Helping founders find community and connections
Fosters research-driven companies commercializing UCSB technology, offering streamlined licensing, reduced initial costs, and support for startups spinning out of university research to drive innovation and job creation in the region.
Provides individualized consulting, entrepreneurial education, access to capital, and mentorship for early-stage tech ventures in Inland Southern California, supporting technology commercialization, business development, and SBIR/STTR proposal assistance at no cost, with a strong track record in grant and investment success.
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Learn more →Provides confidential advising, training, and resources to help entrepreneurs and small businesses in Northern California start, grow, and access funding, with specialized support for tech, food, hospitality, and government contracting sectors.
Learn more →Provides guidance and resources to help small businesses and university researchers secure federal funding for innovative research and development, including identifying opportunities, understanding requirements, and connecting with program officers for proposal development support.
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