Health system intelligence profile
University of California San Diego / UC San Diego Health
Editorially verified · Last reviewed August 30, 2026
Intelligence summary
Documented successes: 1,000+ startup companies launched; 2,300+ total license agreements; $13.5 billion in capital acquired by university startups; $1.7 billion annual research impact and $16.5 billion annual economic impact supporting 100,492 jobs across California
Mandate and remit
The UC San Diego Office of Innovation and Commercialization supports commercialization of discoveries from across the campus, including UC San Diego Health and the School of Medicine. OIC provides services spanning invention disclosure, patenting, licensing and startup creation. It works to build an entrepreneurial community connecting researchers with investors and industry partners. The office publishes cumulative metrics on startups, licenses and regional economic impact.
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Documented successes
1,000+ startup companies launched; 2,300+ total license agreements; $13.5 billion in capital acquired by university startups; $1.7 billion annual research impact and $16.5 billion annual economic impact supporting 100,492 jobs across California
Organizational home: Office of Innovation and Commercialization (OIC), University of California San Diego / UC San Diego Health
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