REGISTER
7/17
10AM-12PM
Public Speaking Workshop:

"Storytelling and Effective Public Speaking"
David Doan
7/18
10AM-12PM
Time and Stress Management
Ruben Garcia
7/19
10AM-12PM
Leadership, Communication & Team Building Skills:

"3 Core Values for Entrepreneurs"
Lavada England
7/20
10AM-12PM
Diversity Workshop:

"Introducing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Pathways to Transformative Change"
Taryell Simmons
7/21
8AM-5PM
Team/Founder Presentations
N/A

Week 7: Guide to a Biotech/ Medtech Startup

DATE
TIME
TOPIC
SPEAKER
REGISTER
7/24
10AM-12PM
Medical Device Overview:  5 phases of medical device development 
Aquillius Team
N/A
7/25
10AM-12PM
Drug Development and the Role of Contract Research Organizations
Dr. Danielle Brown
7/26
10AM-12PM
Quality Management System:

"Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and their role in an effective Quality Management System"
David Savage
7/27
10AM-12PM
Design for Manufacturing:

"From Product Conception to Manufacturing"
Tri Le
7/28
8AM-5PM
Team/Founder Presentations
N/A

Week 8: Entrepreneurial Journey

DATE
TIME
TOPIC
SPEAKER
REGISTER
8/01
9AM-11AM
Entrepreneurship Panel 1: Founders, CEOs, their stories, successes & failures
Paul Walmsley
Valeria Rivera
Dr. Debbie Chen
Patrick Frank
8/03
9AM-11AM
Entrepreneurship Panel 2: Founders, CEOs, their stories, successes & failures
Remy Meraz
Taylor Moyer
Peter Pallai
N/A
8/04
8AM-5PM
Team/Founder Presentations
N/A

Week 9: Dash to Finish Line!

DATE
TIME
TOPIC
SPEAKER
REGISTER
8/10
9AM
Team/Founders Presentations
N/A

Week 10: Pitch Day

DATE
TIME
TOPIC
SPEAKER
REGISTER
8/16
8AM-5PM
5min Pitch Video Recordings
Teams/Founders
8/18
5PM-8PM
Pitch Competition & Networking Reception
Teams/Founders

August 8, 2023 @ 6:30-9:30pm

Drag Show Spectacular!

We're excited to announce our upcoming event, the Drag Show Spectacular: A Fundraiser to Support Young STEM Entrepreneurs, hosted at LIPS San Diego.

This fundraiser is a remarkable venture by Aquillius SEED, our nonprofit initiative that aims to advance STEM and entrepreneurial education and development. 

📅When: August 8th, from 6:30pm-9:30pm 
📍Where: LIPS San Diego, 3036 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104 
💵Tickets: Special Early Bird price of $79 per ticket expires July 15.
Purchase your Early Bird ticket now!
🐦Starting July 16th, the price per ticket is $95. 

Included in the ticket: 
🎤Performances from San Diego’s top drag artists 
🍽️Delicious dinner provided by LIPS 
🤝Connect with industry leaders, students, investors, and founders 
💸Tax-deductible donation receipt with every ticket purchase.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to mix fun with philanthropy!
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Get your tickets today!

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August 18, 2023 @ 5:00-8:00pm

Catalyst Pitch Day & Networking Reception

After an intensive 10-weeks, five teams will present their solutions to real-world problems.

Join us to support young STEM entrepreneurs and network with the entrepreneurial community.

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September 12, 2023 @ 10:00-5:00pm

Pitch Competition & The Startup Market

Chance to win free lab and office space!

Shop innovative products from local founders at The Startup Market.

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Sept. 26, 2023 @ 4-7pm

Aquillius Grand Opening Reception

We are thrilled to announce that Aquillius is officially openingits doors to all entrepreneurs, startups, and founders.  

We will enjoy food, refreshments, and give tours of our incubator! 

Between September and October, we're offering a special promotions on our memberships, cubicles, office, and laboratory space. 

Join us for the grand opening event and discover firsthand why Aquillius is the ultimate destination to launch and scale your innovative company!

Sept. 27, 2023 @ 6-7:30pm

The CTO Talks Series

In collaboration with ArkusNexus, we are excited to host their CTO Talks Series.

Eric Young Director of DevOps at Tealium will be sharing insights on "Redefining Remote Leadership."

Oct. 10, 2023 @ 4-7pm

(Every 2nd Tuesday of each month)

Pitch (not)Perfect (In-Person)

10918 Technology Pl. San Diego CA 92127

An open-mic-night-style forum to practice your pitch in front of peers. Receive valuable feedback and network with other like-minded individuals.

Oct. 23, 2023 @ 1-8pm


The Startup Market

Carlsbad Village Carlsbad, CA

The Startup Market is a unique marketplace designed to promote local startups. The market provides founders with the opportunity to showcase their products and to sell directly to consumers.

