UC San Diego Office of Innovation and Commercialization

Celebrating 10 amazing years! ?? Rewind with us and watch the best moments from our anniversary event. Here’s to a decade of innovation, creativity, and community! Thank you everyone for attending to celebrate with us. Looking forward to the next 10 years! Jeffrey Belk, Paul Roben Corinne Peek-Asa, Canon Purdy, Kamaal W., Alexander Goldstone, Siddhant Bhardwaj, Jack Weston, Mario Gallo, Kaitlin Lee, Audrey Tseng, Flavia Gabriella, Matthew Fagen, Cassia Rizq, Ryan Peng, Christiana Russell, M.Ed, David Favela, German Flores, Setekh Naz Karaismailoglu, Melissa Campbell, Christine Liou, Jacques Chirazi, Christopher Kreins, Anna Lin, Aubrey Davis, James DeLisio

What an incredible weekend with Triton XR at HackXR! In just?48 hours, students went from having little to no Unity experience to?publishing fully immersive VR experiences—pushing the boundaries of?VR, AR, and XR innovation! The energy, collaboration, and creativity on display truly reflect?UC San Diego’s spirit of bold ideas and groundbreaking technology. Watch this short video?to hear more and check out the incredible projects here:?https://lnkd.in/gWZUhMZR Are you a UC San Diego Student looking to get involved in XR development on Campus? Love to play in VR Chat and want to join us for a world tour? Join Triton XR Today!?https://linktr.ee/ucsdtxr Lisel Gorell-Getz, M.A., Shane Moise, Christine Liou, Jacques Chirazi, Christiana Russell, M.Ed, Priya Sinha Cloutier, Eden Faran, Bradston Henry, Jasmine Vodhanel, Sina Radi, Triton XR, Manuel Sainsily, Trisha Williams, Joseph Unger, Unity, Angela Le, Madison DeLuca, Aranza Holguin #whereinnovatorsconnect, #designandinnovation, #Officeofinnovationandcommercialization, #Innovation, #UCSanDiego, #entrepreneurship, #startup

"Pharma-Ready" Gene Therapy Workshop & Networking Hour! Are you working in?gene therapy?or interested in the future of?biotech innovation? Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with academic researchers and industry leaders at this exciting event! March 20, 2025?@?3:00 PM Leichtag Family Foundation Biomedical Research Building, UC San Diego This event, hosted by the Gene Therapy Initiative at UC San Diego, is the perfect space to?exchange ideas, explore collaboration opportunities, and stay at the forefront of therapeutic development. Register now: https://lnkd.in/g5d5UTvy Lisel Gorell-Getz, M.A., Shane Moise, Christine Liou, Jacques Chirazi, Christiana Russell, M.Ed, Priya Sinha Cloutier, UC San Diego, Daniel Oliver, Eric Adler, Elie H. #whereinnovatorsconnect, #designandinnovation, #Officeofinnovationandcommercialization, #Innovation, #UCSanDiego, #entrepreneurship, #startup

UC San Diego has been ranked No. 8 in the world among universities powering global innovation, according to a report by the international analytics company Clarivate. The university placed third among U.S. public institutions. “The growing culture of entrepreneurism throughout the campus, aided by multiple innovation incubators and the endless desire and capacity of the students to change the world for good has made this new global ranking possible,” said Associate Vice Chancellor, UC San Diego Office of Innovation and Commercialization Paul Roben. “In a few short years, UC San Diego has become a national destination for innovation.” Read more on the ranking from Chancellor Pradeep Khosla and Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation Corinne Peek-Asa and how UC San Diego is translating academic research into patented innovations: ?? https://lnkd.in/gyq_v3Hq

Did you know that HackXR 2025 just wrapped up the other weekend? We were thrilled to host such an inspiring hackathon at the Design and Innovation Building, here at UC San Diego. Students pushed the boundaries of VR, AR, and XR innovation—all while tackling the theme of Mental Wellness. Seeing participants go from little-to-no Unity experience to fully published VR experiences in just 48 hours was nothing short of amazing! The energy, collaboration, and innovation displayed throughout the weekend truly embody UC San Diego’s spirit of bold ideas and groundbreaking technology. Check out the incredible projects here: https://lnkd.in/gWZUhMZR Are you a UC San Diego Student looking to get involved in XR development on Campus? Love to play in VR Chat and want to join us for a world tour? Join Triton XR Today! https://linktr.ee/ucsdtxr Follow Triton XR on Instagram: https://lnkd.in/gcAdqHjV

Looking for expert advice on IP portfolio development and commercialization? Connect with our industry experts at the Entrepreneurship Center in the Design & Innovation Building. Reserve your time slot for this week’s Industry Office Hours. Walk-ins are welcome as availability allows! 3/12: Priya Sinha Cloutier, IP Manager, UC San Diego Book now- Industry Office Hours: https://lnkd.in/g6gsa5vW Lisel Gorell-Getz, M.A., Shane Moise, Christine Liou, Jacques Chirazi, Christiana Russell, M.Ed #whereinnovatorsconnect, #designandinnovation, #Officeofinnovationandcommercialization, #Innovation, #UCSanDiego, #entrepreneurship, #startup

