SACC San Diego's High Tech Program

The San Diego region has one of the highest concentrations of high-tech companies in the United States and this is illustrated by several facts. San Diego’s communications equipment manufacturing industry employs 25,469 people and has a $12.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. With the highest concentration of wireless employment in the U.S and 75,000 miles of underground fiber optic cable, also the most in the nation, the region becomes optimal for high tech establishments. Hence, San Diego is home to more than 1,400 software and computer services companies, employing 13,963 people, and contributing $3.7 billion annually to the local economy. Moreover, San Diego is a leader in U.S. defense and homeland security efforts with a direct economic impact of $13.4 billion.

One success factor that makes San Diego into one of the nation’s leading high-tech clusters is a unique combination of universities, research institutions, industry, vibrant networking, and vital venture capital. The San Diego lifestyle and the not yet saturated market also helps attract top talent. Here are some examples of the local high-tech players:

• Universities: UCSD, San Diego State, University of San Diego…
• Research Institutes: Calit2, West Wireless Health, Supercomputer Center…
• Industry: Qualcomm, Leap, Motorola, Nokia, ViaSat, Sony, Intuit, ESET, FICO, Websense…
• Defense: SAIC, Spawar…
• Networking: SACC, CommNexus, Connect,SDSIC…
• Venture capital: San Diego Venture Group,Mission Ventures…

SACC San Diego can help high-tech companies get the right introduction to our network in the San Diego region. For Swedish companies, we offer a more approachable network, since we thoroughly understand the Swedish culture and language and can help translate the finer nuances that are critical to quickly establish a good business relationship. This goes both ways, so for local companies we can assist in exploring opportunities in the Swedish market and with Swedish partners.

Services SACC San Diego and our High Technology network can provide:

Market Analysis for Expansion Into the US Market
Develop plan for prospective Swedish companies looking to expand into the US market; market analysis, competitive analysis, marketing planning, partnerships, etc.

Mediate Connections with US High Technology Companies

Assessing suitable companies for partnerships, joint ventures, licensing of technology, M&A and/or technological exchange