Resources For Faculty Innovators

Connecting Faculty with Funding, Industry Partnerships, and Innovation Support


The Office of Technology Partnerships (OTP) is committed to helping UCR faculty translate their research into real-world impact. Whether you need support securing funding, protecting intellectual property, or launching a startup, our team provides comprehensive resources and expert guidance.

We offer an integrated approach to:

 

Expert Support for Faculty Innovators

OTP’s team includes professionals with extensive experience in intellectual property, corporate R&D, and startup formation. Additionally, our 16 Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIRs)—successful entrepreneurs and executives—provide tailored mentorship to help bring your discoveries to market.

Explore available funding opportunities, mentorship programs, and commercialization pathways, or schedule a consultation with our team.


 

INNOVAR Entrepreneurial Workshop SPRING 2025

Dates and Time:

April 16th, 22nd, 29th

May 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th

5:00 - 7:00 pm
and note that Spring 2025 classes will be held on Zoom, except for the first and last class.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 5th, 2025 by 11:59 p.m.

Apply Today!

Your Faculty Liaison

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Brian Suh

Senior Executive Director
Technology Partnerships

951-827-5578
brian.suh@ucr.edu

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Brian has over 14 years of experience in technology transfer and commercialization of technologies from university and federal labs. Brian holds an MBA from University of California, San Diego and a BS in Electrical Engineering from Michigan State University.

Funding Opportunities for Faculty

We provide funding opportunities to validate your technology and bring it to commercialization.

External Funding Opportunities

Programs + Services

We provide you with an integrated approach to protect, validate and transfer intellectual property; secure industry collaborations and funded sponsorships; as well as obtain entrepreneurial education and start-up development support.