Basement Resources for Engineering Organizations
Whether you're developing a prototype, launching a startup, preparing for a competition, or exploring innovative ideas, The Basement is here to support your journey. As part of the Office of Innovation and Commercialization— The Basement provides the space, resources, mentorship, funding opportunities, workshops, and community to help engineering student organizations turn ideas into impactful solutions.
Basement LaunchPad
Basement LaunchPad Incubator program is a year-long program open to all UC San Diego students with an innovative idea who are ready to transform them into impactful ventures. Applications open early Fall Quarter.
i4X
i4X, or Innovating for X, is an OIC-led, multi-quarter-long program series designed to bring together student teams and partners from industry, society, and government to develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges. Applications open early Fall Quarter.
Other Ways to Support Your Startup Journey
Future Innovators Virtual Academy
Future Innovators Virtual Academy is a self-paced online program that introduces UC San Diego students to the fundamentals of innovation, entrepreneurship, and problem-solving. Through interactive modules, students learn how to develop ideas, validate solutions, and build the skills needed to create real-world impact. The program is available through Canvas and requires a UC San Diego SSO login.
Librareome
For entrepreneurs of all levels, the Librareome is your self-directed digital library, featuring an exhaustive and ever-evolving curation of incredible articles, lectures, templates, videos and other relevant and informative content to support your entrepreneurial journey.
Startup Science
Startup Science is an all-in-one platform that helps founders successfully navigate the startup journey. Access microlearning courses in step-by-step instructions, exposure to data investors, and tools for competitive/market research and more!
Other OIC Student Programs
Essentials of Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Essentials of Entrepreneurship & Innovation provides an introduction to critical knowledge and skills related to creating new business and product ideas.
Innovating for National Security (i4NS)
Innovating for National Security (i4NS) is a quarter-long program that offers U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) leaders an opportunity to collaborate with talented student teams to develop innovative solutions to their most pressing national security problems.
The Garage Startup
Led by MAVERiC Studio, The Garage Startup is a comprehensive XR program that offers a unique opportunity to delve deep into the process of virtual world creation, from inception to implementation and beyond.
Entrepreneurship Center
The Entrepreneurship Center (EC) is a hub for the innovation community, offering university-affiliated startup founders essential resources and events. Located in the Design & Innovation Building, the EC is a place where students, faculty, and regional innovators come together to turn ideas into impact. Startups connected to the university can find an accelerator space and support in areas like business, legal, finance, and investment —everything needed to grow and thrive.
