Cove @ UCI
Also known as UCI Cove, The Cove
Innovation hub Irvine, United States Run by UCI Beall Applied Innovation (University of California, Irvine) innovation.uci.edu
Overview
The Cove is the startup and innovation building at UC Irvine Research Park that houses UCI Beall Applied Innovation, the university's technology-transfer and entrepreneurship unit. It serves UCI researchers, students and alumni as well as Orange County founders and companies, and hosts the Wayfinder incubator for UC-affiliated startups.
What startups get
Rentable offices, a prototyping lab with 3D printers and laser cutters, wet lab space through an on-site lab operator, event venues and a shared workspace. Wayfinder teams get free workspace, mentoring from an advisor network, workshops and introductions to funding; UCI also offers I-Corps, Proof of Product grants and SBIR/STTR help.
Details
- Type
- Innovation hub
- Run by
- UCI Beall Applied Innovation (University of California, Irvine)
- Headquarters
- Irvine, United States
- Format
- Ongoing; on-site in Irvine
- Who can apply
- Wayfinder: UC-affiliated founders (students, alumni, faculty, UCI IP licensees); office and lab space open to outside companies
- Stages
- Pre-seed, Seed
- Status
- Active
- Website
- innovation.uci.edu
About this data
Compiled from the program’s website, announcements, and press reports as of October 9, 2026. Terms, credits, and eligibility change between cohorts; confirm them with the program before applying. Alumni are examples, not a complete list.