REACH has launched a new $525,000 funding program aimed at supporting space, aerospace and dual-use technology development on California’s Central Coast.
The Space Vandenberg Innovation Fund will provide multiple awards to students, researchers, startups, entrepreneurs and established companies working to advance technology development, commercialization and business growth. The fund is administered through Space Vandenberg, led by REACH in partnership with Cal Poly and UC Santa Barbara, and supported by California Jobs First.
“By investing in cutting-edge technologies and the people behind them, we’re accelerating industry growth and strengthening the region’s position as a hub for innovation. This is a pivotal opportunity to build on the Central Coast’s unique strengths and invest in the technologies that will drive our region’s economy forward,” said Melissa James, president and CEO of REACH…