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UCR-Cisco partnership advances smart and resilient networks

June 30, 2026

A donation of advanced networking technology from Cisco, a U.S. technology company, will help UC Riverside researchers, students, and entrepreneurs tackle some of Southern California's most pressing environmental challenges while gaining hands-on experience with emerging technologies.

Conceptual illustration of a piezoelectric scaffold designed to promote nerve regeneration. Researchers in Dr. Jin Nam's lab implant a piezoelectric nerve guidance scaffold during a preclinical sciatic nerve surgery, demonstrating the technology's potential to support nerve repair and regeneration.

From Energy Harvesting to Nerve Healing: Newly Patented UCR Technology Shows Promise for Regenerative Medicine

June 28, 2026

A newly issued U.S. patent awarded to UC Riverside researcher Dr. Jin Nam covers a regenerative medicine technology that represents an advancement in approaches to promoting nerve repair and healing.

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Learn How to Turning Research Into Funding

Attend UCR’s SBIR Talks on the 3rd Thursday of each month to learn how startups and small businesses can pursue non-dilutive federal funding through America’s Seed Fund programs.

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Free Monthly Open Workday at the Life Sciences Incubator

Join us each month at UCR’s Life Sciences Incubator for a free open workday designed for startups, faculty, researchers, students, and community innovators working in life sciences, medtech, biotech, agriculture, health innovation, and related fields.

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Join UCR Innovation & Entrepreneurship for our monthly Community Innovation Office Hours - a free virtual session designed to connect Inland Southern California entrepreneurs with experienced mentors, practical business insights, and resources to support innovation and business growth.

Join UCR’s Monthly Community Innovation Office Hours

Get your innovation and startup questions answered by an expert on the 2nd Wednesday of each month to connect with mentors, entrepreneurs, and startup resources designed to support innovators and small businesses across Inland Southern California.

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Free Quarterly Open Workdays at Riverside ExCITE

Join UCR’s Quarterly ExCITE Open Workday + Startup Social to cowork alongside founders, entrepreneurs, and innovators during the day, then connect with Inland Southern California’s startup community during an evening networking social.

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The Latest Innovation & Entrepreneurship News at UCR

UCR-Cisco partnership advances smart and resilient networks

From Energy Harvesting to Nerve Healing: Newly Patented UCR Technology Shows Promise for Regenerative Medicine

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