Innovation and Entrepreneurship

A student focuses intently as he operates one arm of a many-armed robot, while a teacher watches

The future is robotic surgery. These students get a front-row seat

UC San Francisco

August 28, 2025

UCSF is the first university to certify medical students as bedside assistants for robotic surgeries, giving the next generation of surgeons a head start in a burgeoning field.

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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‘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.

Making batteries from waste glass bottles

New, low-cost process creates batteries with a lifespan four times better than what's currently sold.