New Venture Competition
Since its beginning in 1999, the UCSB New Venture Competition (NVC) provides a unique opportunity for UCSB students to learn how to start a business. The NVC is an eight-month educational experience, with activities and curriculum spanning the entire academic year. Learn more!
CNSI Technology Incubator Laboratory bench space and office space available for lease and a rapid prototyping/maker’s space. Lease includes access to all CNSI-managed shared research shared facilities at the academic, internal use rate. Learn More!

CNSI Innovation Workshop. A maker-space and rapid-prototyping facility. Tools include 3D printers, a laser cutter, and a CNC router – all with easy to learn user interfaces – as well as hand tools for mechanical, electronics, and plumbing assembly. The Innovation Workshop is open to on campus researchers, students, and companies. Learn More!

Wilcox New Venture Incubator: Located on the ground floor of UCSB’s Mosher Alumni House, the Wilcox New Venture Incubator is the result of a collaboration between the Technology Management Program (TMP) and Alumni Affairs. The Garage will provide incubation for UCSB start-ups for up to one year and be the home of the G2 Summer Launchpad program. Learn More!