Oct 25 - Jan 31, 2023

Aquillius Pitch Competition

10918 Technology Pl. San Diego CA 92127

Oct. 30, 2023 @ 4-7pm


Founders and Funders Halloween Mashup

10918 Technology Pl. San Diego CA 92127

Halloween themed networking opportunity for entrepreneurs, investors and startup community members!
Pitch (not)Perfect Event Banner

November 14, 2023
@ 4-7pm

(Every 2nd Tuesday of each month)

Pitch (not)Perfect

10918 Technology Pl. San Diego CA 92127
An open-mic-night-style forum to practice your pitch in front of peers. Receive valuable feedback and network with other like-minded individuals.
AIDBio Event Banner

November 20, 2023

The Magnetic Pitch - Pitch Deck Workshop for Startups

10918 Technology Pl. San Diego CA 92127
Your pitch deck, delivered right, can make the difference between going round and round on the “fund my company” treadmill and actually attracting the funding you need to build your business and get your projects off the ground. That's why we're partnering up with Diane Currie Sam for the Magnetic Pitch workshop on November 20th
AIDBio Event Banner

December 10, 2023

The Startup Market

The Soap Factory, Logan Heights, San Diego
The Startup Market is a unique marketplace designed to promote local startups. The market provides founders with the opportunity to showcase their products and to sell directly to consumers.
AIDBio Event Banner

December 11, 2023
@ 9am-7pm

AI Digital Biology - AIDBio

10918 Technology Pl. San Diego CA 92127
Join us for a day of learning, networking, and inspiration, as we explore Digital Biology and it’s impact on the future of life!

2022

Jun 13 - Aug 19, 2022

Catalyst 2022 Internship Program Starts

10918 Technology Pl. San Diego CA 92127

Jun 17, 2022

Keynote Address / Meet & Greet

1:00 PM | 10918 Technology Pl. San Diego CA 92127
. Keynote Speaker: Richard Lin, Ph.D., "From Molecular Genetics to Ritz-Carlton for Mice."

Jun 20 - 23, 2022

Design, Prototype, Iterate!

1:00 PM | 10918 Technology Pl. San Diego CA 92127
· 06/20 - Design for Manufacturing
· 06/21  - Project Management
· 06/23 - Rapid Prototyping

Jun 28 - 30, 2022

Marketing Your Product, Marketing Your Idea

1:00 PM | 10918 Technology Pl. San Diego CA 92127
· 06/28 - Marketing 101: What is Marketing?
· 06/30 - Pitch Deck Insights

Jul 5 - 7, 2022

Professional Development

1:00 PM | 10918 Technology Pl. San Diego CA 92127
· 07/05 - Networking and Diversity Towards Entrepreneurship
· 07/07 - Leadership, Communication, Team Building

Jul 12 - 14, 2022

Make an Impact!

1:00 PM | 10918 Technology Pl. San Diego CA 92127
· 07/12 - 8 Traits of Founders, 8 Reasons to Raise Community Money
· 07/14 - Impactful Solutions for Business Development

Jul 19 & 21, 2022

Basics of Starting a Tech Business

1:00 PM | 10918 Technology Pl. San Diego CA 92127
· 07/19 - Startup Business Law: Entity Formation and More
· 07/21 - State of the Industry Report: Venture Financing for Early Stage Startups in 2022

Jul 26 & 28, 2022

Intellectual Property

1:00 PM | 10918 Technology Pl. San Diego CA 92127
· 07/26 - Protecting your Brand: Trademarks and Copyrights
· 07/28 - Patents

Aug 1-8, 2022

Pathways to Commercialization

1:00 PM | 10918 Technology Pl. San Diego CA 92127
· 08/01 - Angel & VC Funding, Support & Equality for Women Founders
· 08/02 - 5 Phases of Medical Device Development
· 08/04 - Drug Development Process and Pre-Clinical CROs
· 08/08 - Quality Assurance, Quality Management

Aug 9-11, 2022

Entrepreneurial Journey

1:00 PM | 10918 Technology Pl. San Diego CA 92127
· 08/09 - Panel of Founders & CEOs share their stories, successes and failures
· 08/11 - Panel of Founders & CEOs share their stories, successes and failures

Aug 19, 2022

Pitch Day Awards Ceremony and Networking Reception

5:00 PM | 10918 Technology Pl. San Diego CA 92127
We will be holding our Pitch Day Awards Ceremony for our student interns to celebrate and acknowledge their accomplishments from our program, which will then be followed by a Networking Reception.

Nov 08, 2022

Life Science Showcase with Stella Angels

5:00 PM | 10918 Technology Pl. San Diego CA 92127
Stella Angels & Aquillius are partnering to bring you the best female founders in life science! Stella Angels is a network of accredited angel inventors who want to fund women (and change the world). This event will feature female founders in life science who are actively raising pre-seed and seed rounds of funding.
Aquillius Corporation
10918 Technology Pl
San Diego, CA 92127
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858-533-7500
incubator@aquillius.com
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