Entrepreneurship Center at UC San Diego

Started the morning with a cultivated convergence of climate solutions innovators - Keolu Fox, Ph.D., Robert Jaehyung Park and Kalle Marsal Carbon Blade has a site installed at UC San Diego where they’re developing circular carbon capture systems without temperature swings dependence. Their novel solution can create a material product with sequestered carbon that opens the door to even more opportunities for sustainable construction. Mike Ferry Hybrid Reef Solutions perhaps there’s a need for calcium carbonate ?? Daniel Wangpraseurt

Well said, Paul Roben! UC San Diego has invested considerable resources into bridging the gap between academia and private industry. Why doesn’t matter? This is a proof point for our stakeholders - investors, community partners, and policymakers who value innovative universities for partnerships that create positive societal and economic impact. Shout out to friends at Institute for the Global Entrepreneur UC San Diego and shining a light on the Entrepreneurship Center at UC San Diego Great work and informative Natallie R.! The San Diego Union-Tribune

The energy at the UC San Diego Design & Innovation Building was electric as entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders came together to collaborate, inspire, and build lasting connections. Events like this don’t just showcase innovation—they create it. At its core, the Entrepreneurship Center at UC San Diego is about relationships: the ones that spark bold ideas, build thriving ventures, and advance San Diego as a global destination for entrepreneurship. Whether it was during fast-pitch sessions, hands-on workshops, or the sunset happy hour, the conversations shared yesterday are the foundation of the culture of innovation we’re cultivating together. As San Diego’s entrepreneurial ecosystem continues to thrive, the Entrepreneurship Center at UC San Diego is proud to support the visionaries who are solving critical challenges and making an impact. To everyone who joined us, thank you for being part of this journey. Let’s keep innovating, collaborating, and growing—together. Share and inspiring ideas or something impactful that you took away from the event if you were able to join us. 360 Venture Collective NuFund Venture Group Orange Grove Bio Interlock Capital Qualcomm Institute - UC San Diego Division of Calit2 HomeLab Janus Innovation Hub Liz Wilson Marion The Brink SBDC Gregory shepard The Basement at UC San Diego UC San Diego Institute of Engineering in Medicine (IEM) UC San Diego Office of Innovation and Commercialization #InnovationLeadership #GlobalEntrepreneurship #UCSDInnovation #WhereIdeasThrive

UC San Diego affiliated startups acquired $1.9B in 2024—what’s powering this success, and how can you be part of the region’s innovation surge? UC San Diego Office of Innovation and Commercialization Keep it up! Sonocharge Energy, Synvect, CARI Health, Vektor Medical, Inc., Spinogenix, Inc., and Antiva Biosciences, Inc. !

$23.5M round with participation from Honda, Cycle Capital, and investors Khosla Ventures and Temasek! Great work Sonocharge Energy! Keep it up An Huang! Mike Ferry UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering UC San Diego Office of Innovation and Commercialization https://lnkd.in/gMgZzXgv

"Velocity is the addictive drug of venture and is required for fundraising." This bold statement from VC Investor, Benjamin Narasin, captures the high-stakes energy of bridging academia and venture capital. During his visit to UC San Diego Entrepreneurship Center, Ben highlighted the need to shift from "perfecting in the lab" to "launching and learning" in the real market. With proof of concept funding deployed at an all-time high of $400k and a new Advisory Board focused on talent, alignment, and impact, UC San Diego Office of Innovation and Commercialization is actively closing the gap between innovation and market success. Learn how we're fostering a culture where academic brilliance meets entrepreneurial excellence.

Discover the Thriving Ecosystem at UC San Diego! Join us for an unforgettable day of inspiration, innovation, and connection at the Entrepreneurship Center Open House on January 23rd. Highlights Include: ?? Engaging panels with top venture capitalists & successful founders ?? Interactive startup showcases featuring cutting-edge ideas ?? Rapid-fire pitch sessions with tomorrow’s game-changers ?? Sunset happy hour with live music & stunning San Diego views Special thanks to our sponsor, SMALL BEER – for People with Big Plans! Immerse yourself in a community dedicated to advancing innovation and shaping the future. Don't miss this chance to be part of a milestone experience! ?? Save the Date: January 23rd ?? UC San Diego Entrepreneurship Center - Design & Innovation Building Register today: https://lnkd.in/gtv_uz_h The Basement at UC San Diego UC San Diego Office of Innovation and Commercialization Scripps Institution of Oceanography UC San Diego Wavemaker Lab University of California, San Diego - Rady School of Management Institute for the Global Entrepreneur UC San Diego IDEA Engineering Student Center NuFund Venture Group Spero Ventures Cushman & Wakefield San Diego Business Journal Connect