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START Program

The Venture Catalyst Smart Toolkit for Accelerated Research Translation (START) Program provides the building blocks to equip UC Davis affiliated entrepreneurs with the tools they need to form and grow successful companies.

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NSF I-Corps at UC Davis

The NSF I-Corps Hub Northwest Regional short course offers customer discovery training, a methodology to help you evaluate your STEM-based idea from a customer's perspective - critical to the success of any business.

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STAIR Grant Program

The UC Davis Science Translation and Innovative Research (STAIR) Grant is a technology proof-of-concept program that provides funding and resources to help translate basic UC Davis research with commercial potential.

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