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

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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.

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Temecula-based Agrobiomics is commercializing a sealant developed by UC Riverside’s Philippe Rolshausen. The sealant protects grapevines from fungal damage that is shown on the right side of this vine.

Turning ideas into enterprise

UC Riverside supports innovation by bringing new technologies from the lab to the marketplace.

Device pulls water from dry air, powered only by the sun

Breakthrough harvester could help provide for your home's water needs.

Robots help stroke victims rehab

Patients regain motor control through technology developed by an engineering grad student.