Biotech Innovation Gallery (BIG)
Startup Showcase and Reception
Please join us in person for the annual UC Davis Biotech Innovation Gallery (BIG) 2026 event in San Francisco.
Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
BIG Networking: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM PST
BIG Startup Showcase and Reception: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM PST
Venue: Chandran Gallery, 459 Geary St., San Francisco, CA 94102
BIG 2026 registration will be open soon - check back for more updates!
The Biotech Innovation Gallery (BIG) Startup Showcase and Reception, held during the J.P Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, offers an exclusive platform for startups to pitch and network with investors, pharma & medtech leaders, and strategic partners.
Over the Last 7 Cohorts
Event Highlights
- High-profile Startup Presentations
- 1:1 Meetings
- Targeted Industry Networking
Purpose & Impact
- Provides UC Davis startups with vital visibility and direct access to decision-makers in the biotech and healthcare sectors
- Fosters collaboration and deal-making, supporting the translation of university research into real-world marketable products and innovative companies
BIG Program Overview
- Startup Elevator Pitches: Up to 10 emerging biotech startups deliver concise pitches summarizing their breakthrough technologies, business models, and recent milestones to an audience of industry experts, investors, and potential strategic partners.
- Networking: The all-day event allows for deep interaction - attendees meet UC Davis innovators, discover cutting-edge research-based ventures, and connect over coffee, breakout sessions, and a networking reception.
- Integrating with BIG Pre-Accelerator: Startups that participate in the event have benefited from several months of mentoring in areas like intellectual property, regulatory strategy, and investor pitch coaching, ensuring they are poised for commercial success and investment.
Questions?
Please email us at venturecatalyst@ucdavis.edu.