CITRIS Foundry: A UC Berkeley-based accelerator, transforming scientific innovations into market-ready tech.
Founded
2013
Location
Berkeley, CA, US
CITRIS Foundry, headquartered at UC Berkeley, is an accelerator dedicated to helping entrepreneurs commercialize cutting-edge technology. Founded with a mission to transform scientific innovations into market-ready products, it supports scientists, engineers, and innovators from top-tier research universities. The accelerator focuses on diverse fields such as aviation, climate, health, and nanotechnology, aiming to generate societal and economic benefits through IT solutions.
Notable affiliated individuals include Alexandre Bayen, who has been named the director of CITRIS. The organization has achieved significant milestones, including the selection of multicampus, interdisciplinary projects for CITRIS Seed Awards. By fostering innovation and providing essential resources, CITRIS Foundry has made a substantial impact on the tech ecosystem, driving forward advancements that benefit society at large.
