UC ANR Innovate
The missing link in California's agricultural innovation
California leads the world in agricultural research and production. But between the lab and the field, too much gets lost. UC ANR Innovate brings together the people, resources, and infrastructure to move good ideas from breakthrough to impact. Learn about our approach.
Our Work
UC ANR Connect
Our flagship grower-informed commercialization program for companies with market-ready agricultural technologies. Cohorts are shaped by grower-identified needs and culminate in live field demonstrations at sites across California.
Farm Robotics Challenge
A national competition engaging student teams in designing robotic solutions to real-world agricultural challenges, building the workforce and technologies agriculture needs.
UC ANR Build
For companies still shaping their technology. UC ANR Build supports prototype development, market evaluation and early commercialization strategy.
California AgTech Alliance
A statewide initiative coordinating commercialization, workforce development, investment and ecosystem building across California's agricultural regions. Funded by a $15.1 million California Jobs First award.
The Plant
A planned innovation center providing shared, pilot-scale infrastructure for controlled environment agriculture, food innovation, and biomanufacturing.
BioCircular Valley
A research initiative transforming agricultural waste into valuable products, fuels, and materials across California's North San Joaquin Valley.