Bridging the gap between academia and industry, the Innovation Institute for Food and Health (IIFH) at the University of California (UC) Davis, US, connects Ph.D. students with venture capitalist firms. The program helps students develop business and entrepreneurial skills by immersing themselves in a food and health investment partner. Nutrition Insight dives into IIFH’s Innovator Fellowship program with its industry partner, early-stage venture firm Supply Change Capital, and two UC Davis alums who joined the firm as Ph.D. students.