The UC Davis Center for Entrepreneurship is offering a one-week academy, March 26 - 30, 2007, for PhD candidates, post-docs, and faculty working in biotechnology, alternative energy, sustainable agriculture, sustainable construction, science and engineering interested in exploring the commercial potential of their research in green technology . Please share this opportunity with any researchers, faculty and students who might be interested in participating. The application deadline is February 23, 2007.

This one-week intensive was created to allow participants to explore the commercial potential of their research while working with faculty, experienced entrepreneurs, and investors. The program includes topics in intellectual property management, market and business validation, building a team, and negotiating with investors. The participating venture capitalists manage roughly $500M in funds targeting green technology ventures.

If you have any additional questions, please contact Nicole Starsinic at nstarsinic@ucdavis.edu

Gillian Parrillo
The Sacramento Executive