Annual business competition organized by the Mike and Renee Child Institute, now open to the general public (previously UC Davis only). Provides a forum for entrepreneurs to collaborate, develop, and test business visions. Offers mentorship, team building, education, financing, and networking. $100,000+ in prizes awarded annually; 2025 first prize: $25,000. Past winners span biomedical devices, agtech, sustainable products, and social impact ventures.

A premier multi-day academic program (Biomedical+Engineering, Food+Ag tracks) for commercializing science and engineering innovations from the lab into the world. Connects researchers and students with faculty, MBA students, entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate leaders. Includes mentoring, networking, and customer discovery tools. Available to UC Davis students, faculty, staff, postdocs, and alumni.