Welcome to StartupTree

UCR Entrepreneurship Proof of Concept and Innovation Center (EPIC) provides faculty, staff, students, and local innovators valuable resources and tools to support their entrepreneurial journey. EPIC is a complete path-to-market platform for innovators to validate ideas, build teams, and launch companies. Blackstone LaunchPad powered by UCR EPIC helps students succeed in entrepreneurship and in their careers. We offer a variety of resources to learn about entrepreneurship and provide assistance to student entrepreneurs at all stages of venture development.