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Irvine is home to world-class companies for
corporate head-quarters, research & development, and manufacturing of their products. Why do Gateway, Siebel
Syste-ms, St. John Knits, Pfizer, 3M, Ford Premier Auto Group and many other popular companies call Irvine home? Because Irvine is a world-class city uniquely developed as a planned community to enhance business and quality living. Irvine, an anchor for California's Technology Coast, is one of the leading regions in the United States for
innovation. The University of California at Irvine (UCI), a top-quality research institution, fosters a breeding ground for experimentation, research and entrepreneurial thinking. Not surprisingly, Research and Development plays a significant role in many organizations. The influence of the Irvine's scientific and technological resources is evident in Irvine's strong business clusters for:
Bioscience
Software
Computer Hardware and Electronics
Business support at UCI starts at the Office of Corporate Relations, which helps industries navigate the UCI campus. The Office of Technology Alliances links companies with the university's faculty and extensive technological resources for development of commercial products.
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