Janine Elliott

Janine Elliott is the Interim Director and Associate Director of Venture Catalyst at the University of California, Davis (UC Davis), a position she has held since August 2022. In this role, she focuses on fostering innovation and venture development across various fields, including agriculture, physical sciences, computer science, and engineering. Elliott supports UC Davis innovators by providing one-on-one coaching, organizing programming, and overseeing proof-of-concept grant programs aimed at commercializing university-based technologies.12

Professional Background

Before her current role, Elliott served as the Director of Incubation Programs at the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) from June 2020 to August 2021. There, she contributed to creating an inclusive green economy by supporting cleantech startups through various accelerator programs.1 Prior to LACI, she was a Senior Program Officer at VentureWell, where she managed grants and training programs for early-stage STEM innovators and facilitated partnerships between investors and entrepreneurs.14

Education and Skills

Elliott's expertise lies in innovation management, entrepreneurship support, and technology commercialization. Her work is characterized by a commitment to translating research into practical applications that can drive economic growth and address societal needs.23

For more information about her professional journey and contributions, you can view her LinkedIn profile here .1