The Discovery Forum showcased UC Davis as a leader in GLP-1 and metabolic health innovation, bringing together researchers, industry experts, and investors to explore how metabolic hormones are reshaping health and nutrition. With cutting-edge research, world-class facilities, and a strong innovation ecosystem, the event was a reminder of UC Davis’ unique ability to translate metabolic science into real-world health and wellness solutions.
UC Davis Health Ventures, part of the Innovation and Economic Development Office (IEDO) at the University of California, Davis, today announced the first investment from its Investing in the Future of Medicine (IFM) Fund, backing Delix Therapeutics.
Andrew Brown of UC Davis Health Ventures shares his thoughts on the creation and launch of the TRIage Innovation Forum—an engaging, rapid-pitch platform that helps researchers present their work in three minutes and receive tailored guidance, resources and connections to accelerate the translation of their innovations into real-world health solutions.
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.
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.
UC Davis welcomed residents to Anova Aggie Square, the first student housing ever offered on the Sacramento campus. Anova Aggie Square is a smart residential complex that is now home to students from the UC Davis School of Medicine, the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis and other graduate programs.
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into Expert IEP, a platform that combines neuroscience, lived experience, and tech to empower families and reform outdated IEP systems.
UC Davis strengthens its global life sciences ecosystem with strategic partnerships with FLANN Inc. and HM Venture Partners, aiming to attract international biotech startups to Aggie Square and accelerate the commercialization of groundbreaking healthcare innovations.
Aggie Square officially opened its doors to the public on May 2, showcasing its diverse range of research, community programs, and collaborative spaces while highlighting its commitment to connecting the university, local businesses, and residents.
On May 2, 2025, UC Davis, Wexford Science & Technology and the city of Sacramento celebrated the grand opening of Aggie Square, an innovation district that will bring together the university’s cutting-edge research with private industry.
