UC San Diego Office of Innovation and Commercialization

The deadline is TOMORROW! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to apply to the second annual Chancellor's Innovation Awards this coming February. Watch this flashback to last year's Student/Alumni Innovation of the Year Allison Cusick, Founder of FjordPhyto, who asks "What if we could transform tourism into an engine of scientific discovery?" Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gKSXyXNZ Don’t forget to submit your nomination today! https://lnkd.in/g6VHZkmG Paul Roben, Corinne Peek-Asa, Lisel Gorell-Getz, M.A., Jacques Chirazi, Marie Christensen, Shane Moise, Christiana Russell, M.Ed, David Favela, Eden Faran, Greg Horowitt, Cheryl P. Robinson, APR, Kellie Woodhouse, Natalee Ellars, Paula Thomas, Michael Bumbry, Ph.D. #whereinnovatorsconnect, #designandinnovation, #Officeofinnovationandcommercialization, #Innovation, #UCSanDiego, #entrepreneurship, #startup

Recently we had the incredible opportunity to host?San Diego Startup Week?at UC San Diego's Design and Innovation Building— where innovators connect. Throughout the event, we connected with innovators and founders, asking them one key question:?What does innovation mean to you??Their responses were diverse and inspiring, showcasing the limitless potential of innovation. Thank you to Startup San Diego, and to all the entrepreneurs and industry leaders who joined us to celebrate the power of collaboration and creativity. Check out our YouTube for more videos- https://lnkd.in/gDDsCJVp Kevin Huynh, MD, PiKNiK, Alyssa Thornley, GlueOps, Eden Faran, Ethan Solu, Lisel Gorell-Getz, M.A., Shane Moise, Christine L., Jacques Chirazi, Christiana Russell, M.Ed, Priya Sinha Cloutier #whereinnovatorsconnect, #designandinnovation, #Officeofinnovationandcommercialization, #Innovation, #UCSanDiego, #entrepreneurship, #startup

Join us for 'Insider Insights', a special event with NIH program directors on December 6th at the Design & Innovation Building! When: Friday, December 6 · 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. PST A great opportunity to meet 1:1 with the directors will follow from 12 - 2 p.m. at the DIB. Meet the hosts: - Julio de Unamuno IV, Founder & CEO of LabFellows, and the Executive Director at HomeLab? at UC San Diego? - Stephanie M. Davis, Ph.D., Small Business Program Coordinator at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute - Jason Conage-Pough, PhD, AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellow at the National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases - Xing-Jian Lou, Program Director at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) - Stephen Flaim, Ph.D., FACC, FAHA, the Senior Special Advisor and Investor-in-Residence at NHLBI. Register here today! https://lnkd.in/gNapkEHz UC San Diego Health - Moores Cancer Center, UC San Diego School of Medicine, UC San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Christiana Russell, M.Ed, Shane Moise, Lisel Gorell-Getz, M.A., Christine L., Jacques Chirazi, Priya Sinha Cloutier #whereinnovatorsconnect, #designandinnovation, #Officeofinnovationandcommercialization, #Innovation, #UCSanDiego, #entrepreneurship, #startup

The Second Annual UC San Diego Chancellor’s Innovation Awards are accepting applications through Nov. 22. This program coordinated by UC San Diego Office of Innovation and Commercialization recognizes and celebrates the profound impact of the culture of innovation and entrepreneurship that is unique to UC San Diego, as well as the individuals who are driving positive societal change through groundbreaking discovery in two categories:?Startup of the Year?and?Student/Alumni Innovator of the Year. To apply visit: https://lnkd.in/g6VHZkmG

We’re only FOUR days away from the deadline- don’t miss out on the opportunity to apply to the second annual Chancellor's Innovation Awards this coming February! Watch this flashback to last year's Finalist for Student/Alumni Innovation of the Year, Eric Shnell of Craitor , who asked "What if you could manufacture anything you want anywhere in the world?"? Check it out: https://lnkd.in/dfUbKUts Submit your nomination today! https://lnkd.in/g6VHZkmG Paul Roben, Corinne Peek-Asa, Lisel Gorell-Getz, M.A., Jacques Chirazi, Marie Christensen, Shane Moise, Christiana Russell, M.Ed, David Favela, Eden Faran, Greg Horowitt, Cheryl P. Robinson, APR, Kellie Woodhouse, Natalee Ellars, Paula Thomas, Michael Bumbry, Ph.D. #whereinnovatorsconnect, #designandinnovation, #Officeofinnovationandcommercialization, #Innovation, #UCSanDiego, #entrepreneurship, #startup

