Blacks in Tech San Diego, provides an overview of the San Diego Business Economy and Tech Climate. This presentation highlights the top industries and companies in the San Diego Region.
2. About Blacks in Tech
Blacks In Technology (BIT) is a tech focused community
and media organization focused on increasing diversity
in technology. BIT's mission is to increase visibility,
participation, and change the perception of people of
African descent in technology through community
focused activities, events and media. BIT is “Stomping
the Divide” by establishing a blueprint of world class
technical excellence and innovation by providing
resources, guidance and issuing a challenge to our
members to surpass the high mark and establish new
standards of global innovation.
6. Key Schools
UCSD
SDSU
USD
Point Loma Nazarene
National University
Cal State San Marcos
Salk Institute
More than 650 companies launched by and/or
utilizing technology produced by UC San Diego
faculty, staff and alumni, including many San Diego
biotech and technology firms.
Education
7. Tourism
Key Companies
Petco Park
SeaWorld
USS Midway
Coronado Island
San Diego Zoo
LegoLand
Balboa bark
Comic-Con
In 2016, there were 34.3 million visitors to San Diego,
of which more than 17.2 million stayed overnight and
more than 17.1 million were day visitors. San Diego’s
tourism economy generates more than $704.6 million
in state and local taxes.
9. Aerospace/Defense/Maritime
Key Companies
Applied Membranes
Cubic Corporation
General Dynamics
BAE Systems
The Marine Group
Honeywell
Lockheed Martin
UTC Aerospace Systems
ViaSat
San Diego’s aerospace industry has
been an integral part of the region’s
– and the world’s – innovation and
defense economies.
10. Cyber Security
Key Companies
Attack IQ
Leidos
Northropp Grumman
Sentek Global
Webroot
iboss
SPAWAR
Booz Allen Hamilton
As of 2016, the known cybersecurity universe
was responsible for 7,620 jobsin SD. The
total economic impact of cybersecurity is
nearly the equivalent of hosting four Super
Bowls or 14 Comic-Cons every year.
11. Clean Tech
Key Companies
Kyocera
Cymer
Cohu
SD Gas & Electric
Samsung
General Atomics
MaxLinear
Broadcom Ltd.
In 2016, the region ranked #3 in the nation for
cleantech leadership. Continued growth in markets
such as solar, wind, energy efficiency, storage and
electric vehicles has elevated San Diego as a leader in
the climate action and smart cities movements.
12. Life Sciences
Key Companies
Eli Lilly
GlaxoSmithKline
Illumina
Thermo Fisher
Pfizer
Genentech
Takeda
ResMed
Life sciences activity accounts for more than $31.8
billion in total economic impact in San Diego.
Venture capital investment in life sciences in San
Diego County totaled more than $660 million in 2015.
13. Craft Beer
Key Companies
Stone Brewing
Karl Strauss
Rough Draft Brewing
Alpine Beer Co
Ballast Point
SD Brewing Co
Green Flash
Modern Times
San Diego is home to more than 130 brewhouses,
making it one of the most concentrated regions for
craft brewing in the country. San Diego’s brewing
industry generated $851 million in 2015, and employed
4,512 workers.
14. Sources
San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation
- sandiegobusiness.org
San Diego County Diversity & Inclusion Strategic Plan
-sandiegocounty.gov
15. How can you make a difference?
Volunteer
Share Company Resources, Programs, and Access to Capital
Donate
Stay Active
Spread the Word
To learn more about becoming involved in Blacks in Tech
San Diego, please contact SD Group Organizer, Elizabeth
Cotton, at elizabeth@blacksintechnology.net
/BlacksinTechSD @BIT_SanDiego /BITSanDiego
