UCSB I+E hosts events and programs throughout the year geared at supporting the professionalization of students, researchers, and entrepreneurs. These include networking mixers, seminars, skills workshops, local biotech industry showcase events and more. Topics include entrepreneur career talks and panel discussions, training sessions for funding opportunities such as the NSF I Corps, and navigating IP and the venture capital arena. Events are advertised broadly through campus and community listservs.

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Events and Programs
CNSI Incubator

CNSI Incubator 10 Year Anniversary

June 6, 2025

2025 marks an incredible milestone—the CNSI Incubator’s 10th anniversary!

Over the past decade, CNSI has supported nearly 40 startups and has built a thriving…


New Venture Finals

2025 New Venture Finals

May 22, 2025

Please join us for UC Santa Barbara’s New Venture Competition (NVC) Finals on Thursday, May 22nd at 3:30PM, in Corwin Pavilion on the UCSB campus. The NVC Finals will highlight…


Economic Summit

Economic Forecast Project Summit

May 12, 2025

The annual Santa Barbara County Economic Summit features presentations by a panel of experts on the state of the economy and policy in Santa Barbara and California. The Santa…


New Venture Fair

2025 New Venture Fair

April 30, 2025

Please join us for UC Santa Barbara’s New Venture Fair, on Wednesday, April 30th at 5:00PM, at Corwin Pavilion on the UCSB campus. The Fair will highlight the business ideas of…


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Events and Programs

Women in Innovation Afternoon Tea

April 22, 2025

A small gathering of amazing innovators for a salon style discussion. 

Open to Innovators Circle members only.

To inquire about Innovators Circle, please…


UCSB New Venture Finals

May 25, 2023

Please join us for UC Santa Barbara’s New Venture Competition (NVC) Finals on Thursday, May 25th at 2:30PM, in Corwin Pavilion on the UCSB campus. The NVC Finals will highlight…


UCSB New Venture Fair

May 3, 2023

Please join us for UC Santa Barbara’s New Venture Fair, on Wednesday, May 3rd at 4:30PM, at Corwin Pavilion on the UCSB campus. The Fair will highlight the business ideas of 20…