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UC announces its 2021 Startup Innovation Challenge winners
UC Newsroom
January 28, 2021
Two UC-affiliated companies that focus on climate change solutions have won the 2021 UC Startup Innovation Challenge, while five others take home awards for social impact.
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New skin patch brings us closer to wearable, all-in-one health monitor
UC San Diego
February 18, 2021
The tool could be a boon to people who need to monitor underlying conditions, like diabetes or high blood pressure.
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UC San Diego alumnus at helm of company behind first at-home COVID test
UC San Diego
January 21, 2021
The test kit uses a simple nasal swab to return results in 30 minutes, anywhere, any time.
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Wearable sensor may signal you’re developing COVID-19 — even if your symptoms are subtle
UCSF
December 17, 2020
A ‘smart’ ring may flag early illnesses, a UCSF and UC San Diego study shows.
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Meet the 2021 UC Startup Innovation Challenge Social Impact Prize award winners
The inaugural Social Impact Prize is a $10,000 award in recognition of startups that are driving social change and justice, reducing environmental impacts, or providing access, resources and opportunities to underserved groups through innovation.
UC’s economic impact on California hits new high of $82B annually
UC Office of the President
January 19, 2021
The University is an essential economic engine for the state, supporting over half a million jobs and contributing to the economy in every region.
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University of California, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
The Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship works to increase UC's innovation and entrepreneurial capabilities, to promote economic growth and public benefit, and to create new opportunities for the UC community. The office leverages the scale and diversity of UC's 10 campuses, 5 medical centers, 3 affiliated national labs and 60 incubators & accelerators to build a vibrant and innovative entrepreneurial culture across the system. Read our latest updates here.