Understanding VC-Funded Research

Join us to learn about a novel source of research funding in our webinar, Understanding VC-Funded Research. We will explore how venture capital firms can fuel innovation at UC Berkeley through structured collaborations that pave the way for creating a "NewCo," including setting aside IP, software and other research assets for the NewCo. This essential session is designed to help you navigate the unique pathway of a venture-sponsored research project. This webinar will provide a comprehensive guide on how to secure funding through Sponsored Research Agreements, which allow you to maintain your lab's direction while reserving intellectual property \(IP\) rights for potential startup "NewCos" to license and commercialize. This session covers the essential lifecycle of a VC-backed project. We'll discuss how IP rights are reserved for future "NewCos". Learn how to navigate the process from initial proposal selection and IP disclosure with the Office of Technology Licensing \(OTL\) to ensuring compliance with UC Berkeley's Outside Activities policy. Co-hosted by the UC Berkeley Office of Intellectual Property and Industry Research Alliances \(IPIRA \(https://ipira.berkeley.edu/\)\) \(https://ipira.berkeley.edu/\) and Venture Capital Services \(https://chancellor.berkeley.edu/venture\).SpeakersOmar Qarshi is the Director of Venture Capital Services at UC Berkeley, where he manages the university's startup equity portfolio and oversees revenue-generating initiatives like the Berkeley Chancellor's Fund to align private equity with the institution's long-term innovation mission.Eric Giegerich is the Executive Director of the Industry Alliances Office at UC Berkeley, where he negotiates and manages research and innovation collaborations, including VC Sponsored Research, between the university and its industry and VC partners.p\>

Co-hosted by the

UC Berkeley Office of Intellectual Property and Industry Research Alliances \(IPIRA \)

and

Venture Capital Services .

Speakers

Omar Qarshi

is the Director of Venture Capital Services at UC Berkeley, where he manages the university's startup equity portfolio and oversees revenue-generating initiatives like the Berkeley Chancellor's Fund to align private equity with the institution's long-term innovation mission.

Eric Giegerich

is the Executive Director of the Industry Alliances Office at UC Berkeley, where he negotiates and manages research and innovation collaborations, including VC Sponsored Research, between the university and its industry and VC partners.