Since its inception in 2001, CITRIS and the Banatao Institute has been fueled by collaboration among four University of California campuses, industry and international partners. These complementary relationships benefit the university, the private sector and the public through the development of new knowledge, new applications and even new industries.
Ways to Partner
Become a CITRIS Partner: Our flagship CITRIS Partnership Program provides a yearlong strategic collaboration with a dedicated UC principal investigator whose expertise is specifically matched to solve your company’s challenges or uncover new opportunities. This premium engagement includes customized problem-solving, direct access to cutting-edge research and all CITRIS partnership benefits.
Additional Opportunities
- Engage with our innovation ecosystem: Connect with a community of researchers, entrepreneurs and industry leaders to drive discovery through our CITRIS Innovation Hub.
- Sponsor targeted research projects: Support focused research initiatives aligned with your strategic interests, such as a seed funding program addressing critical challenges in your industry.
- Engage with student talent: Access exceptional UC student researchers through projects, internships and student-led initiatives.
- Develop executive education programs: Work with us to co-create customized deep tech training programs designed for your company’s needs.
- Explore embedded research collaborations: Place your researchers directly within our UC labs for intensive knowledge exchange.
- Participate in topic-specific workshops: Sponsor and speak in focused sessions exploring emerging technologies and methodologies.
- Connect with faculty speakers: Let us source UC faculty experts for your corporate events and strategic discussions.
- Launch international entrepreneurship programs: Bring our CITRIS Foundry incubator to your country or organization, expanding global entrepreneurship and innovation initiatives.
- Join in research consortiums: Participate in multi-partner research alliances focused on shared industry challenges.
Our Partners
Contact
Ready to innovate with CITRIS and the Banatao Institute? Contact our director of corporate relations today to explore how we can create a customized partnership that advances your strategic goals while contributing to groundbreaking research.
Julie Maigret Shapiro
Director of Corporate Relations
juliemaigret@berkeley.edu