News

June 23, 2025

In 2015, the California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI) at UC Santa Barbara established the Technology Incubator in Elings Hall to support startup companies stemming from technologies developed on campus. Now in its 10th anniversary year, the incubator has become “a humming innovation ecosystem".

February 20, 2025

“Future Makers” supported by an Uplift Central Coast Catalyst Predevelopment Grant, will support workshops for Santa Barbara and Ventura County students in hands-on learning at CNSI's Innovation Workshop. 

January 13, 2025

Laboratory Glove Recycling Initiative has diverted over 4,000 lbs of single-use plastic from the waste stream. 

October 25, 2024

On Wednesday, October 23rd, UCSB CNSI collaborated with the Community Environmental Council (CEC) to host the “Living with Fire Summit,” to spur innovations in policy and technology to increase wildfire resilience in Santa Barbara County and beyond

October 1, 2024

Mechanical engineer Yangying Zhu is among the first 13 academics to receive the inaugural IGNIITE grant

September 20, 2024

Collaboration Builds on Existing Cleanroom Training at UCSB’s California NanoSystems Institute.

August 29, 2024

National Science Foundation announces the award of a six-year grant to establish the BioFoundry for Extreme and Exceptional Fungi, Archaea and Bacteria (Ex-FAB)

June 27, 2024

With support from the State of CA for Workforce Development, Prof. Thuc-Quyen Nguyen has designed Chemistry 153 to prepare students for real-world careers.

April 17, 2024

Updates on funding, awards, and more from UCSB Affiliated Startups.

March 6, 2024

UC Santa Barbara’s California NanoSystem Institute is cultivating innovation in its own labs by reducing glove waste.