Space Vandenberg Innovation Fund Call For Proposals

In partnership with Cal Poly and UC Santa Barbara and supported by California Jobs First, we’re excited to share the launch of the Space Vandenberg Innovation Fund, a new $525,000 competitive funding opportunity designed to accelerate technology development, commercialization and growth of the rapidly expanding space and aerospace economy across San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties.

The Innovation Fund, available in three funding tiers, will support projects at different stages of development, from early exploration and validation through demonstration and pathways toward industry adoption.

The Call for Proposals is now open.

Key dates:
Call for Proposals launched: Sept. 8

LOI deadline: Oct. 2 at 5 p.m.

Full application deadline: Oct. 16 at 5 p.m.

Learn more here.