Two complementary programs: DRIVE (Distributed Research Incubation & Venture Engine) provides UC Davis-affiliated startups access to a network of lean, thematically oriented mixed office/lab incubator spaces near campus. The Biotech Innovation Gallery (BIG) Pre-accelerator runs September–December with targeted mentoring in IP, regulatory strategy, business modeling, market analysis, and investor pitching, culminating in a showcase at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco.

The Smart Toolkit for Accelerated Research Translation (START) Program equips UC Davis-affiliated entrepreneurs (faculty, students, staff, alumni) with tools to form and grow companies. Includes: LegalNet (free incorporation and legal consultation), VentureNet (preferred vendor rates for banking, accounting, insurance), investor pitch coaching, SBIR/STTR grant writing workshops, market intelligence (MICA) reports, and Angels on Campus investor feedback sessions.