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2025 SD Hard Tech 50

Highlighting the leaders shaping San Diego's hard tech ecosystem

Apr 07, 2025
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A curated list of the top 50+ hardtech companies building the physical future from America's deeptech beach town.

By Neal Bloom

What is Hardtech, and Why San Diego?

Hardtech companies build physical, engineered systems that integrate hardware, software, and advanced materials to…

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