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

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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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The rise of UC's startup culture

New Bay Area Council report highlights UC's mammoth economic contribution to the state of California.

'Neural dust' could treat the body from inside

On the horizon: wireless, batteryless implants for monitoring organs and improving prosthetics.

New UC Berkeley undergraduate program to develop innovative tech leaders and entrepreneurs

Program confers two degrees to empower students to join hands-on tech skills with business school expertise.