Aggie Square Content

51�ԹϺ�� Davis Launches Aggie Venture Accelerator to Advance Early-Stage Life Science Innovation

James Michael Nash — April 08, 2026 - 10:06pm

The 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Innovation and Economic Development Office has launched the Aggie Venture Accelerator, an initiative designed to support early-stage startups developing solutions at the intersection of life science, food and health. Delivered in partnership with The March Group, a thematic early-stage venture capital firm, the program will provide selected startups with mentorship, structured programming and investment with the aim of accelerating their path to market.

Aggie Square Partners Release First Community Benefits Progress Report Highlighting Early Impact

James Michael Nash — April 02, 2026 - 6:39am

The University of California, Davis, the city of Sacramento and Wexford Science & Technology today released the inaugural Aggie Square Community Benefits Partnership Agreement (CBPA) Annual Progress Report, highlighting early outcomes and investments tied to the development of the Aggie Square innovation district.

Connect Labs by Wexford Announces New Tenants and Flagship Programming at Aggie Square as Sacramento’s Innovation District Gains Momentum

James Michael Nash — February 10, 2026 - 7:00am

Connect Labs by Wexford today announced the addition of several new tenants at Aggie Square, underscoring the activation and growing momentum of Sacramento’s university-anchored innovation district.

First Students Move Into Aggie Square

Cody Kitaura — July 15, 2025 - 2:10pm

51�ԹϺ�� Davis celebrated a milestone on June 27 with the grand opening of Anova Aggie Square, a six-story smart residential complex that brings on-campus student housing to its Sacramento campus for the first time.

A Student’s Journey to Bridge Plants, People and the Planet

Cody Kitaura — June 03, 2025 - 1:45pm

Last fall, a cohort of 51�ԹϺ�� Davis undergraduate students took part in Plants, People and the Planet, as part of Quarter at Aggie Square. This experience allows students to contribute to community-based initiatives that promote the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals related to agriculture, environmental conservation, and the development of resilient ecosystems, especially those in the Sacramento region.

Murals Bring Broad Perspectives to Aggie Square

Cody Kitaura — May 20, 2025 - 9:00am

Several large walls at Aggie Square are adorned with murals, and they do more than just brighten up the spaces. They showcase a diverse array of perspectives and backgrounds, and were created by artists with ties to the Sacramento region.

Learn more about murals at Aggie Square in this photo essay.

51�ԹϺ�� Davis Partners with Global Accelerator and Venture Capital Firm to Drive Life Sciences Innovation and Expand Aggie Square's Impact

James Michael Nash — May 13, 2025 - 8:21pm

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The University of California, Davis has announced two new strategic partnerships designed to strengthen its position as a global leader in life sciences innovation and entrepreneurship.

Aggie Square Showcases Connections

Cody Kitaura — May 06, 2025 - 12:30pm

The bonds built over eight years of planning and construction were on full display last week when hundreds gathered to celebrate Aggie Square opening its doors to the public.

The innovation district that blends public, university and private industry spaces to encourage collaboration opened Friday (May 2), welcoming attendees with displays showing work already underway and encouraging them to envision future uses for the 767,000-square-foot development.

51�ԹϺ�� Davis’ Aggie Square Formally Inaugurated: Sacramento Innovation District Comes to Life With Labs, Classrooms, Community Spaces

Julia Ann Easley — May 02, 2025 - 5:51pm

SACRAMENTO — Opening a new chapter in the University of California, Davis’ role as a regional engine of innovation and economic growth, Chancellor Gary S. May joined city of Sacramento leaders, developer Wexford Science & Technology LLC, business partners and community members Friday to inaugurate Aggie Square, the $1.1 billion innovation district that will bring together the university’s cutting-edge research with private-sector companies and startups. The chancellor also announced new partnerships to accelerate life sciences ventures at Aggie Square.

Face to Face: Aggie Square’s Aims for the Region

Anila Mary Lijo — April 29, 2025 - 11:53am

On this month’s Face to Face With Chancellor May, George Baxter, chief innovation and economic development officer, shared insights into Aggie Square, an innovation district on the Sacramento campus.