Last week’s STEM Student Showcase at the Design and Innovation Building was an incredible display of creativity and groundbreaking research from UC San Diego students! Watch the recap video featuring?Lisa Ganem, alongside students who showcased their projects, sharing their experiences and motivations. This event wasn’t just about showcasing work—it was about sparking conversations, making connections, and getting inspired. A huge thank you to the organizers, participants, and everyone who came out to support the next generation of innovators! Watch now: https://lnkd.in/gSW5fsSe The Basement at UC San Diego, Aaron Bruckbauer, Jocelyn Peers, Sindu Vipparthy, Sean Murray, Alexis Studebaker, David Wang, UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering, IDEA Engineering Student Center - UC San Diego, Triton Droids, UC San Diego Computer Science and Engineering Department (CSE), Lisel Gorell-Getz, M.A., Shane Moise, Christine Liou, Jacques Chirazi, Christiana Russell, M.Ed, Priya Sinha Cloutier, Eden Faran #whereinnovatorsconnect #designandinnovation #Officeofinnovationandcommercialization #Innovation #UCSanDiego #entrepreneurship #startup #STEM #Research #StudentShowcase If you like what you see here, find out how you can continue to support the OIC and its programs- https://lnkd.in/gGHNmer7

Exciting news for innovators, scientists, and ocean advocates! The?Ocean Visions Biennial Summit 2025?is bringing together global leaders to advance solutions for a sustainable ocean future. The Summit will be an exceptional opportunity to advance the sharing of knowledge and solutions to critical challenges at the ocean-climate nexus. During this action-oriented event, global and local scientists, policymakers, innovators, funders, and others will converge to explore solutions and strengthen partnerships that can help restore our ocean and stabilize the climate. When: March 25-27, 2025 Where: Hyatt Regency, Vancouver, British Columbia Learn more:?https://lnkd.in/gRSGY_vj Lisel Gorell-Getz, M.A., Shane Moise, Christine Liou, Jacques Chirazi, Christiana Russell, M.Ed, Priya Sinha Cloutier, Scripps Institution of Oceanography #whereinnovatorsconnect, #designandinnovation, #Officeofinnovationandcommercialization, #Innovation, #UCSanDiego, #entrepreneurship, #startup

Get to know Stephen Mayfield, founder of Algenesis Labs and a recent finalist for the Startup of the Year at this year's Chancellor's Innovation Awards at UC San Diego! Here's your chance to learn more about his incredible startup.? ? Algenesis develops biodegradable polyurethane products, including foams for footwear, surfboards, and various industrial applications. These products address the environmental harm caused by conventional plastics, which do not biodegrade and persist in ecosystems. By using algae-based renewable materials, Algenesis creates solutions that are fully biodegradable in natural settings, providing a sustainable alternative without compromising on performance. Their products deliver comparable functionality to traditional plastics. Commercialized products are already on the market, and the company is actively developing new applications, such as textiles and molded goods. To learn more about Algenesis- https://lnkd.in/gQ6KyW_m ? To learn more about the Chancellor's Innovation Awards- https://lnkd.in/g6VHZkmG ? Watch the full video below... And stay tuned for more videos of this year's finalists throughout the week! ? Corinne Peek-Asa, Pradeep Khosla, Paul Roben, Tim Schwartz, Marie Christensen, Lisel Gorell-Getz, M.A., Shane Moise, Christine Liou, Jacques Chirazi, Christiana Russell, M.Ed, Priya Sinha Cloutier, Debra Bass, APR, Cheryl P. Robinson, APR, Kellie Woodhouse, Paul Shockley, Nick Sandland, Ryan Simkovsky, Pete Morgan, Marissa Tessman, Chris Mayfield, Gordon Scofield, Kyle Hoff, Jaysen Reindel, Matthew Halloran, Katherine O'Shea, Archer L., Sandra Watts, BLUEVIEW Footwear ? #whereinnovatorsconnect, #designandinnovation, #Officeofinnovationandcommercialization, #Innovation, #UCSanDiego, #entrepreneurship, #startup, #polyurethaneproducts, #sustainability, #biodegradable, #cleantech, #greeninnovation, #sustainablematerials

Get to know Niall O’Dowd, founder of Phase3D and a recent finalist for Student/Alumni Innovator of the Year at this year's Chancellor's Innovation Awards at UC San Diego! Here's your chance to learn more about him and his incredible startup. Dr. Niall O'Dowd is solving the lack of part quality validation and early stage defect detection for the additive manufacturing (AM) industry (metal industrial 3D printing). He has founded Phase3D, whose vision is to provide the AM community with part quality validation technology to enable the proliferation of AM use for engineering critical applications. The impact of this technology is an approximately 30% reduction in the overall greenhouse gas emissions (GHG emissions) for an already more-sustainable manufacturing method. Their commitment to sustainability is shown in part through the completion of the Chain Reaction Innovations program, which is a 2-year extremely selective incubator focused on clean-tech innovations. To learn more about Phase3D- https://lnkd.in/gsYWHecN To learn more about the Chancellor's Innovation Awards- https://lnkd.in/g6VHZkmG Watch the full video below... And stay tuned for more videos of this year's finalists throughout the week! ? Corinne Peek-Asa, Pradeep Khosla, Paul Roben, Tim Schwartz, Marie Christensen, Lisel Gorell-Getz, M.A., Shane Moise, Christine Liou, Jacques Chirazi, Christiana Russell, M.Ed, Priya Sinha Cloutier, Debra Bass, APR, Cheryl P. Robinson, APR, Kellie Woodhouse, Paul Shockley, The Basement at UC San Diego, National Science Foundation (NSF), Institute for the Global Entrepreneur UC San Diego ? #whereinnovatorsconnect, #designandinnovation, #Officeofinnovationandcommercialization, #Innovation, #UCSanDiego, #entrepreneurship, #startup, #additivemanufacturing, #cleantech, #3Dprinting, #metal3Dprinting, #manufacturingtech