Clinical Innovation Incubator Program Workshop Series Overview Generating Innovation Highlights & Past Winners About the Workshop Series Home Research Research: Clinical Departments Dermatology: Home Dermatology: Research Dermatology: Research > Clinical Innovation Incubator Program Dermatology: Research > Clinical Innovation Incubator Program > About The Workshop Series Workshop Series Overview The Collaborative Innovation Initiative (CII) is a year-long program that fosters a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the School of Medicine. It begins with a Kick-off event for initial problem submission, setting the stage for collaboration between clinicians and scientists. Through a series of three targeted workshops, participants work together to develop innovative responses to real-world clinical and operational challenges. Beyond the workshops, the program provides mentorship and resources to help move promising ideas toward real-world application. This initiative reinforces UC Irvine’s role as a leader in clinical innovation by connecting frontline healthcare needs with scientific expertise to deliver practical, impactful solutions. Workshop Structure Workshop 1: Information Session & Networking An overview of the program’s goals, timeline and expectations. Participants are introduced to available resources and receive guidance on how to prepare for collaboration. Workshop 2: Pitch & Match Session Participants present their submitted challenges and are matched with scientists in relevant fields. This session focuses on building cross-disciplinary teams and initiating solution development. Workshop 3: Final Presentations Teams pitch their developed solutions to a panel of faculty, leadership and innovation experts. Feedback helps shape future direction and highlights opportunities for continued development or support.