Join Us in Catalyzing Innovation for a Stronger Future
UC Riverside's Office of Technology Partnerships is a catalyst for innovation, uniting the university, industry, and community to drive inclusive economic growth across Inland Southern California. We turn breakthrough research into real-world solutions by supporting entrepreneurs, accelerating startups, and fostering strategic partnerships.
By working with us, you help high-potential ventures access funding, connect with corporate partners, and scale their impact, fueling an ecosystem where bold ideas thrive, communities benefit, and the region’s innovation economy grows stronger and more resilient.
Ready to Make a Difference?
You can directly support our mission by donating to the funds listed below. Every contribution helps empower innovators, build opportunity, and shape a more resilient future for our region. To explore other ways to collaborate, partner, or get involved, please contact The Office of Technology Partnerships.
Proof of Concept Fund
Support Groundbreaking Innovation at Its Earliest Stages
The Proof of Concept Fund helps UCR researchers bring early-stage discoveries to life. By supporting this fund, you make it possible for innovators to validate ideas, build prototypes, and take the first steps toward commercialization. These are often the most critical and underfunded stages of development - where your support makes all the difference.
Your contribution fuels the journey from lab to market, accelerating solutions that have the potential to transform industries and improve lives.
Technology Partnerships Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fund
Build a Thriving Innovation Ecosystem
The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fund supports the core mission of the Office of Technology Partnerships: to equip entrepreneurs, startups, and industry collaborators with the resources needed to succeed. From mentorship and technical assistance to access to capital and regional partnerships, this fund fuels the infrastructure that drives inclusive, sustainable innovation in Inland Southern California.
Your gift helps ventures grow, jobs emerge, and ideas become lasting impact.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Student Fund
Support the Next Generation of Changemakers
The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Student Fund empowers UCR's most driven student entrepreneurs as they explore ideas, launch ventures, and develop real-world solutions. These awards provide critical support for students facing financial barriers, allowing them to pursue their vision with confidence.
With your help, we can inspire a new wave of innovators - equipped not only with bold ideas, but the resources and encouragement to make them real.
