​Nucleate San Diego builds an inclusive, scientist-led community that lowers the barrier to entrepreneurship. By providing free, high-quality mentorship and programming, we democratize access to venture creation and help more breakthrough ideas reach the world.

​Join us for panels, pitches, and networking as we celebrate the conclusion of the 2026 Activator Program!

​Interested in supporting this event? Donate to the San Diego chapter here: https://nucleate.org/giving/ or reach out to [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities!

​Agenda (Subject to Change):

• ​12:30 – 1:15 Check-In

• ​1:15 – 1:25 Opening Remarks

• ​1:25 – 1:35 State of Nucleate

• ​1:35 – 2:15 Activator Panel, led by Nucleate Alumni

  • ​Title: “Building with Intention”

  • ​Panelists: Sural Ranamukhaarachchi, Surya Srivastava, Corey Dambacher, Brett Garabedian

  • ​Moderator: Ian Newman

• ​2:15 – 3:15 Networking & Vendor Tabling

• ​3:15 – 4:30 Activator Finalist Pitches

  • ​Brainstorm Therapeutics

  • ​ATG Attack

  • ​Gaius Therapeutics

  • ​Eloquigen Biosciences

  • ​Cyclobiome

  • ​Theiphal Therapeutics

  • ​LivMira

  • ​Bendu Therapeutics

• ​4:30 – 5:30 Networking & Vendor Tabling

• ​5:30 – 6:10 Fireside Chat with Tim Scott, President & CEO of Biocom

  • ​Title: “Evolution of Biotech in San Diego”

  • ​Moderator: Fred Grier

• ​6:10 – 6:30 Awards Ceremony for Activator Finalists

• ​6:30 – 8:30 Reception & Vendor Tabling