CITRIS Foundry Incubator 2026
Incubator & Accelerator
About
The CITRIS Foundry offers a six-month incubator program for UC-affiliated innovators in deep tech, providing resources, mentorship, and a Demo Day to showcase ventures to potential investors while retaining full ownership.
Benefits
- 🚀No-cost, no-equity ModelRetain 100% ownership while accessing support
- 🛠️ Prototyping SupportCreate a proof of concept using UC labs
- 🎤Demo DayPresent to investors and industry leaders for visibility and funding
Eligibility Criteria
- UC-affiliated innovators from UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Merced, and UC Santa Cruz
- Startups in deep tech fields like AI, health tech, sustainability, and robotics
- Teams must have a minimum of two founders
Participation Commitments
- Six-month program duration — Two phases focusing on market validation and scaling
- Orientation required for accepted teams
- Finalists must participate in a 30-minute interview
Target Sector
Deep tech sectors including AI, health tech, sustainability, and robotics
Target Location
Open to innovators affiliated with UC campuses in California
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