QB3 is the University of California's leading brand in the field of early-stage entrepreneurship in the life sciences. As a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, QB3 supports UC researchers and empowers founders throughout California to launch startup companies and collaborate with industry. With a 20-year track record, QB3 has successfully spun off innovative endeavors such as venture capital firms Mission Bay Capital and Medtech Venture Partners, as well as several incubators, including QB3@953, which is now part of MBC Biolabs.

In addition, QB3 operates the Bakar Labs incubator at UC Berkeley's Bakar BioEnginuity Hub. QB3 has played a crucial role in securing $942 million in funding for affiliated companies in 2022. Committed to growing the life science economy in California, QB3 breaks down barriers and makes the commercialization of discoveries and inventions as easy as possible for life science entrepreneurs.

With a vibrant ecosystem in the San Francisco Bay Area, QB3 connects entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders to the pulse of life science innovation. Stay informed about QB3's activities by signing up for their newsletter and attending their events