EvoNexus
                                EvoNexus is a non-equity startup accelerator based in La Jolla, California that has been supporting entrepreneurs since 1998. Led by Rory Moore and Walter Davis, EvoNexus provides a supportive environment for motivated entrepreneurs to develop their transformative ideas into fundable and commercially viable companies.
                                Key Info
                                                                            
                                                        Location                                                    
                                                    
                                                        La Jolla, California, United States                                                    
                                                
                                                        Founded Year                                                    
                                                    
                                                        1998                                                    
                                                
                                                        Founders                                                    
                                                    
                                                        Rory Moore, Walter Davis                                                    
                                                
                                                        Investment Stage                                                    
                                                    
                                                        Non Equity Assistance                                                    
                                                
                                                        Number of Investments                                                    
                                                    
                                                        229                                                    
                                                
                                                        Number of Exits                                                    
                                                    
                                                        34                                                    
                                                
                                                        Industries                                                    
                                                    
                                                        Analytics, Cyber Security, FinTech, Hardware, Health Care, Internet of Things, Life Science, Robotics, SaaS, Semiconductor                                                    
                                                
                                                        Number of Portfolio Organizations                                                    
                                                    
                                                        227                                                    
                                                
                                                        Number of Lead Investments                                                    
                                                    
                                                        1                                                    
                                                
                                                        Number of Diversity Investments                                                    
                                                    
                                                        32                                                    
                                                
                                                        Number of Exits (IPO)                                                    
                                                    
                                                        34                                                    
                                                
                                                        Accelerator Program Type                                                    
                                                    
                                                        On-Site                                                    
                                                
                                                        Accelerator Duration (in weeks)                                                    
                                                    
                                                        72,104                                                    
                                                
                                                        Contact Email                                                    
                                                    
                                                
                                                        Contact Number                                                    
                                                    
                                                        888.926.3987                                                    
                                                Launch Factory
                                Launch Factory is a startup accelerator based in San Diego, California, specializing in launching and investing in entrepreneurial companies. Founded by James Hereford in 2018, Launch Factory acts as a studio and investment firm, providing extensive support and resources to help startup companies succeed in their early stages.
                                Key Info
                                                                            
                                                        Location                                                    
                                                    
                                                        San Diego, California, United States                                                    
                                                
                                                        Founded Year                                                    
                                                    
                                                        2018                                                    
                                                
                                                        Founders                                                    
                                                    
                                                        James Hereford                                                    
                                                
                                                        Number of Investments                                                    
                                                    
                                                        1                                                    
                                                
                                                        Industries                                                    
                                                    
                                                        Venture Capital                                                    
                                                
                                                        Number of Portfolio Organizations                                                    
                                                    
                                                        1                                                    
                                                
                                                        Number of Diversity Investments                                                    
                                                    
                                                        1                                                    
                                                
                                                        Accelerator Program Type                                                    
                                                    
                                                        Online                                                    
                                                
                                                        Contact Email                                                    
                                                    
                                                MetroConnect San Diego
                                MetroConnect San Diego is a startup accelerator that offers a comprehensive range of financial and programmatic resources to small and mid-sized businesses in the San Diego region, helping them to grow and thrive in the competitive market.
                                Key Info
                                                                            
                                                        Location                                                    
                                                    
                                                        San Diego, California, United States                                                    
                                                
                                                        Contact Email                                                    
                                                    
                                                
                                                        Contact Number                                                    
                                                    
                                                        (619) 234-8484                                                    
                                                JLABS
                                JLABS is a network of open innovation ecosystems, supporting healthcare innovators across various sectors to accelerate life-saving solutions. They offer industry connections, entrepreneurial programs, and lab space to empower researchers and entrepreneurs in delivering impactful health and wellness solutions.
                                Key Info
                                                                            
                                                        Location                                                    
                                                    
                                                        San Diego, California, United States                                                    
                                                
                                                        Founded Year                                                    
                                                    
                                                        2015                                                    
                                                
                                                        Number of Investments                                                    
                                                    
                                                        8                                                    
                                                
                                                        Number of Exits                                                    
                                                    
                                                        1                                                    
                                                
                                                        Industries                                                    
                                                    
                                                        Association                                                    
                                                
                                                        Number of Portfolio Organizations                                                    
                                                    
                                                        8                                                    
                                                
                                                        Number of Lead Investments                                                    
                                                    
                                                        1                                                    
                                                
                                                        Number of Diversity Investments                                                    
                                                    
                                                        1                                                    
                                                
                                                        Number of Exits (IPO)                                                    
                                                    
                                                        1                                                    
                                                Zahn Innovation Platform Launchpad
                                ZIP Launchpad is a startup accelerator located in San Diego, California, that offers comprehensive support and resources to innovators from San Diego State University, fostering an entrepreneurial community dedicated to empowering and nurturing emerging talents in the region.
                                Key Info
                                                                            
                                                        Location                                                    
                                                    
                                                        San Diego, California, United States                                                    
                                                
                                                        Industries                                                    
                                                    
                                                        Communities, Incubators                                                    
                                                
                                                        Contact Email                                                    
                                                    
                                                
                                                        Contact Number                                                    
                                                    
                                                        (619)594-0828                                                    
                                                Ad Astra Ventures
                                Ad Astra Ventures is a Solana Beach-based investment firm that provides support and funding exclusively to women-led innovations, aiming to bridge the gender gap in entrepreneurship. Founded in 2018 by Allison Long, Silvia Mah, and Vidya Dinamani, the accelerator aims to empower and nurture female entrepreneurs through their extensive network and resources.
                                Key Info
                                                                            
                                                        Location                                                    
                                                    
                                                        Solana Beach, California, United States                                                    
                                                
                                                        Founded Year                                                    
                                                    
                                                        2018                                                    
                                                
                                                        Founders                                                    
                                                    
                                                        Allison Long, Silvia Mah, Vidya Dinamani                                                    
                                                
                                                        Number of Investments                                                    
                                                    
                                                        5                                                    
                                                
                                                        Industries                                                    
                                                    
                                                        Business Development, Consulting, Management Consulting                                                    
                                                
                                                        Number of Portfolio Organizations                                                    
                                                    
                                                        5                                                    
                                                
                                                        Number of Diversity Investments                                                    
                                                    
                                                        3                                                    
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