

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: MetroConnect VIII Kickoff and Orientation
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 04 Feb, 2026 at 08:30 am – Wed, 04 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: MetroConnect supports San Diego companies with grants and resources to accelerate global growth across various industries.About this EventFor seven cohorts running, WTCSD’s MetroConnect accelerator has equipped sets of 15 San Diego companies with the resources and partners to increase international sales. For specialized assistance, the MetroConnect VIII companies will be placed into one of three specialized tracks reflecting San Diego’s economic strengths—technology, life sciences, and consumer goods.Does my company qualify?MetroConnect companies must:Be headquartered in San DiegoHave been in business for at least 1 yearBe export-ready (you are already exporting goods or services, or are looking to pursue international sales as a near-term priority)What do participating companies receive?$5,000 export grant and chance to win $25,000 Grand PrizeSTEP grant expert advising—additional $5,000-$10,000 opportunityMentorship and advising from experts and leaders at multinational corporations7 executive workshops: Market entry, export finance, global marketing, international trade shows, and more (plus two specialized sessions per industry track)1-year San Diego Regional EDC membership—$5,000 valueComplimentary consulting and support from vetted service providers and experts
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-diego/metroconnect-viii-kickoff-and-orientation/100001978195989456
- **Event Categories**: workshops, business, exhibitions
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: San Diego
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2100 Kettner Blvd
- **lat**: 32.7261922
- **long**: -117.1705498
- **full address**: 2100 Kettner Blvd, 2100 Kettner Boulevard, San Diego, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: San Diego & Imperial SBDC Network (https://allevents.in/org/san-diego-and-imperial-sbdc-network/22708035)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 04 Feb, 2026 at 08:30 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 2100 Kettner Blvd, 2100 Kettner Boulevard, San Diego, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** San Diego & Imperial SBDC Network
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, business, exhibitions
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about MetroConnect VIII Kickoff and Orientation ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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