IT’S IN OUR DNAINNOVATION

SAN DIEGO RANKINGS

THEY CAME HERE - INNOVATORS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPak6hXigEY

CONNECT – REGIONAL GROWTH

National Geographic Channel features San Diego as the only U.S. city in its acclaimed documentary series “World’s Smart Cities”. San Diego was chosen for its strong technology sector, local innovators, green practices, smart public planning and an unparalleled quality of life. Other selection factors included San Diego’s size of population, demographics/cultural diversity, livability, economy and business climate, educational institutions, leadership and strong sense of community.

National Geographic Channel's "World's Smart Cities: San Diego" documentary is an unprecedented exploration of the 8th largest U.S. city where technology, talent and innovation create a new urban environment–one that will emerge as a leading city in the 21st century. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiCd80nffF4

SMARTEST CITY IN THE AMERICA’S

BEST CITY TO LAUNCH A START-UP

To generate this list, we evaluated the 50most populous cities in the U.S. on a number of criteria we have found to evince community engagement and availability of relevant resources:• Small businesses as a percentage of total businesses •

Percentage of small businesses that accept credit cards • Percentage of small businesses in high growth industries • Percentage of small businesses with Facebook pages and websites • Percentage of businesses with online reviews.

INNOVATION INFRASTRUCTURE

BREAKDOWN BY INDUSTRY

GROWTH

PATENTS

CAPITAL INVESTMENT - VC

CAPITAL INVESTMENT - ANGEL

RESEARCH FUNDING

SALARIES COMPARED