At a Glance
Billion Research
Funding
New Startup
Licenses
Records of
Invention
Patents on
Record
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
Advancing Human and Animal Health
UC Davis is known worldwide for its leadership in the life sciences. Interdisciplinary teams of researchers, clinicians and engineers collaborate to reveal discoveries and innovations that improve and extend the quality of our lives, as well as the lives of the animals that surround us.
Protecting Our Planet and Food Supply
As strains on our environment and food supply accelerate, researchers at UC Davis continue to provide critical insight and innovative solutions for a path toward a sustainable future.
Empowering a Safer, More Resilient Society
Researchers at UC Davis are unlocking new ways to enrich lives around the globe, helping those in need overcome obstacles and thrive.
Enlightening Curious Minds
UC Davis researchers continue to provide foundational insight spurred by a relentless and untethered curiosity.
BY THE
NUMBERS
Extramural Awards by Source ($Millions)
Funding Sources
INNOVATION
New Technology
From life-saving medical treatments to sustainable environmental solutions, innovations from UC Davis benefit everyday life in California communities and around the globe. Last year, the university’s technology transfer office, InnovationAccess, received 122 records of invention, submitted 292 patent applications and secured 88 patents and plant certificates.
New Technology
From life-saving medical treatments to sustainable environmental solutions, innovations from UC Davis benefit everyday life in California communities and around the globe. Last year, the university’s technology transfer office, InnovationAccess, received 122 records of invention, submitted 292 patent applications and secured 88 patents and plant certificates.
Startups
One exciting way university innovations translate into commercial impact is through the launch of new companies. Venture Catalyst provides training, resources, networking and proof-of-concept funding to help entrepreneurs succeed.
BY THE
NUMBERS
Intellectual Property
292
Utility and Plant Applications Filed
88
Patents and Plant Certificates Issued
New Records of Invention
Commercialization
5
New Startup Licenses
24
Plant Variety Licenses
9
Utility Patent Licenses
2
Other Licenses
Researcher Support
229
Research Material Transfer Agreements
44
Plant Testing Agreements
15
New Startups Assisted
192
Data Transfers
7
Information and Copyright Transfers
$542,000
Proof-of-Concept Grants
OFFICE OF RESEARCH
Services Aimed at Impact
The Office of Research provides a broad array of services to help researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs succeed. These services help researchers secure funding, develop collaborative teams, comply with regulations, advance new technologies toward commercialization and communicate insight to expand impact.
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