In a major step toward accelerating the real-world impact of academic innovation, UC Santa Barbara has secured a long-term lease on a 105,000-square-foot research and development facility in Goleta. The expansion strengthens UCSB’s role as a catalyst for breakthrough discoveries into scalable solutions — reinforcing its commitment to regional and national economic vitality and global technological leadership.
Under the direction of Umesh Mishra, dean of the Robert Mehrabian College of Engineering, the facility will serve as a vital bridge between cutting-edge university research and industry applications that drive social impact. While it is expected to support a wide range of campus research initiatives, Mishra invites leaders from the region and the state to explore opportunities for partnership.
“Right now, there’s a desert to cross between discovery and delivery,” said Mishra. “This space will be an oasis — where ideas don’t die in the lab, but grow into solutions that benefit society. Aptly named, OASIS reduces the financial and schedule risk for start-ups and encourages risk-taking by mature companies.”…