About Us

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.
 

Who We Are

Become an Aggie Innovator

At the Mike and Renee Child Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, we believe that UC Davis students, faculty and staff have a responsibility to change the world.

And that we have a responsibility—and the tools, knowledge and expertise—to help you do just that.

We help researchers find a path to commercialization—and help students develop the entrepreneurial mindset needed to solve our world’s challenging social and economic problems.