Become a Changemaker
At the Mike and Renee Child Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, we believe that UC Davis students, faculty members, and staff have the responsibility to change the world. We believe that the Institute has the responsibility to help educate, train, and connect them to do it.
We are committed to delivering impactful programs, expertise, and networks to everyone in our community interested in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, including under-represented and under-resourced people and groups.
We believe changemakers strive to:
- Look past the status quo.
- Learn the power of the network.
- Build and leverage skillsets and toolsets.
- Embrace a growth mindset.
- Put knowledge into practice.
- Solve important problems.
Make a positive and lasting change
Our Guiding Principles
Our Focus: Support their efforts to make a difference in the world.
Our Goal: Show measurable positive impact on their journey.
Our Approach: Deliver “high touch” experiences.
Our Call to action: Promote agency, commitment, and a path forward.
Explore our programs—and launch your entrepreneurial journey
- Entrepreneurship academies
- Fellowship programs
- Business and poster competitions
- Convening events, from conferences to keynote speakers to networking mixers and more