At a Glance
$1.07
Billion Research
Funding
13
Startups
132
Records of
Invention
1500+
Patents on
Record
RESEARCH
RESEARCH
Driven by relentless curiosity and passion to thrive.
Research at UC Davis unlocks insight and solutions, moving the world forward toward a better tomorrow. Our research programs address a broad range of needs, often bringing together experts from multiple disciplines to collaborate on groundbreaking discoveries for some of the most complex challenges that we face.
Advancing Human and Animal Health
UC Davis is known worldwide for its leadership in the life sciences, in which researchers, clinicians and engineers collaborate to reveal discoveries and innovations that improve and extend the quality of our lives, as well as the lives of the animals that surround us.
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Extramural Awards by Source ($Millions)
Funding Sources
INNOVATION
Thinking beyond today. Solving for tomorrow.
Research at UC Davis often leads to innovations that become the foundation for tomorrow’s products, services and businesses. These solutions not only enhance lives but also serve as vital contributors to our local and national economies.
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 132 records of invention, submitted 269 patent applications and secured 96 patents and plant certificates.
Startups
One of the exciting ways that 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. This year, 13 startups were enabled by technology developed at UC Davis.
BY THE
NUMBERS
Intellectual Property
269
Utility and Plant Applications Filed
96
Patents and Plant Certificates Issued
New Records of Invention
Commercialization
13
New Startup Licenses
17
Plant Variety Licenses
19
Utility Patent Licenses
1
Other Licenses
Researcher Support
268
Research Material Transfer Agreements
51
Plant Testing Agreements
133
Data Transfers
31
Information and Copyright Transfers
OFFICE OF RESEARCH
OFFICE OF RESEARCH
Empowering researchers and innovators to reach beyond the expected.
The Office of Research advances research excellence across campus, catalyzes innovation and technology commercialization, performs strategic oversight of shared campus research core facilities and protects the welfare and rights of human and animal subjects.
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 towards commercialization and communicate insight to expand impact.
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