About the Office of Technology Partnerships
Empowering Innovation, Fueling Impact
Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development, the Office of technology partnerships encompasses technology commercialization, corporate & strategic partnerships, and innovation & entrepreneurship.
Our mission is to drive economic growth in Inland Southern California by cultivating a vibrant and collaborative entrepreneurial ecosystem. We bridge the university, industry, and community to deliver fast, accessible, and customized business support. Through our efforts, we help local entrepreneurs develop, fund, validate, commercialize, and scale life-changing innovations—creating meaningful impact for both society and the regional economy.
DELIVERING REAL-WORLD IMPACT IN 2024
$17.4M+
In Capital Raised
520
Businesses Supported
410
Jobs Supported
310
Corporate Sponsored Agreements Executed
What We Achieved in 2024
This past year alone, and thanks to our sponsors, we delivered more than $500,000 in direct grants and resources to our portfolio of students, faculty and community entrepreneurs, so they can conduct technical and market validation, secure new customers and build out our region’s ecosystem. This investment is complemented with more than 2,000 hours of business mentorship delivered through our INNOVAR and Zero-to-Entrepreneur workshops and direct client mentoring sessions. All of these efforts are transforming UCR and our region in a destination for innovation, entrepreneurship and prosperity.
What We Provide
Business Development Support & Mentorship for Entrepreneurs
EPIC (Entrepreneurial Proof of Concept & Innovation Center) provides faculty, staff, students, and local innovators valuable with the resources they need to start and build their companies. EPIC is a path-to-market platform that provides access to mentorship, training, incubator facilities, and access to capital.
Technology Commercialization
The Technology Commercialization team protects and helps commercialize cutting edge research developed at UCR. From developing an IP strategy, and filing disclosures, to licensing technologies, the TC team provides faculty, students, and staff full-service support in protecting and commercializing their UCR intellectual property.
Corporate & Strategic Partnerships
The Corporate & Strategic Partnerships team facilitates collaborations between faculty and industry. The team provides company access to the pioneering research, faculty, students, and infrastructure at UCR. Additionally, The Corporate Research Contracts office helps faculty advance their research by negotiating industry agreements and grant proposal support.
Economic Development
The Office of Technology Partnerships drives regional economic growth by empowering startups, small businesses, and industry partners with the tools to innovate and scale. Through programs like Build to Scale and the Inland SoCal Accelerate Hub, we help bolster job creation, attract investment, and position Inland Southern California as a hub for cutting-edge innovation.
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