CNSI Technology Incubator

The CNSI Technology Incubator is designed to promote CNSI’s mission of bringing scientific and technological innovation into the economy and society and enable greater ties between the CNSI academic community and industry. The Incubator sits at the heart of the CNSI research community in Elings Hall, in close proximity to the CNSI Core Labs and the Materials Characterization Facilities. As part of UCSB Innovation and Entrepreneurship, with financial support from California legislation AB2664, the Incubator has undergone a significant expansion. Up to 900 square feet of laboratory space, including chemical fume hoods, as well as separate office space, are available for lease by local technology-oriented start-ups. 

Incubator Members

Current

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bioProtonics

BioProtonics magnetic resonance-based diagnostic paradigm, µTexture, dramatically extends the resolution limits of magnetic resonance imaging of biologic textures, enabling early stage clinical diagnoses.

C-Zero

C-Zero's technology pyrolyzes methane, the predominant component in natural gas, to pure hydrogen and carbon. The hydrogen produced is thus CO2 free and can be used for a variety of purposes including electricity, process heat, and industrial applications.

Fluency Lighting Technologies

Fluency Lighting Technologies, Inc. is working to create next-generation, low-étendue light sources for highly efficient and flexible design illumination, using laser technology and materials design. 

In2Cell

In2Cell is developing chemical and virus free, gentle, effective transfection technology for CRISPR/Cas 9 immunotherapy and cancer drug delivery applications.

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Laxmi Therapeutic Devices

The overarching goal for Laxmi Therapeutic Devices, Inc. is to develop a painless wearable continuous glucose monitor (CGM) that can be developed quickly, manufactured cost-effectively, and does not require calibration.

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Mentium Technologies

Mentium has the technology to bring ultra-fast AI to low power electronics, like cameras, sensors, microphones, wearable accessories, and bringing the performances of autonomous vehicles and AI cloud computing to a whole new level.

Nexus Photonics

Nexus Photonics is working to commercialize photonic integrated circuits and photonic systems-on-chip

Quintessent

Quintessent is commercializing scalable lasers and photonic integrated circuits to power the growing connectivity needs of the future

SciKare

SciKare

SciKare is developing a non-invasive diagnostic device for early detection of kidney disease in patients suffering from chronic diseases (such as diabetes and congestive heart failure).

TiMEMS

TiMEMS is commercializing Titantium MEMS technology that was developed in Profs. Noel MacDonald's and Carl Meinhart's laboratory. The commercial applications include thermal management for the energy sector.

Ultra-Low Loss Technologies

ULL Technologies is developing ultra-low loss SiN-based photonic circuits for a range of sensor, LIDAR, and communication applications.

Alumni

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Apeel Sciences

Apeel Sciences creates products from natural plant extracts that allow growers to reduce reliance on pesticides, increase produce quality, and provide superior shelf life without refrigeration. Apeel leadership includes a number of UCSB alums.

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Milo Sensors

Milo Sensors aims to positively impact the $12B Alcohol Use Disorder treatment industry with non-invasive wearable alcohol sensor technology.

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NEXT Energy

NEXT’s mission is to transform windows and glass facades into producers of low-cost, on-suite, renewable energy for buildings. NEXT windows can help dramatically reduce the carbon footprint of buildings. 

Contact

Tal Margalith

Executive Director of Technology
Phone: 
(805) 893-6045
Email: 
margalith@cnsi.ucsb.edu

Documents

PDF icon CNSI Technology Incubator General Policies

Resources

Eligibility

  • Companies requiring dedicated laboratory facilities, bench space, or advanced computing infrastructure
  • Companies incorporated no more than 5 years before joining the incubator
  • Pre-production companies that have not yet raised Series A funding
  • Companies can be:
    • Founded by UCSB faculty, staff, students, postdocs, or alumni
    • Active corporate licensees of UCSB intellectual property
    • Companies actively collaborating with a member of the UCSB community
    • Pre-production start-ups from the Santa Barbara community or relocating to Santa Barbara

Basic Terms

  • 3-12 month leases available
  • 5ft bench station at $500/month
  • 4ft fume-hood station at $500/month
  • Equipment/storage spaces at $12.50/sqft/month
  • Desk space in associated office at $120/month
  • No university claim to intellectual property created in the incubator