September 11-13, 2012 @ UC Davis
Come develop the commercial potential of your idea by working with leading investors, entrepreneurs and others in the business and investment community.
The three day UC Entrepreneurship Academy is the premiere academic program for commercializing science and engineering innovations. It is a springboard for moving research out of the lab and into the world.
The academy is taught by venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, university faculty, industry executives and angel investors who serve as mentors and guest speakers, providing participants with the knowledge and networks needed to take the next steps toward moving research out of the lab and into the world.
The academy includes:
- a three day intensive on exploring the market opportunities surrounding your ideas and your research
- daily seminars and interactive sessions taught by leading venture capitalists, angel investors, and entrepreneurs
- the tools to communicate the broader potential of your research
- a networking dinner with industry sponsors, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and angel investors,
- evening mentoring sessions with industry executives and investors
Past Speakers
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My experience at UCEA was invaluable. The ideas I brought with me were challenged and refined by my peers, talented instructors, entrepreneurs, and potential investors, and I left with an actionable plan. - Alex Bailey, UCEA '08 Alum
If you would like to be notified about next year's academy, email us your interest.
Enrollment and Tuition
- The academy is open to upperdivision undergrads, graduate students (masters and doctoral), post-docs and faculty in science and engineering.
- First priority given to University of California applicants.
- Open to applicants from any university.
Cost
Non-refundable due upon acceptance to UCEA. A majority of the cost is supported by fellowships from our sponsors, as a result the cost for participants is:
- $150: University students, postdocs and faculty
- $500: Non-California graduate students, postdocs, researchers and faculty at a university.
- Corporate Rate: $2000
If space is available, we will accept applications from entrepreneurs (non-university affiliated) at an additional rate.
Includes course, materials and dining for the week. Payment due upon acceptance to the program. This does NOT include lodging.
Location
The academy is held in Ballrooms A+ B at the UC Davis Activities and Recreation Center.
Lodging
Lodging is the responsibility of the students.
Dining
- Lunch provided Monday - Friday.
- Dinner provided Tuesday and Thursday.
Transportation
The nearest airport is Sacramento International Airport, approximately 20 minutes from Davis. Click here for Ground Transportion information.
Sponsors
Partnerships for Innovation: Medical Technology Commercialization Clinic
Network Partners
