Davis Roots

Davis Enterprise introduces Davis Roots

From the ground up: New nonprofit Davis Roots to nurture start-ups

As UC Davis works to spin out more start-up companies and the city of Davis mulls how best to keep them here, a new nonprofit organization aims to help both succeed....

It's official!

Davis Roots is opening its doors for business.

We will be hosting our ribbon cutting and open house ceremony at our new home in Hunt-Boyer Mansion, 604 Second Street, in downtown Davis on Monday, April 30 at 5 p.m. We'll also be introducing the first two companies selected for the program.

Planned speakers include Yolo County Supervisor Don Saylor, Davis Mayor Joe Krovoza, and UC Davis Chancellor Linda Katehi.

What is Davis Roots?

Davis Roots is a non-profit start-up business accelerator with the shared goal of fostering the formation and early development of new high-growth ventures.

Why Davis Roots?

Companies started in Davis often move to other communities in search of funding, low-cost space, and an entrepreneurial workforce. Davis Roots was founded to provide early and direct support for entrepreneurs to locate and grow in Davis, Calif.

Find out More

If you would like to submit an application for space or shared resources, visit the application page.