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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 HEALTH 2026

STAIR HEALTH is a health-focused proof-of-concept program that advances high-impact translational research in human health, drawing from disciplines across UC Davis.

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