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Innovation and Economic Development

Energizing UC Davis Innovation

The Innovation and Economic Development Office (IEDO) at UC Davis transforms breakthrough research into meaningful solutions by empowering innovators, launching startups and fostering economic growth. We connect people, ideas and resources to cultivate a dynamic ecosystem that drives impactful progress.
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UC Davis STAIR HEALTH Program Invests in Faculty-led Health Innovations

  • May 21, 2026
UC Davis Health awarded more than $390,000 through its STAIR HEALTH proof-of-concept program to support three interdisciplinary research teams advancing promising innovations in cancer imaging, spinal cord injury treatment and breast cancer therapeutics toward commercial and clinical impact.
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UC Davis–born amplifye Targets a New Frontier in Protein Efficiency Amid GLP-1 Era

  • by Phil Wade
  • May 11, 2026
Born out of cross-disciplinary research at University of California, Davis, startup amplifye is developing enzyme-based technology designed to improve protein absorption and muscle health as growing use of GLP-1 therapies reshapes nutrition and metabolic health needs.
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UC Davis Launches Aggie Venture Accelerator to Advance Early Stage Life Science Innovation

  • by Phil Wade
  • April 13, 2026
The UC Davis Innovation and Economic Development Office has launched the Aggie Venture Accelerator, an initiative designed to support early stage startups developing solutions at the intersection of life science, food and health.
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Graphic: Commercial Translation Associate Program online info session, Friday May 22 12–12:30 PST

UC Davis Health Ventures - Commercial Translation Associate Program Online Info Session

Are you a PhD student looking to turn breakthrough science into real-world health solutions? 

  • May 22, 2026 @ 12:00pm - 12:30pm
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