CNSI Events

Take the first step to explore commercialization with this technology-agnostic program. 

Join CNSI, startups, investors, and others in the local innovation community for our next mixer. RSVP required. 

CNSI is excited to welcome back Seth Levy for IP and Strategic Alliances.

Please join CNSI for the 2024 Heeger Lecture with Michael McGehee of the University of Colorado. Dr. McGehee will share his experience doing research at UC Santa Barbara, and the lessons that helped lead him through his career.  

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Take the first step to explore commercialization with this technology-agnostic program. No product yet? No problem! $50,000 grants aid in technology exploration and significantly improve SBIR acceptance odds. Participants learn fundamental I-Corps principles during in-person and virtual sessions, conduct interviews with potential customers and validate their commercialization strategy.

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Conquer Concur with Confidence!

The Central Coast Innovation Awards recognize the emerging technology in Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties. This event, hosted by Pacific Coast Business Times in partnership with UCSB CNSI, celebrates the Central Coast as a distinct innovation hub and puts the spotlight on the region’s entrepreneurs.

Join Communication Coach Jennifer Kammeyer to uplevel your story development skills. In this Lunch & Learn we will explore building an engaging story by adapting to your audience, creating a narrative structure, and employing the best words and pictures.