Murrieta Innovation Center presents Evening of Innovation

Murrieta, CA: The Murrieta Innovation Center (MIC,) Impact Southwest Riverside County (Impact SWRC,) and other partners are proud to host the 2nd Evening of Innovation at beautiful South Coast Winery on June 14. This event features inspiring presentations directly from 12 life sciences start-ups that are incubating in the MIC. Keynoting the event is Tara Lynn Gray, Director of the Office of the Small Business Advocate, California. She will be sharing her thoughts on Innovation in California and how it sets us apart from every other location in the world.

The MIC, owned by the City of Murrieta and operated by Impact SWRC, is currently home to a total of 12 life sciences start-ups, with focuses ranging from DNA and genomic sequencing to cancer diagnostic research and applications. It was recently awarded a $3 Million Federal EDA Grant to support a new wet lab, a clean room, a new dry lab, and the renovation of existing office and conference spaces to the MIC.

With start-ups like Murrieta Genomics is itself incubating genomic based innovators in their lab, the only genomics lab that specializes in supporting startups in our region. President/CEO of Impact SWRC, Patrick Ellis noted that “With such a health-care focused region, we are thrilled to highlight and offer well-deserved exposure for the entrepreneurs that work hard at creating solutions for healthcare’s most difficult challenges. Each of these start-ups have a unique perspective and those who are interested in the next big thing in life science innovation should pay attention.”

The event is an evening of insight, ideas, and innovation over a delicious plated dinner in one of Southern California’s most popular wineries. Tickets are currently available ($100/person,) but seating is limited so registering as soon as possible is recommended. Presentations will feature: Tx Genetic Research, Neyroblast Gx, Epigenetics Rx, simplSEQ, Parthen, Trio Pharmaceuticals, Swellter, Gattaco, IV Bioholdings, Burble Creativity, Murrieta Genomics, and Gnomegen Dx.

Thank you to sponsors of the event, California State University San Marcos, Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta, Metropolitan Water District, Perkins Coie, LLP, First Republic Bank,

University of California Riverside, Western Municipal Water District, Southwest Healthcare System, Temecula Valley Hospital and Southern California Gas Company.

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About the Murrieta Innovation Center (www.innovatemurrieta.org)

The Murrieta Innovation Center (the MIC) is Southwest Riverside County’s leading incubator focused on life science startups. The MIC is a dedicated building established by the City of Murrieta in 2012 to better serve the entrepreneurial and start up community in the region. In 2020 the City of Murrieta contracted local 501(c)3 Impact Southwest Riverside County to manage the MIC. To date the MIC has nine biotech startups operating out of the center.

About Impact Southwest Riverside County (www.impactswrc.org)

The mission of Impact Southwest Riverside County (Impact SWRC) is to positively impact Southwest Riverside County through education, resources and programs that elevate all businesses and residents. Impact SWRC is focused on building a vibrant and inclusive Southwest region built by education, collaboration, and innovation. Impact SWRC is a 501(c)3 organization founded in 2015 by the Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce.

About Murrieta (www.murrietaca.gov)

Murrieta's more than 115,000 residents live in one of the safest cities in the U.S., with top-ranked schools, 52 parks, and a dynamic business environment. Central to all of Southern California, Murrieta is truly the gem of the valley. With a median age of 36 and an average household income of $122,207, Murrieta boasts a well-educated population and a strong labor force. Ranked the fiscally healthiest full-service city in Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, and Los Angeles counties, Murrieta’s future is undoubtedly bright.