SoCal OASIS® Membership

Grow. Validate. Scale.

SoCal OASIS® connects technology companies — from promising startups to established manufacturers — with UCR's world-class research infrastructure, faculty expertise, corporate partners, and our innovation ecosystem to accelerate growth in Inland Southern California.

SoCal OASIS Member Benefits At-a-Glance

Off-Site R&D & Verification

Access UCR's world-class R1 laboratories and faculty expertise. Validate, test, and verify new technologies in real-world scenarios without the capital overhead of building your own testing facilities.

Product Showcase & Living Labs

Feature your innovations in UCR's Living Laboratories and the SoCal OASIS Park's high-traffic spaces to gain direct visibility with researchers, potential partners, and regional adopters.

Ecosystem & Regional Expansion

Tap into regional contacts for scaling assistance. Build your network with local leaders to leverage regional manufacturing options, site selection services, tax incentives, and unique access to municipal utility infrastructure (water, power, etc.).

EPIC Entrepreneurial Support

Receive comprehensive business validation and development through our Entrepreneurial Proof of Concept (EPIC) program. Gain one-on-one mentorship from a dedicated team of experts, including seasoned Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIRs), to build a resilient commercialization strategy.

Talent Pipeline

Gain priority access to UCR's approximate 7,000 annual graduates and benefit from customized workforce training initiatives in advanced manufacturing, AI, robotics, and sustainability.

Strategic Park Access

Enjoy 24/7 access to your hot desk, dedicated office, meeting rooms, kitchen, and modern collaborative amenities at the SoCal OASIS Park.

What You Get - by Membership Category

Feature	Emerging Venture	Growth Stage Enterprise
Primary Goal	Product Development, Business Growth, and Customer Acquisition	New Product Line Development, Tech Integration, and Regional Scaling
Workspace	Dedicated Office and Collaborative Workspace	Hot Desk, Reservable Hoteling, and Meeting Space
Park Presence	Daily Operations and Scaling Hub	R&D Outpost, Innovation, Showcasing, and Events
Talent Access	Interns, Specialized Workforce & Mentors	Student Living Lab Projects and Executive Hiring Pipeline
Funding	Milestone-based Business Validation and Technical Verification Vouchers	Collaborative Faculty R&D, Corporate-to-Agency Matchmaking, and Local Site/Utility Integration

Your Membership Journey

As you progress through the following phases, the level of tailored commercialization and regional business development support scales alongside your product's maturity.

Phase I
Onboarding, Mentorship, and Roadmap
(1–2 months)

Work closely with UCR and EPIC teams to develop a personalized, milestone-based roadmap for product development, piloting, or growth. You'll be matched with relevant faculty experts and mentors, including a lead EIR, to define a realistic scope of work and identify potential funding opportunities.

Phase II
Roadmap Execution and Technical Testing
(6–9 months)

Execute your milestone-based roadmap in collaboration with your EPIC mentors and UCR technical experts. This phase focuses on technical validation, allowing you to explore scaling configurations, strategic partnership frameworks, and active R&D testing within specialized UCR living laboratory environments.

Phase III
Showcase and Ecosystem Engagement
(1 month)

Feature your validated product within the SoCal OASIS Park or UCR’s specialized Living Labs. Rather than relying on cold outreach, our team will facilitate strategic connections with pre-qualified corporate partners, municipal agencies, and regional stakeholders actively seeking innovative solutions.

Phase IV
Capital, Infrastructure, and Market Scaling
(Ongoing)

As your company grows, our SoCal OASIS team provides support with funding opportunities, strategic partnerships, early customer adoption, and regional expansion. Members also receive guidance on site selection, incentives, and utility infrastructure to help accelerate commercialization and deployment.

SoCal OASIS Park - Preliminary Pricing*

Category	Emerging Venture	Growth Stage Enterprise
Hot Desk	$350	$600
Small Office (144 sq. ft.)	$500	$750
Medium Office (230 sq. ft.)	$700	$950
Large Office (297 sq. ft.)	$850	$1,100

*Includes EPIC SBDC access &  SoCal OASIS Park membership

Prices are per month and based on a 12-month contract term.

Emerging Venture: An early-stage innovation company primarily focused on product development, market validation, or initial proof-of-concept. Typical emerging ventures have raised or generated less than $1M in total funding or revenue and have fewer than six employees.

Growth Stage Enterprise: A company that has validated its core offering and is actively scaling operations, defined by having at least 6 employees, physical operational infrastructure, and stable revenue or Series A-level funding.

Until the park opens, we can temporarily, (as space is available, with priority given to bench customers) offer the Life Sciences Incubator office. Members can also elect to have a hot desk at the Life Sciences Incubator if they prefer this location.

Do You Qualify?

You may be eligible for SoCal OASIS® membership if your venture:

Has a demonstrated innovative or high-tech product with a business plan and team ready to scale.
Intends to grow within Inland Southern California, or is an international company seeking US/California market entry.
Relates to or impacts one or more of SoCal OASIS’ focus areas—renewable energy and fuels, sustainable transportation, community health and health disparities, natural resources, agriculture and food security, or human development—or the enabling sectors that support these areas, including AI, robotics, data analytics, and communications. Opportunities may also be considered based on potential interest from UCR faculty or corporate partners.
Is ready to pursue tech demonstrations, customer acquisition, prototype production, or scale-up activities.

Ready to Join?

Apply Here

Questions?

Nicole Cleary, UCR Technology Partnerships

nicoled@ucr.edu | techpartnerships.ucr.edu

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