
Supply Change Capital Innovator Fellowship (UC Davis IIFH)
Empowering researchers with venture capital experience in FoodTech.

Empowering researchers with venture capital experience in FoodTech.
The Supply Change Capital Innovator Fellowship is a unique partnership between UC Davis Innovation Institute for Food and Health (IIFH) and Supply Change Capital, a climate-focused FoodTech venture capital firm. The program equips PhD students and postdoctoral researchers with business and investment experience through immersive venture capital fellowship. Participants will engage in both remote and on-site phases, gaining exposure to venture capital processes and developing skills in startup evaluation and investment diligence.
The program bridges academic research and venture capital, helping scientists understand commercialization pathways while supporting a FoodTech VC firm with scientific expertise. Supply Change Capital focuses on investing in food systems innovation, regenerative agriculture, and climate-positive agriculture companies.
Designed for Researchers, Students. The program is hybrid. Participation is generally part time.
The fellowship targets late-stage PhD students in their final two years and postdoctoral researchers from disciplines such as food science, agriculture, nutrition, biotech, and environmental science.
Application details are currently unspecified. Interested candidates should check the program's website for updates.
Participants will gain a deep understanding of venture capital processes, develop business acumen, and build networks with investors and entrepreneurs in the FoodTech and AgTech sectors.
The fellowship lasts for 6 months, divided into two phases: the first 3 months are remote and part-time, followed by 3 months on-site with full-time commitment.
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Participants receive up to $50,000 in total funding, which covers fellowship stipend, tuition support, travel expenses, professional development, and research-related costs.
The fellowship lasts for 6 months, with a mix of remote and on-site commitments.
Late-stage PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in relevant fields are eligible.

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The cited UC Davis page supports this scoped finding.
Source: Innovator Fellowship - UC Davis Innovation Institute for Food and HealthMinami Ogawa described her historical work focus at Supply Change Capital.
Source: From Storybooks to Startups: My Journey Through Food, Science, and InnovationUC Davis says student interviewees are covered by the partnership NDA.
Source: Innovator Fellowship - UC Davis Innovation Institute for Food and HealthUC Davis describes 50% research effort in phase one and full-time VC immersion in phase two.
Source: Innovator Fellowship - UC Davis Innovation Institute for Food and HealthUC Davis requires a final presentation and report.
Source: Innovator Fellowship - UC Davis Innovation Institute for Food and HealthUC Davis lists academic, writing, community, and presentation expectations.
Source: Innovator Fellowship - UC Davis Innovation Institute for Food and HealthSuperscout Pro
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