Kyle Lewis Appointed Felipe Chair in Technology Management

Chair established in 2014 by Christian Felipe with a $1 million endowment to the Technology Management Program. 

Kyle Lewis, chair of UC Santa Barbara’s Technology Management Department, has been appointed the Christian A. Felipe Chair in Technology Management. Felipe established the chair in 2014 with a $1 million endowment that also helped launch the university’s first professional master’s degree program — the Master of Technology Management (MTM).

Calling All Current and Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Come learn about the 2022 New Venture Program!

Do you have an innovative product or business idea, or unique skill set that could be valuable to a startup?  Does your research have potential commercial value?  Are you looking for ways to hone your entrepreneurial business skills and enhance your post-graduation career prospects?  

If any of these scenarios describe you, UCSB’s Technology Management New Venture Program & Competition (NVC) might be for you!

You're Invited: Women’s Empowerment Speaker Series

Speaker Series Produced by Santa Barbara's Women's Economic Ventures (WEV)

Join WEV for its inaugural Women’s Empowerment Speaker Series featuring three dynamic speakers on the most relevant issues the working woman faces today. During these one-hour sessions, participants will gain a deeper sense of self and learn practical tools for developing their leadership potential in the workplace.

2021 New Venture Competition Winners and Event Recap

Congratulations to First Place and People's Choice Winner Eel Armor and to all the Finalist Teams!

Eel Armor takes the top prize at the 2021 New Venture Competition on May 20 with its "lightweight rifle armor made from a unique ceramic design that offers protection, safety and improved comfort to law enforcement officers and first responders." In addition to securing First Place, the team was also awarded the coveted "People's Choice" bringing their total winnings to $15,000.

12 Teams Compete at 2021 New Venture Fair on April 29

UC Santa Barbara Technology Management invites you to the 22nd Annual New Venture Fair

Technology Management's New Venture Competition (NVC) is UCSB’s flagship entrepreneurial experience. Over the course of eight total months, students work in multi-disciplinary teams under the guidance of faculty and mentors as they address a business problem or opportunity and take their business ideas from concept to reality.