QB3

QB3 supports research, innovation, and entrepreneurship to address challenges in human and planetary health – climate change – on and across University of California campuses at Berkeley, San Francisco, and Santa Cruz.

QB3 operates startup incubators in a public-private partnership to help entrepreneurial scientists translate advances in research into scalable solutions for better health, a sustainable environment, and a dynamic economy. Through lab space and programs, QB3 accelerates development of new technologies for the public good, provides training opportunities and jobs for UC students, and boosts the economic development of our universities and California communities.

Events from this organizer

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  • Leveraging UC Resources To Launch Your Biotech Company

    Hay Barn 94 Ranch View Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Are you a UCSC faculty member, postdoc, or graduate student with an entrepreneurial mindset? Join us for an insightful panel discussion on how to turn your biotech research into a successful startup. Learn how to tap into the University of California’s robust innovation ecosystem—from research commercialization and funding opportunities to mentorship and startup incubation. Hear […]

  • Santa Cruz Launchpad

    Santa Cruz Launchpad Student Startup Competition & Job Fair

    the Grove 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    The 10th annual Santa Cruz Launchpad event combines a student startup competition with a community career fair, all under one roof! This year’s event takes place at the The Grove […]

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    QB3/QBI Pre-Hackathon Mixer

    Rachel Carson College 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA

    Join us for an exciting pre-hackathon mixer at University of California, Santa Cruz! Get ready to mingle, form teams, and start brainstorming ideas for your projects before the QBI Hackathon kicks off at UCSF in June 2026. Agenda 5:00 PM – Doors Open 5:30 PM – Pitch Session 6:00 PM – Networking & Mingling We […]