SoCal OASIS® is a regional economic development strategy led by UC Riverside to accelerate real-world solutions to pressing regional and global challenges through innovation, sustainability, and inclusion. It brings together a dynamic portfolio of programs and state-of-the-art infrastructure that help researchers, entrepreneurs, and community partners turn ideas into impact. Partners gain access to leading UCR faculty, advanced research labs and testbeds, startup and commercialization support, and a first-of-its-kind innovation park. From clean energy and sustainable agriculture to community health and next-generation transportation, SoCal OASIS provides a powerful platform for collaboration. Together, we’re driving breakthroughs that strengthen the Inland Southern California economy and beyond.

A Bold New Anchor for Inland SoCal

We officially broke ground on the SoCal OASIS ParkTM on June 23, 2025, marking a pivotal moment in Inland Southern California’s innovation journey. Situated on a 3.44-acre plot near UCR’s west entrance, this ~39,000 sq ft facility will house cutting-edge labs, maker spaces, co-working incubator space, and event/training facilities—ready by spring 2027.

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Driving Innovation from Breakthrough to Marketplace

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SoCal OASIS® Build to Scale

Supporting startups in the OASIS verticals with advanced facilities and expert resources to accelerate scale-up and market entry.

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Zero to Entrepreneur 

Specialized entrepreneurial training in ag-tech and sustainable transportation designed to fuel new ventures and job opportunities.

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EPIC SBDC

Powered by the Small Business Administration and 15+ expert entrepreneurs-in-residence helping startups commercialize—from concept to scale-up.

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SoCal OASIS® Challenge

Pitch competition that empowers sustainability-focused entrepreneurs with mentorship and awards of up to $100k to accelerate innovation.

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SoCal OASIS ParkTM

A unique innovation hub where entrepreneurs, scientists, and educators collaborate in advanced labs and shared spaces to transform bold ideas into practical solutions.

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Big challenges? Let’s solve them.
 

Make an Impact

Industry leaders, innovators, and community partners turn to SoCal OASIS® to advance breakthrough sustainability solutions. Through our portfolio of programs and infrastructure, we help teams deploy real-world innovations that strengthen the regional economy and build long-term environmental resilience.

 


SoCal OASIS Partners

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