Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Two people walk next to a long set of solar panels over a canal

Solar-panel-covered canals have their day in the sun in California

UC Newsroom

November 25, 2025

California’s first solar-over-canal project goes online with the commissioning of the narrow and wide span arrays in the Turlock Irrigation District, bringing to life the ultimate “why didn’t I think of that!” idea.

Take a tour of your thoughts with the 'Glass Brain'

The Glass Brain is kind of like it sounds. It’s a colorful, 3-D window into all the mysterious activities that light up the brain.

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UC Riverside launches innovation center for entrepreneurs

New launchpad for bringing groundbreaking research to market opens its doors in the Inland Empire.

No GPS, no problem: Next-generation navigation

New system supports fully autonomous vehicle development by relying on existing cellular signals.

Guise and dolls

A UC Irvine entrepreneur disrupts stereotypes and the toy market with a new line of dolls.