We support the transition of UCSF innovation out of the lab and into the marketplace as more fully developed therapies with greater confidence of success.

Let's Talk About Commercialization...

Translational technology development and commercialization are complex processes because every project is unique. Innovation Ventures is dedicated to helping the UCSF community navigate those complexities by working up close with our research faculty and promising students to really understand their science. We have a single purpose, and that is to support the transition of UCSF innovation out of the lab and into the marketplace as more fully developed therapies with greater confidence of success. Whether evaluating a new discovery, securing funding, seeking external partnerships, or starting new companies, Innovation Ventures is here to facilitate the protection, development, and commercialization of novel and valuable healing inventions.

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