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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 Health Strengthens Taiwan Partnerships to Advance Biomedical Innovation

  • October 06, 2026
  • News & Announcements
UC Davis Health expanded Taiwan partnerships to accelerate biomedical innovation, linking Aggie Square, universities and industry to drive research, commercialization and clinical translation in cell & gene therapy, cancer, medical devices, digital health and AI.
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UC Davis, Partners Launch Scale-Up Program to Help South Korean Startups Enter U.S. Market

  • by Philip M Wade
  • October 05, 2026
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UC Davis, FLANN and partners launched the nine-month Scale-Up Program to help South Korean life-sciences startups enter the U.S. market via Aggie Square, offering clinical collaboration, U.S. market validation, commercialization support, investor access and strategic partnerships.
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From Lab to Livestock: How Customer Discovery Helped 2C Bioscience Find Its Focus

  • by Phil Wade
  • September 24, 2026
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Through the NSF I-Corps customer discovery program, 2C Bioscience found its beachhead market and a path towards faster commercialization—demonstrating how industry engagement can help turn lab innovations into viable business opportunities.
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