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CITRIS and the Banatao Institute is a University of California research center focused on creating IT solutions that generate societal and economic benefits for everyone.

Research Initiatives at CITRIS

Core Technology

CITRIS Aviation

CITRIS Climate

CITRIS Health

CITRIS People and Robots

Technology & Society

CITRIS Policy Lab

EDGE in Tech Initiative

Recent Highlights

Fresno-Merced Future of Food Innovation coalition receives $65.1 M from US government

Our Better Web initiative launches at UC Berkeley

Latest Updates

On the cutting edge of robotic surgery: Bahareh Nejad serves as physician, international instructor

Barbato, others named outstanding mentors by UC Davis Graduate Studies

Saif Islam, CITRIS PIs recognized at UC Davis Engineering faculty celebration

UC Santa Cruz alumni found Immergo Labs to bring physical therapy to VR

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Upcoming Events

Oct 12 2022 12:00 pm

CITRIS Research Exchange: Ricardo de Castro on Sustainable Agtech

Oct 18 8:00 am Oct 20 3:30 pm 2022

FIRA USA 2022: The California Ag Robotics Forum

Oct 19 2022 12:00 pm

CITRIS Research Exchange: Sumeet Singh on California’s Energy Future

Oct 26 2022 12:00 pm

CITRIS Research Exchange: Andre Cheung on Wildfire Detection Technologies

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Principal Investigators

Already have PI status on your campus?

Become a CITRIS PI

Need support for early-stage research?

Apply for CITRIS Seed Funding

Find researchers to collaborate with:

CITRIS Principal Investigators

Students

Have an idea for a project that addresses a social challenge?

CITRIS Tech for Social Good

Want to use our 3D printers?

Get a Maker Pass for the Invention Lab

Learn more about student opportunities:

CITRIS Foundry