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Most startup founders have been exposed to basic information on the standard types of intellectual property (IP) – patents, copyright, trademarks, and trade secrets – and understand that IP is one of the most important assets driving company value. However, many founders struggle with applying this basic knowledge to their company strategy and face challenges in grasping the nuts and bolts of protecting their IP. This is especially the case for student and alumni entrepreneurs where the university is not involved in protecting and licensing foundation IP. This talk, led by experienced IP attorney and UC Davis alumnus Todd Ostomel will provide practical insights for founders of science and technology-based companies and address topics such as:

Tuesday, January 26, 2021, 10:30 – 11:45 am

Seed Central, in partnership with Venture Catalyst, the UC Davis Innovation Institute for Food & Health, and the Microbiome Special Research Program will host a virtual Innovators Showcase with pitch sessions, panel discussions, and online company visits scheduled for January 21-29, 2021. The showcase will feature startups and innovative companies in seed, ag, agbiotech, microbiome, and food & health and will also include a panel discussion on incubator and startup space in the Davis-Sacramento region, with particular focus on seed-to-fork.

Shasqi, a startup enabled with technology developed at UC Davis and the State University of New York at Albany, launched a Phase 1 human clinical trial of its precision activated oncology therapeutic. Shasqi is a privately held, clinical-stage biotechnology company with a mission of developing precision activated oncology therapeutics designed to improve efficacy while decreasing systemic toxicity. Shasqi’s lead program, based on its Click Activated Protodrugs Against Cancer (CAPAC™) platform, is being evaluated for the treatment of advanced solid tumors, including soft tissue sarcoma.... Read More

Two UC Davis faculty members are among the newly elected fellows of the National Academy of Inventors:

Their election brings the total number of current UC Davis faculty members who are fellows of the academy to 12. Established in 2012, the fellows program highlights academic inventors who have demonstrated a spirit of innovation in creating or facilitating outstanding inventions that have made a tangible impact on the quality of life, economic development and the welfare of society.... Read More

The Sacramento region has experienced significant advancements in the alternative protein sector. An example of a startup in this space, NuCicer, was spun off from UC Davis in 2019. Co-Founded by Dr. Douglas Cook and Katheryn Cook, the company is breeding modern-day chickpeas with varietals from the past, which increases its protein content as well the protein quality, making a more nutritionally sound chickpea. Furthermore, the National Science Foundation (NSF) Growing Convergence Research program awarded UC Davis a roughly $4 million grant to research cultured meat... Read More

Researchers from UC Davis, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Cal Fire, and the U.S. Forest Service developed a predictive mapping tool to learn where forests are likely to regenerate. The tool, also known as the Post-fire Spatial Conifer Regeneration Prediction Tool (POSCRPT), will help forest managers identify within weeks after a fire where sufficient natural tree regeneration is likely and where artificial planting of seedlings may be necessary to restore the most vulnerable areas of the forest.... Read More

The UC Davis College of Engineering launched the UC Davis Center for Neuroengineering & Medicine (NE&M), an integrated, multi-disciplinary effort that seeks to repair, restore, and augment human capacity to benefit society. Center investigators will apply engineering principles to complement UC Davis’ existing expertise in neuroscience and medicine through highly interdisciplinary research, development and translation of engineered systems that interface with the brain and the body.... Read More

The Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the third round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) with $284 billion in new funds. The new program will initially use smaller lenders to prioritize smaller businesses that may not have received enough funds during the first two rounds of the PPP.... Read More

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UC Davis Venture Catalyst supports the development of new ventures fueled by university research and technology. Venture Catalyst offers several innovative programs that bridge the gap between early-stage research and commercialization and provide entrepreneurs the resources, support, and connections needed to successfully form and grow technology-based startups. With a focus on accelerating technology-led economic development in the Davis-Sacramento region, Venture Catalyst also works closely with partners in the regional innovation and economic development ecosystems. 

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