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UCI Applied Innovation
Operating Status: Operating
UCI Applied Innovation fosters economic growth by connecting university discoveries with industry, cultivating an entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Founded
2014
Location
Irvine, CA, US
UCI Applied Innovation serves as a bridge between University of California, Irvine's research capabilities and the business community in Orange County. The organization focuses on supporting early-stage startups and innovations emerging from the university, providing non-equity assistance and resources to help commercialize academic discoveries.
Notable portfolio companies include Amplifica, which develops treatments for hair loss, and jCyte, working on cell regeneration for blindness. UCI Applied Innovation offers a range of services to support entrepreneurs, including access to university inventions, talent, and research capabilities. The organization aims to foster economic growth and job creation by facilitating connections between academia and industry.