Objective:

To strengthen and expand California's economy through jointly sponsored industry-university research partnerships.

Founded:

1996

Funding:

Annual joint investment up to $60 million in state, industry, and university funds.

Fields:

Participating Institutions:

All 10 University of California Campuses
3 UC-Managed National Laboratories
Agriculture Experiment Station

Research Proposals:

For most fields, research proposals are accepted twice a year.

Previous grants have ranged from $50,000 to over $3 million.

Eligible Industry Sponsors:

Businesses headquartered in California or having relevant R&D or manufacturing operations in California are eligible to apply. California Market Order Boards or businesses sponsoring a proposal which holds strong potential to demonstrably and uniquely benefit the California economy, its industry or its public may also apply.