Ecosystem

A Community Built to Build

Impact & Innovation-Focused

RFS is home to a dynamic ecosystem of researchers, startups, students, and public and private partners - working side by side to accelerate innovation across disciplines. From autonomous mobility and robotics to energy systems, climate adaptation, infrastructure, and the bioeconomy, this is where emerging ideas turn into scalable solutions. Whether through workforce development, public-sector pilots, or early-stage commercialization, RFS supports the entire lifecycle of innovation - from research to real-world impact.

Research & Faculty Innovation

RFS is home to 40+ UC research units advancing applied innovation across engineering, energy, and environmental science.

Startups & Industry Partners

Startups and industry partners use RFS to prototype, pilot, and scale new tech alongside academic and public collaborators.

Students & Workforce Dev

Student teams and workforce programs bring fresh talent and hands-on problem solving into the innovation pipeline at RFS.

Public Agency Partnerships

RFS connects UC researchers with government agencies and cities to turn emerging technologies into real-world pilots.

UC Research

Researchers testing at the Center for Smart Infrastructure.

RFS offers dedicated space for UC Berkeley research teams advancing next-generation technology and applied innovation across engineering disciplines.

Student Organizations

Aerospace SAE at Berkeley

RFS hosts select engineering student teams, providing workspace, staff support, and tools to help them build, test, and compete with real-world prototypes.

Startups

Startups working at Richmond Field Station.

RFS supports startups with lab space, testbeds, and facilities designed for hands-on R&D. Entrepreneurs plug into a collaborative, innovation-driven environment.

Connect Through Partnerships & Events

Collaborate with industry, government, and research partners through Demo Days, workshops, and ongoing public-private engagement.

Partners

RFS collaborates with public agencies and corporate partners to turn research into results - from funding pilots to shaping policy and scaling new technologies.

Events

From Demo Days to networking sessions and expert-led workshops, RFS events connect innovators, researchers, and industry leaders.

Tap Into Resources & Targeted Programs

Access faculty, student talent, funding, office, lab space, and equipment - plus structured programs designed accelerate R&D.

Programs

From workforce training through TechTransfer to quarterly Demo Days, RFS supports the innovation ecosystem by building talent pipelines and connecting startups with the partners, space, and support they need to scale.

Resources

Tap into RFS resources, including faculty expertise, student talent, funding opportunities, and state-of-the-art equipment to accelerate your project.

Looking for Space to Build?

RFS offers flexible lab, office, and testbed space for innovators at all stages and public-sector partners. To connect with us, please start by filling out the Application Form here →