Research & Innovation
UC Irvine is driving discovery with breakthrough ideas that transform lives and shape the future.
Innovation and Impact
UC Irvine Beall Applied Innovation is the nexus where pioneering research meets industry expertise and entrepreneurial spirit, fueling Orange County’s dynamic global startup and tech ecosystem.
$46.2B
$46.2 billion in investment in and returns from UC Irvine startups
48%
48 percent of the investments remain in Southern California
$4.6B
$4.6 billion contribution to the Orange County economy
Research in Focus
From climate resilience to cutting-edge health and technology, UC Irvine researchers tackle complex challenges through bold ideas and collaborative, real-world solutions.
UCI MIND
Advancing research, education and care, UCI MIND leads the way in uncovering causes, treatments and prevention strategies for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
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UC Irvine Climate Collaboration
Uniting expertise across science, policy and industry, our Climate Collaboration accelerates innovative, actionable solutions for a sustainable and resilient future.
Learn moreDriving Discovery
Groundbreaking discoveries in health, climate science and AI are just the beginning. Sustained support powers research that improves lives today and shapes tomorrow’s possibilities.
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Discovering a new state of quantum matter
Breakthrough material may power future space-ready, low-power computers
Discovering improved treatments for cancer and skin disorders
With federal funding support, dermatology researchers develop promising new drugs
Making Alzheimer’s breakthroughs
New biomedical studies find sex-related differences in disease progression
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Tap into UC Irvine’s network of thought leaders ready to speak on today’s most pressing topics, including climate, health and technology.
Centers and Institutes
Our research centers and institutes are incubators for interdisciplinary brilliance, fostering collaborations that transcend traditional academic boundaries and drive unprecedented advances.
Organized research units
Organized research units (ORUs) promote multidisciplinary research and investigation across departments and divisions, providing infrastructure for endeavors that span diverse academic interests
Campus centers
Campus centers are research programs that involve faculty members from multiple departments and schools but are not constituted as ORUs
Other centers and institutes
Learn more about special research programs, school centers and additional interdisciplinary units designated by sponsoring agencies