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 Office of the President |
UC’s economic impact on California hits new high of $82B annually
The University is an essential economic engine for the state, supporting over half a million jobs and contributing to the economy in every region.
UC Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship |
2021 UC Startup Innovation Challenge
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!
UC Newsroom |
Apply now for UC’s Startup Innovation Challenge
Winners will take home a $50K cash prize and get to network with industry leaders.
UC Newsroom |
Finalists announced for 2020 UC Startup Pitch Showcase
Five UC startups will have the opportunity to pitch their companies to more than 900 business leaders and could win $10 million in funding.
UC Berkeley |
Our energy grid is vulnerable. Locally sourced power may be the answer.
Solar-powered microgrids could be key in the face of increasing wildfire risk and cybersecurity threats.
UC Office of the President |
UC students gain new resources, opportunities through expanded entrepreneurship program
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.
UC San Diego |
Hate spoilers? This AI tool spots them for you
Neural networks-based SpoilerNet is designed to catch online spoilers before they catch you off guard.
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Two UC entrepreneurs take home top prizes at global innovation summit
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.
UC Newsroom |
Pop-up institutes help medical research advance quickly, cheaply
If restaurants and retail can test new concepts with minimal investment, why not medicine?
UC Newsroom |
UC alumni entrepreneurs pitch at venture summit
Top alumni entrepreneurs prove that UC’s changemakers can be found well beyond the campus gates
UC Office of the President |
AB 2664 innovation funds supported hundreds of startups, dozens of product launches in 2017
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.