Support Coffee Research at UC Davis
Corporate and individual partners will play a vital role in the UC Davis Coffee Center and in shaping the future of coffee science and education. From research partnerships and graduate fellowships to building renovation support and gifts-in-kind, there are a variety of ways to support and engage with the Coffee Center. We welcome the opportunity to explore with you what a partnership might look like between you or your company and the UC Davis Coffee Center. Some of the opportunities include:
Patron's Circle
Patrons of the UC Davis Coffee Center in the College of Engineering play a pivotal role in advancing the development of a world-class facility dedicated to coffee science and education. As esteemed members of the Patron's Circle, your support will be commemorated in a beautiful coffee branch installation prominently displayed in the grand lobby of the Coffee Center. Each Patron will receive distinguished recognition by name in both the lobby of the Coffee Center and on the Coffee Center website. You will also receive exclusive access to coffee research symposia, which offers the unique opportunity to engage with coffee scholars, industry leaders and engage with presentations on groundbreaking UC Davis coffee research.
Level of support: $10,000. These funds will be instrumental in renovating the Coffee Center building and expanding essential lab infrastructure, ensuring our ability to push the boundaries of coffee research and education. Can be pledged over 2 years.
Benefactor's Circle
The Benefactor's Circle serves as a cornerstone of support for the UC Davis Coffee Center, through significant and lasting contributions to the establishment of a world-class lab devoted to the comprehensive study of coffee. In addition to the benefits listed above, Benefactors gain access to potential collaboration opportunities with Coffee Center researchers and scholars, cultivating meaningful connections and partnerships within the coffee community.
Level of support: $30,000. As with the Patron’s Circle, these funds will be used to renovate the Coffee Center building and expand essential lab infrastructure to advance coffee research and education. Can be pledged over 5 years.
Founder's Circle
The Founders provide more significant support directed towards named spaces and rooms within the Coffee Center, and/or named individual student fellowships in support of coffee science. Founders receive all the benefits listed above, and are also invited to serve on the Coffee Center Advisory Board to provide guidance on research, curriculum development and outreach efforts.
Level of support: Please contact the Coffee Center to learn about possibilities.
Other ways to support
Annual Fund
Support of the annual fund provides the Coffee Center with a critical source of flexible funds that allow us to respond to research and educational needs as they arise. Support the annual fund here.
In-Kind Gifts
The Coffee Center welcomes donations of equipment and green coffee beans. We have an ongoing need for green coffee beans, equipment and supplies for use in our undergraduate coffee lab course that is taken by the 1,500 students each year. There will also be opportunities for companies to showcase their equipment in our new facility once renovation is complete.
Research Support
There are so many unanswered questions surrounding all aspects of coffee. Support for research enables our faculty to delve deeper in to these issues and challenges facing the coffee industry. We would also be happy to discuss opportunities for sponsored research if your company has a specific need.