About
Transform bold ideas into impactful ventures that address the world’s toughest challenges.
The CITRIS Foundry operates as a program within CITRIS and also participates as a member of the broader UC Berkeley Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E) ecosystem. The Foundry program and portfolio are managed by the CITRIS Foundry Managing Director with support from the broader CITRIS organization and UC Berkeley I&E.
The program guides visionary founders throughout their entrepreneurial journey. Through mentorship, unmatched resources, and a no-cost, no-equity model, founders grow into leaders who transform industries and communities.
By fostering an iterative process of ideation, validation and refinement, the Foundry helps innovators translate academic breakthroughs into scalable, market-ready solutions.
Contact:
Ron Zakay, Interim Managing Director
zakay@berkeley.edu
Office:
450 Sutardja Dai Hall
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA, 94704
