The University of California Merced, Office of Research and Economic Development (ORED) invites expressions of interest from experienced entrepreneurs and investors who are interested in joining our dynamic team as Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIRs) or Investors In Residence (IIRs). This initiative is designed to leverage the unique skills and insights of seasoned professionals to foster innovation, drive economic growth, and support startup ecosystems within and around the Central Valley region.
Please join us for a webinar regarding the call for Expressions of Interest on September 4th at 1-2PM PT.
For more information and application details, please click the link below.
Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIRs) and Investors In Residence (IIRs)
The University of California Merced, Office of Research and Economic Development (UCM ORED) is seeking expressions of interest from accelerators, incubators, entrepreneurship centers, and small business development centers to partner on regenerative agriculture initiatives. This call aims to identify potential partners who can provide support, resources, and expertise to help cultivate innovative startups and projects focused on sustainable agricultural practices that can contribute positively to the Central Valley’s economic development and ecological health.
For more information and application details, please click the link below.
Accelerators, Incubators, Entrepreneurship Centers and Small Business Development Centers
The University of California Merced, Office of Research and Economic Development (ORED) invites expressions of interest from investment capital firms and investor groups—including angel investors, venture capital firms, evergreen investors, revolving loan fund managers, community development financial institutions, nonprofit lenders, intermediaries, and other investor groups—to participate in the development and support of regenerative agriculture initiatives. These initiatives may include grants, recoverable grants, debt, revenue-based financing, and equity, especially within the Central Valley. We are particularly interested in exploring innovative financial models which prioritize positive regenerative farming outcomes (e.g., addressing the needs of farmers, farmworker safety, soil health, biodiversity, etc.) over traditional financial returns. Our aim is to catalyze economic development through high-quality job creation in regenerative agriculture, leveraging practices that restore and enhance the ecological health of the region.
For more information and application details, please click the link below.
