Create a High Growth, Technology-based Startup

Expedite the industry’s transition to next generation agricultural methods to help alleviate food insecurity, mitigate effects of climate change, and spur growth of an innovation ecosystem in Inland Southern California. Spanning the disciplines of business, science, and engineering, this program seeks to deliver sought-after skills that are normally only gained after years into a career, and uniquely prepare you to enter the workforce as an entrepreneur with a broad knowledge of modern agricultural solutions.

What You'll Learn

• How to become an entrepreneur promoting technologies based around smart agriculture
• Work with mentors to develop plans for your own startup company
• Apply for a chance to win up to $20,000 to further develop your product idea and access additional accelerator resources provided by Office of Technology Partnerships
• Develop a network of peers and collaborators to advance your career

Curriculum

Part 1 – Introduction Modules (Online)

• Basics of Plant Biology and Physiology: Fundamentals of Plant Growth and Propagation (1 unit)
• Fundamentals of Controlled Environmental Agriculture (1 unit)

Part 2 – Main Program (Hybrid)

• Advanced Controlled Environment Agriculture: Design and Laboratory Demonstration Project (3 units)
• Tissue Culture Methods for the Clonal Propagation and Genetic Improvement of Cultivated Plants (3 units)
• Entrepreneurship in Sustainable Transportation, Agriculture and Clean Technology Innovations (1 unit)

Program Dates

Part 1 – Introduction Modules

Basics of Plant Biology and Physiology: Fundamentals of Plant Growth and Propagation: TBD
Fundamentals of Controlled Environmental Agriculture: TBD

Part 2 – Main Program

Tissue Culture Methods for the Clonal Propagation and Genetic Improvement of Cultivated Plants: TBD
Advanced Controlled Environment Agriculture: Design and Laboratory Demonstration Project: TBD
Entrepreneurship in Sustainable Transportation, Agriculture and Clean Technology Innovations: TBD