UCLA Anderson Price Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

UCLA Anderson Price Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation The Harold and Pauline Price Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Founded in 1987.

The Price Center is an internationally recognized leader in entrepreneurial education and research. With a distinguished faculty as its cornerstone, the Center serves as a catalyst in developing transformational courses and programs, while embracing the advantages of its Los Angeles location and UCLA home. We foster a spirit of innovation in individuals, enhance the managerial capacity of organizations, and prepare entrepreneurial leaders who provide significant social and economic value.

09/25/2026

Kanishk and his team are building SparkHeal, a self-powered bioelectronic patch designed to help chronic wounds heal by delivering therapeutic electrical stimulation — without batteries, wires, or external hardware.

Now, Kanishk Rai is taking SparkHeal to the 2026 UCLA Draper Innovation Showcase as one of our Top 10! 💙💛

Come meet Kanishk, learn more about SparkHeal by RaiCare, and watch him pitch live on October 22 at UCLA Anderson.

Get your tickets — link in bio!

09/24/2026

A huge thank you to Mike Hsieh ’03 and Byron Lee ’00 for spending time with our founders and sharing candid, actionable feedback as they prepare for the 2026 UCLA Draper Innovation Showcase.

Great mentors ask the tough questions, challenge founders to think differently, and help make a good pitch even stronger. We’re grateful to have Mike and Byron in our Venture Accelerator community!

The countdown to Showcase is on — October 22! 🎟️ Link in bio.

09/17/2026

Another perspective. Another step closer to Showcase.

Thank you to Darren Marble (UCLA ’02) for spending time with our Top 10 founders yesterday and bringing a fresh perspective to their pitches — challenging them to think differently, sharpen their stories, and get ready for the 2026 UCLA Draper Innovation Showcase. Darren Marble

The countdown is ON.
October 22 at UCLA Anderson.
🎟️ Get your tickets now — link in bio!

09/14/2026

Meet the founders behind the Top 10.

First up: Yeast Bay Bio, one of our 2026 UCLA Draper Innovation Showcase Top 10.

Founded by Nazzy Pakpour and Lisa Jann, EMBA ’24, Yeast Bay Bio is tackling a big challenge in pest control: how do you kill the pest without harming everything else?

Their answer: an RNA insecticide designed to match chemical insecticides on speed and price, while staying safe for people, pets and the planet.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll introduce you to the founders and companies behind this year’s Top 10 as they prepare to take the Showcase stage.

Meet Yeast Bay Bio . See them pitch live October 22 at UCLA Anderson.

Showcase tickets at the link in bio.

09/11/2026

Our 2026 UCLA Draper Innovation Showcase Top 10 kicked off their Showcase programming with veteran investor and serial entrepreneur Ahmed A. Mirza diving into what it takes to build a compelling pitch deck and, more importantly, tell a story people will remember.

Ahmed walked our founders through the mechanics of a strong deck, how to create a clear narrative around the company, and why emotion matters when telling your story.

His broader advice to founders: even when resources are limited, keep building while talking to customers. Understand their frustrations, learn from them, and translate those insights into a stronger product.

Over the next several weeks, our Top 10 will continue working with investors, founders and advisors as they prepare to take the stage on October 22.

The Road to Showcase has officially begun.

The road to Showcase is officially underway! Our 2026 UCLA Draper Innovation Showcase Top 10 came together this week for...
09/10/2026

The road to Showcase is officially underway!

Our 2026 UCLA Draper Innovation Showcase Top 10 came together this week for their first two days of programming as they begin preparing for the Showcase stage.

Over the coming weeks, these founders will work with investors, advisors and industry experts on their pitches, storytelling, financing strategies and more, leading up to October 22.

We’re excited to have this group together and can’t wait to share more of their journey along the way.

Next stop: the Showcase stage. 💙💛

📅 October 22, 2026
📍 UCLA Anderson School of Management
🎟️ Tickets at the link in bio.

Meet the 10 companies selected to take the stage at the 2026 UCLA Draper Innovation Showcase!Over the next two months, t...
08/21/2026

Meet the 10 companies selected to take the stage at the 2026 UCLA Draper Innovation Showcase!

Over the next two months, these founders will work with mentors, investors, and industry leaders at the UCLA Anderson Venture Accelerator as they prepare to pitch on October 22.

The Draper Foundation has committed to invest a minimum of $250K across at least three Showcase companies.

We can’t wait for you to meet this year’s founders.

October 22, 2026
📍 UCLA Anderson
🎟️ Join us! Tickets at the link in bio.

08/18/2026

Big ideas. Great people. Lots of fun.

From coworking on the UCLA campus to learning from mentors and building alongside fellow entrepreneurs, Courtney and Monty are making the most of the Venture Accelerator experience.

We’re so glad you’re part of our founder community! 💕 Courtney Courtney GUAPY AI GUAPY AI

08/11/2026

Building companies. Building founders. Building community.

The UCLA Anderson Venture Accelerator brings together entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, alumni, and industry leaders to help founders navigate every stage of the entrepreneurial journey.

Hear directly from our founders about the relationships, mentorship, and experiences that have made the biggest impact—not just on their startups, but on them as entrepreneurs.

This summer, we were honored to welcome another exceptional cohort to the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV) a...
08/06/2026

This summer, we were honored to welcome another exceptional cohort to the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV) at UCLA Anderson.

Through immersive workshops, mentorship, and hands-on learning, veterans from across the country spent nine days developing the skills, confidence, and community to launch and grow businesses that create lasting impact.

At The Price Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, we’re proud to support those who have served our country as they begin their next mission: building companies, creating jobs, and strengthening communities.

Thank you to our incredible faculty, mentors, UCLA teaching associates, and the veterans who inspire us every year. We can’t wait to see what you build next. 🇺🇸

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