By the Numbers
$2 billion
in California economic activity and nearly 10,000 jobs
1,290
active patents
119
startups launched in last decade
$15 million
in annual licensing, royalties & fees
Breakthroughs That Have Shaped Our Lives
Since the university’s inception in 1908, faculty and students at UC Davis have pushed the boundaries of knowledge to deliver discoveries. Our research shapes industries, creates well-paying jobs and prepares the next generation of leaders and innovators.
Fueled by Federal and State Funding
These breakthroughs are possible due to the longstanding partnerships with federal and state agencies that leverage the university’s broad and deep expertise, unique interdisciplinary collaborations and state-of-the-art resources. Research funding through federal and state agencies provide 65% of the overall funding for research at UC Davis.
Building the Next Generation Workforce and Leadership
Federal and state funding also plays a critical role in strategic preparations for the next generation of leaders, innovators and scientists, offering workforce and career training in:
- Software security
- Advanced cell and gene therapy manufacturing
- Neuroengineering
- Plant breeding
A Cost-Efficient Model
The longstanding federal-university partnership leverages expertise and state-of-the-art resources to generate new technologies and well-paying jobs, proving to be the most productive research model in the world.
Key facts on Facility and Administration (F&A) costs:
- Current F&A rates do not cover all university costs.
- F&A costs are not incidental—they are critical to conducting research
- F&A costs are essential to ensure safety in clinical and animal research
A Track Record of Success
View our reports capturing key metrics and impact of research and innovation as well as the initiatives that support them.
2023-24 Office of Research Annual Report
2022-23 Office of Research Annual Report
2021-22 Office of Research Annual Report
