Join the AI Institute for Next Generation Food Systems (AIFS) on the UC Davis campus to discover how aerial drone technology is being applied in areas such as intelligent pest management and food production. Dr. Zhaodan Kong will present case studies from his work using UASs, or drones, to advance precision agriculture. He will illustrate some of the […]
This invitation-only, immersive day features tailored discussions and curated experiences, connecting forward-thinking investors with leaders from the UC Davis food and health ecosystem. Together, we will explore innovative projects, transformative technologies, and cutting-edge research, fostering collaboration and uncovering synergies to address pressing challenges in human and planetary health.
Cultivating a robust network of investors and knowledge experts, to share insights, connections, and perspectives on the current and future state of the AgriFood investment landscape. This event is hosted in collaboration with UC Davis Venture Catalyst.
The UC Davis Education Series, in partnership with SCIFTS, presents a dynamic, multi-part seminar on Tuesday, March 4 at the Marriott Grand Ballroom E. This event will feature leading experts discussing groundbreaking advancements in food science and technology. This seminar promises a comprehensive look at the intersection of AI, machine learning, and food technology, with […]
IIFH Director of Programs, Kim Fisher, has been invited to speak at this year’s Future Food-Tech event in San Francisco, along with many other IIFH partners including: Nici Bush, Chief Innovation, Science & Technology Officer at Mars; Ashley Hartman, Managing Partner at Bluestein Ventures; Brian Frank, General Partner at FTW Ventures; Matt Amicucci, Co-Founder & […]
The Food Systems Legal Bootcamp Series with MoFo continues through April, and this week’s topic is on Regulatory and Food Labeling Considerations, which seemed especially relevant for our food systems innovators! Registration is free, Link to Registration Wednesdays on Zoom, 9:30-10:30a Recordings of past sessions will be available to registrants Session Topics Session 1: […]
The Library, DataLab, Grad Pathways, Venture Catalyst, Tech Transfer, and the MRC Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship are continuing to host our quarterly series of the UC Davis Innovator Network: This coming Wednesday April 16 1:00-3:30pm In-person at Walker Hall on campus This quarter’s theme is about using entrepreneurial mindsets as a changemaker in food […]
Harold Schmitz, IIFH Board member and founding partner at The March Group, along with Selina Wang, UC Davis professor of chemistry, will join Stanford Food for an exciting event exploring the future of food and human health.
TITLE: AIFS x Sony AI AgTech Challenge WHEN: May 2-4, 2025 (pre-work will be available earlier) If useful, from 3 PM on 5/2 until 5 PM on 5/4. WHERE: Physical and Data Sciences Building at UC Davis WHO: Graduate and undergraduate students from any major. No experience is required but each team will have at […]
The Big Bang! Competition is designed for UC Davis students who are aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs. The 25th annual Big Bang! will award prizes for the competition's top innovation overall and for winning ventures in the following sectors: Animal Health + Industry Education + Educational Tools Energy + Sustainability Food + Agriculture Human Health + […]
