Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Two people walk next to a long set of solar panels over a canal

Solar-panel-covered canals have their day in the sun in California

UC Newsroom

November 25, 2025

California’s first solar-over-canal project goes online with the commissioning of the narrow and wide span arrays in the Turlock Irrigation District, bringing to life the ultimate “why didn’t I think of that!” idea.

Take a tour of your thoughts with the 'Glass Brain'

The Glass Brain is kind of like it sounds. It’s a colorful, 3-D window into all the mysterious activities that light up the brain.

List Grid

UC Berkeley's Team Greenscape members: Adrian Lu, Ali Ticker, Michael Fleischmann, Olga Ballard, M.B.A. 18; and Ryan Peterson.

Graduate students compete to make food more sustainable

Patagonia Case Competition held at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business.

‘DryCard’ invention wins competition to reduce food loss in Africa

Moisture-sensing card will help farmers store dried food without spoilage.

Congratulations to our UC Entrepreneur luncheon winners!

Entrepreneurs from across the UC system win a chance to pitch their startup ideas.