Ventures in Innovation

Innovation Ventures at UCSF supports the unique journey of each project by closely collaborating with our research faculty and students. Our goal is to transition UCSF innovations from the lab to the marketplace as fully developed therapies, ensuring greater success. Whether assessing new discoveries, securing funding, forming partnerships, or launching companies, Innovation Ventures streamlines the protection, development, and commercialization of valuable healing inventions.

New Possibilities for Healthcare

UCSF fosters innovators behind industry 
giants like Genentech and Novartis.

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Meet Our Team

Meet the driving force 
behind the future of innovation

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Catalyst Program

UCSF's Catalyst Program propels impactful 
discoveries with commercial potential.

Seeding New Discovery

Invent Fund

Established to internally finance and support promising 
inventions with experienced project management.

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