Startup San Diego’s August edition of 1st Mondays – Networking & Startup Event is bringing together founders, investors, innovators, and startup leaders for an evening focused on one of the fastest-growing sectors in innovation: defense and dual-use technology.
Taking place on Monday, August 3, at the UC San Diego Design and Innovation Building, the event will feature an expert panel exploring how startups can successfully build technologies that serve both commercial and government markets. Attendees will also have the opportunity to network with more than 250 members of San Diego’s startup ecosystem, meet local founders, and connect with investors and industry professionals.
We’re excited to introduce the exhibitors joining us for August’s 1st Mondays:
Aztech Industrial Devices
Aztech Industrial Devices makes the 1Step, the world’s first and only patented foot-operated latched door-handle system. Unlike traditional foot-operated door openers, the 1Step allows users to release the latch and open a door with their foot, reducing hand contact with high-touch surfaces. Residential and commercial versions are being developed for homes, healthcare facilities, offices, hospitality venues, public buildings, and other shared environments where hygiene, accessibility, and convenience matter.
Data Science Alliance
Data Science Alliance is a nonprofit community that connects data scientists, AI professionals, researchers, and organizations through networking, education, and collaboration. By fostering knowledge sharing and professional development, the organization helps strengthen San Diego’s growing data science ecosystem.
hopsctch
Hopsctch (hop-scotch) is a binational (San Diego Tijuana) full-service design and marketing agency. We specialize in all things digital and print, and we work alongside startups and small to medium-sized businesses, and non-profit organizations as creative partners, helping them amplify their mission, get to their right audience, and grow their community. We look at design from a community-driven lens, conscious of the impact and passionate to leave a lasting legacy. Notable clients include: Startup San Diego, Connect San Diego, Stella Foundation, Neighborhood National Bank, and TL Foundation.
PapilioX
PapilioX is building agentic AI infrastructure to help cancer centers scale continuous, adaptive, and personalized oncology care.
Procura Federal
Procura Federal finds and analyzes every federal government contracting opportunity against your company’s capabilities statement. This decreases the time to a bid/no-bid decision by over 95%, allowing you and your team to focus on writing winning proposals.
RentScore
RentScore helps real estate investors and agents evaluate rental properties in under 60 seconds. Enter a property address to instantly see estimated rent, expenses, cash flow, returns, risk, and a clear 1–100 RentScore. Stop by our booth for a live demo and see how quickly you can determine whether a property is worth pursuing.
Value Insights.AI
Value Insights.AI is a web-based AI-backed non-cash charitable contribution app. Our technology helps taxpayers identify, value and document their charitable contributions with a single photo.
Wayfarer Aircraft Research
Wayfarer Aircraft Research is a San Diego based aerospace company led by a team with deep industry experience. Our patented dual-use technology enables highly efficient aircraft to operate without runways, solving the Pentagon’s most urgent logistics problem. We’ve validated our technology in-flight with $1.3M in NASA and NSF funding. See our technology demonstrator aircraft in action at https://www.youtube.com/@wayfareraircraft
Join us for 1st Mondays
Connect with San Diego’s thriving startup community for an evening of networking, learning, and meaningful conversations. Meet more than 200 founders, investors, entrepreneurs, and innovators, hear insights from industry leaders during our featured panel, and explore the Expo featuring organizations driving innovation across our local ecosystem. Whether you’re launching your first startup, growing your network, or looking for your next opportunity, 1st Mondays is the place to be. Reserve your spot today before we sell out!