Looking for expert advice on IP, corporate, or life science tools? Connect with our industry experts at the Entrepreneurship Center in the Design & Innovation Building. Reserve a time slot for this week’s Industry Office Hours, or drop by - walk-ins are welcome as availability allows. 11/20: Ross Epstein, Partner, Intelink Law Group PC 11/21: Will Alaynick, Founder and Managing Partner, Phase Two Ventures Book now- Industry Office Hours: https://lnkd.in/g6gsa5vW Lisel Gorell-Getz, M.A., Shane Moise, Christine L., Jacques Chirazi, Christiana Russell, M.Ed, Priya Sinha Cloutier, Eden Faran #whereinnovatorsconnect, #designandinnovation, #Officeofinnovationandcommercialization, #Innovation, #UCSanDiego, #entrepreneurship, #startup

Join us tonight at the World Design Capital 2024 Convocation Celebration! This event is a unique opportunity to relax, enjoy incredible performances, and connect with designers, activists, and community leaders. It’s?free and open to all—students, staff, and leadership are all encouraged to attend! Learn more:?https://lnkd.in/gey55kyf When:?Today! November 16th, 2024, at 6:30 pm Where:?UC San Diego’s Epstein Family Amphitheater This is not just an event—it’s a?celebration of community, creativity, and collaboration. See you there! Lisel Gorell-Getz, M.A., Shane Moise, Christine L., Jacques Chirazi, Christiana Russell, M.Ed, Priya Sinha Cloutier, Kevin Popovi?, World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024, UC San Diego Design Lab, Eden Faran #whereinnovatorsconnect, #designandinnovation, #Officeofinnovationandcommercialization, #Innovation, #UCSanDiego, #entrepreneurship, #startup

Can you See the Future? We asked our founders where they see the future of innovation—and their vision is inspiring. Check out this video to hear their insights:?https://lnkd.in/gdrkv-J6 Today, we're thrilled to launch our?Seed the Future?campaign! This initiative invites you to support our mission to build a thriving, sustainable innovation ecosystem and a diverse entrepreneurial community. Your donation, event sponsorship, or pledge will empower us to continue developing programs that inspire, educate, and support innovators at every stage of their journey. A special thank you to our inspiring founders— Edward Wang of Billion Labs, Isabella C. of Y Montessori, Steve McCloskey of Nanome, Steven Moyo, MD of Welfie, our impact investor Jeffrey Belk, and to everyone who contributed to the video and supported our journey. Your passion and dedication drive the future of innovation! Join us in our Seed the Future campaign to support the innovators and entrepreneurs of tomorrow!?https://lnkd.in/gGHNmer7 Greg Horowitt, Paul Roben, Shane Moise, Lisel Gorell-Getz, M.A., Jacques Chirazi, Christine L., Victoria Cajipe, Anthony Reza Razavi, Priya Sinha Cloutier, Paul Shockley, Eden Faran, Anna Lin, David Favela #whereinnovatorsconnect, #designandinnovation, #Officeofinnovationandcommercialization, #Innovation, #UCSanDiego, #entrepreneurship, #startup, #SeetheFuture, #SeedtheFuture

Exciting News! We’re thrilled to announce that the UC San Diego MBA Program for Entrepreneurship has achieved top rankings in the 2025 Poets&Quants Rankings for Entrepreneurship MBA Programs: - 9th in the World - 5th in the U.S. - 1st in California These achievements reflect our commitment to fostering innovation, supporting ambitious entrepreneurs, and equipping students with the tools they need to lead in a rapidly evolving world. A big thank you to our faculty, students, and alumni for making this possible! Lisel Gorell-Getz, M.A., Shane Moise, Christine L., Jacques Chirazi, Christiana Russell, M.Ed, Priya Sinha Cloutier, Tim Schwartz, Greg Horowitt, University of California, San Diego - Rady School of Management, UC San Diego #whereinnovatorsconnect, #designandinnovation, #Officeofinnovationandcommercialization, #Innovation, #UCSanDiego, #entrepreneurship, #startup

Just 8 days left to apply for the second annual Chancellor's Innovation Awards! This is a fantastic opportunity to highlight the incredible progress last year’s startups and innovators have made. Check out this video featuring Allison Cusick, founder of Fjord Phyto and winner of the Student/Alumni Innovator of the Year award. Learn about their pioneering Genomics at Sea program and the exciting research conducted in collaboration with UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Watch now- https://lnkd.in/gZxG6TVX Don’t forget to submit your nomination today! https://lnkd.in/g6VHZkmG Paul Roben, Corinne Peek-Asa, Lisel Gorell-Getz, M.A., Jacques Chirazi, Marie Christensen, Shane Moise, Christiana Russell, M.Ed, David Favela, Eden Faran, Greg Horowitt, Cheryl P. Robinson, APR, Kellie Woodhouse, #whereinnovatorsconnect, #designandinnovation, #Officeofinnovationandcommercialization, #Innovation, #UCSanDiego, #entrepreneurship, #startup