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.

A UC Santa Barbara biotech startup focused on creating a drug to stop uncontrolled bleeding has won the 2020 UC Startup Pitch Showcase.

Berkeley Lab scientists are solving the practical and environmental problems of traditional plastics.

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.

The University is an essential economic engine for the state, supporting over half a million jobs and contributing to the economy in every region. 

Open to UC students, alumni, faculty, staff, postdocs and visiting scholars, the challenge offers prize money and connects UC-affiliated startups with investors and support networks. Apply by Nov. 10 at UCInnovationChallenge.org!

Winners will take home a $50K cash prize and get to network with industry leaders.

Five UC startups will have the opportunity to pitch their companies to more than 900 business leaders and could win $10 million in funding.

The University of California and the Blackstone Charitable Foundation announced today (Sept. 24) the expansion of an exciting program that will equip students with more tools and resources to take their entrepreneurship and innovation to the next level.

The University of California congratulates the accomplished winners and finalists of the third annual UC Entrepreneur Pitch Competition, which recognizes creative approaches that revolutionize contemporary business models.

The University of California announced today (Nov. 30) that a $22 million investment from the State of California to accelerate innovation and entrepreneurship across the UC system has supported more than 500 new startups and existing companies, helped launch at least 47 new products and enabled companies to attract $3.7 million in additional investments. 

The University of California today (Oct. 25) launched the “I am a UC Entrepreneur” campaign for alumni entrepreneurs. Starting today, UC alumni entrepreneurs and startup leaders are invited to submit two-minute videos and associated pitch materials explaining their vision and strategy to UC’s Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.