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At Venture Catalyst, part of the UC Davis Innovation and Economic Development Office, we're proud to support the translation of UC Davis research and technology into real-world applications by fostering the development of new ventures. Through strategic collaborations, training and mentorship programs, funding translational research, and proactive outreach, we foster the university’s entrepreneurial culture and ensure that the benefits of the UC Davis innovation ecosystem extend beyond the lab.

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Grainge.ai, a UC Davis–born startup, is transforming food manufacturing by using AI-driven ingredient intelligence to predict how grains, starches and other ingredients behave in formulations, helping companies innovate more efficiently and sustainably.

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UC Davis saw a 34% increase in records of invention in FY 2025, driven largely by health-related innovations and first-time contributors, reflecting a growing culture of commercialization and cross-campus collaboration led by the Innovation and Economic Development Office.

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Antoinette Banks transformed a mother’s struggle for her daughter’s education into Expert IEP, a platform that combines neuroscience, lived experience, and tech to empower families and reform outdated IEP systems.

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On Thursday, November 21st the Student Startup Center and ACE facilitated the second of three Climate Solution Contests where student teams pitched their ideas for mitigating, adapting to, and creating resilience to climate change. Students were asked to put together a two-minute pitch to market their idea and deliver to a panel of four expert judges. In total, 8 teams were chosen to pitch their idea.