Alumnus Launches Fund Focused on San Diego MedTech Startups
Garrett Smith knows a thing or two about medtech startups. He founded his first company as a bioengineering PhD student at the University of California San Diego (PhD ‘12). Since then he has stewarded several technologies through FDA approval; led multiple startups to successful acquisition; directed early innovation partnerships for massive players like Johnson and Johnson Innovation; and overseen a corporate venture capital fund for MedeonBIO. Smith has worked across nearly every stage of the healthcare innovation ecosystem, including as a founder, operator, corporate innovation leader, venture investor, and advisor. Read Full Article
Garrett Smith, Reef Haven Ventures
Aug 21, 2025
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Innovative Minds, High-Impact Solutions: How UC San Diego Accelerates MedTech
UC San Diego is a medical innovation powerhouse – and it’s our people who provide that power. The Institute for the Global Entrepreneur's MedTech Accelerator Program supports researchers from all disciplines across campus, and its mission of bringing innovations to market translates particularly well to medical inventions
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Japan Innovation Luncheon and Keynote
This invitation-only event gathers professionals from the US and Japan biotech and life science industries and is the perfect opportunity to explore international collaborations. Hear keynotes from leading commercial, university, and government ecosystem partners in Japan and get "first looks" at unique, innovative startups.
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Fall 2024 Medtech Deadline
Fall 2024 Medtech Deadline
IGE's MedTech Accelerator Stage One Fall 2024 is now accepting applications.
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Japan Innovation Investor Preview
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Launching the Next Generation of Life Sciences and Biotech Startups from Japan
This invitation-only event gathers professionals from the US and Japan biotech and life science industries and the perfect opportunity to explore international collaborations.The morning starts out with a investment-ready startups pitching to investors, followed by a general showcase. Hear keynotes from leading commercial, university, and government ecosystem partners in Japan and get "first looks" at unique, innovative startups.
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NSF I-Corps® MedTech Focused Cohort @ UCSD Application Deadline
NSF I-Corps® MedTech Focused Cohort @ UCSD Application Deadline
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In collaboration with the NSF Desert and Pacific Region Hub, the Institute for the Global Entrepreneur (IGE) at UC San Diego hosts special topic cohorts of NSF I-Corps regional training.
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