CITRIS – October 2025: Innovation Fellowship and AIC Awards 

As part of the ongoing collaboration between CITRIS and the Poland in Silicon Valley Center (read more here), we are sharing the latest highlights from the CITRIS October 2025 News Digest:

  1. launch of the CITRIS–CDSS Innovation Fellowship and AIC Awards, supporting the transformation of UC research into market-ready solutions,
  2. funding of up to USD 200,000 over two years for five projects annually, with potential for accelerated or additional support,
  3. eligibility for PIs from UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Merced, UC Santa Cruz, and UC-designated researchers at Lawrence Berkeley or Lawrence Livermore National Labs,
  4. focus on advanced technology development (including AI and deep tech), with priority given to projects aligned with the missions of CITRIS and CDSS for the public good,
  5. upcoming virtual info session on October 2 at 11 a.m. PT with live Q&A for faculty, postdocs, and student researchers.

View full RFP and apply here.

More information and full RFP: CITRIS October 2025 News Digest

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