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Innovation at a glance
$16.5B
Annual Economic Impact*
1000+
Startup Companies Launched
$1.7B
Annual Research Impact**
2,300+
Total License Agreements
$13.5 B
Capital Acquired by University Startups***
100,492
Jobs Supported Across California*
*Source: University of California San Diego Economic, Research, and Community Impact Report Fiscal Year 2018; page 3.
**Source: University of California San Diego Annual Report 2024
***Source: Pitchbook, “PitchBook Universities: Top 100 colleges ranked by startup founders,” 2024.
Empowering a Diverse Innovation Ecosystem
The stark reality is our innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystems lack diversity— a systemic bias that stifles creativity, progress, and potential while perpetuating disparities. It's time to recognize this imbalance, break barriers, and provide innovation opportunities to all society, not just a select few, for a truly transformative innovation community.
We, at UC San Diego, are committed to forging a vibrant entrepreneurial community that radiates diversity, not only in embracing ideals, but in championing varied perspectives. Our mission is to lay the very scaffold that ensures innovation flourishes across all society for generations. We believe this is only possible through unconstrained, diverse minds, investing fully in talent and innovation across our community and region. That is why we ask all our stakeholders to actively promote equity, weave networks for inclusivity, and stand as an ally.
Be it technological breakthroughs, research commercialization, or tech licensing, OIC offers unwavering support for your long-term success.
Featured Opportunities
GEM Program
Apply for the GEM Program to receive up to $40,000 in funding for interdisciplinary teams of UC San Diego engineering and clinical faculty developing innovative early-phase technology solutions to pressing medical challenges. Apply by June 23, 2025.
StartBlue Ocean Enterprise Accelerator Cohort 2025 Applications Now Open
Apply by July 31, 2025 to be the part of the next cohort and gain the training, mentorship, resources, and network needed to launch and scale your ocean intelligence startup. Also check out the upcoming information session: June 26, 12-1 p.m. PT via Zoom. Register Now.