CITRIS and the Banatao Institute

Creating information technology solutions for society's most pressing challenges

Support CITRIS and the Banatao Institute 

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Partner with us for a better tomorrow. 

Engage as a philanthropic partner

Contact Tamara Bock, senior development director, to explore philanthropic opportunities that align with your interests.

Join as an industry partner

­­­­Contact Julie Shapiro, corporate relations director, to explore industry partnerships, consulting roles, custom visits and other opportunities that align with your company’s priorities.

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Make a Gift

CITRIS General Support Fund

Support students and faculty developing technology solutions for critical challenges in California and the world. A gift to the general fund allows us the greatest flexibility to allocate resources where they are needed most.

Give to the CITRIS general fund.

Costas Spanos Endowment

Help to fund an awards program, created in honor of Director Emeritus Costas Spanos, that recognizes outstanding students in the semiconductor field.

Give to the Spanos endowment.

CITRIS Foundry Fund

Help emerging UC student and faculty entrepreneurs turn groundbreaking ideas into real-world solutions.

Give to the CITRIS Foundry.

Get Involved

Contact development@citris-uc.org to explore other ways to support our mission.

  • Sponsor research: Interested in advancing a specific area of investigation? Choose a project to support and help drive future breakthroughs.
  • Sponsor an event: Host a lecture series, conference or networking mixer to foster engagement and strengthen connections with the community.
  • Share your skills: Eager to offer your knowledge to the next generation? Guide emerging talent and shape the future of innovation as a mentor, advisor, speaker or judge.
  • Sponsor a student: Support a student’s participation in our research programs and workshops, such as the CITRIS Innovation Intensives or DroneCamp.

Plan a Visit

Immerse yourself in our community of innovators! Join us as a visiting affiliate for one or two semesters of on-site coworking. For groups visiting from a single organization, half- or whole-day programs are available.

Contact Jill Finlayson, managing director of the CITRIS Innovation Hub, to learn more.

“CITRIS is the birthplace of innovation, where the future happens first.”

— Gavin Newsom, governor of California & former CITRIS advisory board member

Thank you for your support.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our donors, partners and broader community. Your support and commitment is essential to our success.

Together, we are building a brighter future.

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