Davis' Engineering & Life Science Incubator
Mission:
Intent:
“Our mission is to make Davis the worlds’ hub for Food, AgTech, and Sustainability innovation. By providing the specialized space, resources, and community they need, we help companies grow stronger, faster, — tackling global challenges while strengthening our economy and our planet’s future.”
“Our Intent is to build a world-class network of facilities, services, and programs in Davis so that the world-changing technologies that are developed here have the best chance of making an impact in the world market.
Affordable R&D Startup Space
Starting any company is hard, but bringing a new technology to market is even harder.
Inventopia focuses on providing resources for "tough tech" companies - those that require up-front R&D, prototyping and testing.
The paradox for tough tech entrepreneurs is that doing this kind of development work is expensive; yet it is hard to raise capital if you havent aready done that work.
Inventopia breaks this paradox. We provide low-cost access to cutting edge laboratory and prototyping technologies so that you can spend less time and money on raising money, and more time on "doing the work".
Inventopia is a member of the UC Davis Venture Catalyst Distributed Research Incubation and Venture Engine (DRIVE™) Program, a network of lean, thematically oriented business incubators.
Inventopia is supported by the City of Davis as a partner in economic development: advancing the city's interests in creating a robust and productive local economy.
Celebrating 8 years serving startups
& building a community of entrepreneurs in Davis
Become a Member
Becoming a member of Inventopia is easy. Just hit the "sign up" button above.
We have a variety of membership types to match the needs of different startups. There are a variety of access levels for day-use of the Microfactory which you can sign up for directly. Just sign up and contact us for an orientation.
If you need your own workbench space start the process by selecting "free registration" and then contact us to arrange a visit. We will create a custom membership profile based on your needs.
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All memberships have a minimum 6 month term and you can cancel with 30 days notice at any time thereafter. You pay first and last month at signup. Full terms and conditions can be found here and must be agreed to during the signup process.
Resources
Office Options:
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Co-Working
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Private Desks
Shared office and collaborative work spaces
MicroFactory
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CNC Mill & Lathe
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100W Laser Engraver
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Many 3D Printers
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Full Electronics Lab
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Welding
Fiber Optic Internet
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Weekly happy hour: Friday's at Sudwerk 5:30
Awesome Community of
Innovative Individuals
Laboratory
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Fume Hood
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Atmospheric Glove Box
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Incubators
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Autoclave
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HPLC / Mass Spec
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All common lab meters and glassware
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DI Water Generated On-Site
Coffee Avaliable 24/7
Come See Us!
ADDRESS:
630 Peña Drive Suite 100
DAVIS, CA 95618