UCSF’s Entrepreneurship Center is the premier center in the United States focused exclusively on life science/healthcare entrepreneurship. We are a campus-wide resource that enables any member of the UCSF community to learn about entrepreneurship and application of their invention to the commercial world. Our goals are to facilitate starting companies based on UCSF technologies and to expose members of our community to the entrepreneurial experience. We teach how to vet ideas for commercial potential and business planning. Beyond teaching, we help with the creation and launch of new ventures and making connections with accelerators and funding sources. Our 200 mentors and advisors are available to counsel our startups and class teams. Through networking events, we have built the entrepreneurial ecosystem at UCSF that results in connections among founders, investors and experienced businesspeople. We are fortunate to have access to world-class resources through the rich and diverse Silicon Valley ecosystem. As an inclusive, open program, we welcome participants from UC Berkeley, Stanford and the business community. This diverse group broadens our UCSF focus and translates into a higher probability of success. Whether you have decided to start a company or are simply interested in exploring what Silicon Valley is all about, you will find activities and resources through the Entrepreneurship Center.