Office of Technology Partnerships

Success Stories

International Program Services

• Online experiential entrepreneurism training

  Increase the chances of entrepreneurial success diving deep into product-market fit. 

  The UCR National Science Foundation I-Corps Startups for Innovators Workshops utilizes the Lean Launchpad methodology championed by Steve Blank to quickly determine if there is a market for innovations.  During this hands-on online workshop students learn the basics of company formation, identify customers, define customer needs and pains, receive one-on-one mentoring from experienced entrepreneurs and learn to effectively communicate their business to outsiders. 

• One-on-one consulting

  Extend the capacity of your tech-transfer and entrepreneurial team and get expert tailored advise when you need it.

  UCR experts provide dedicated consulting to:

  • Provide feedback or specific recommendations on  growing tech transfer infrastructure.
  • Address issues with specific technologies or explore areas of interest.
  • Advise on entrepreneurial ecosystem development and mentorship to startups.
• Startup and small business incubation

  Jump start businesses as part of the Riverside California startup community at the “START – International Incubation + Entrepreneurship Hub”

  1-3 month residency program at UCR’s incubation and entrepreneurship hub where companies go through a rigorous program accompanied by a seasoned mentor to further assess the potential for the business and explore penetrating the US market in a safe environment as entrepreneurs cross pollinate with other local and international startups.

• Soft entry into the US market

  Access one of the largest customer bases in the America’s, access funds and be closer to strategic partners as a US entity.

  UCR’s team of experts facilitates company set up in the US to maximize potential access to funds and quick penetration of the market. UCR assists with team formation and close mentoring to increase the chances of success of foreign companies in the US. 

• International Innovation Scholars

  The UCR International Innovation Scholars program gives innovators and technology entrepreneurs from across the globe the opportunity to explore the process and the opportunity to commercialize their technology in the United States supported by UCR’s best-in-class faculty, commercialization programs, mentors, and entrepreneurship education.  More information is available here.

The UCR EPIC International Incubator helps international entrepreneurs explore and penetrate the U.S market with dedicated support and a team of expert mentors.  From customer and market confirmation, to strategy development, business set up, launch, and hosting in our Life Sciences or ExCITE incubators, we are here to support you. Our efforts address pressing challenges faced by entrepreneurs when trying to access the U. S market.  Read our white paper here that outlines these issues based on a survey of Latin American incubators, accelerators and technology transfer offices.

Contact

Frank Rexach
Entrepreneur-in-Residence
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
(951) 827-9217
frank.rexach@ucr.edu

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