RFS Resources

Tap into Berkeley’s world-class talent and applied learning ecosystem.

Resources to Power Research, Startups, and Scale

From capstone teams to access to labs and equipment, to startup funding, RFS connects you with the people, tools, and programs to build what’s next. Tap into Berkeley talent, advanced labs, and non-dilutive funding to accelerate your path to market.

Institute of Transportation Studies

The Institute of Transportation Studies is a world-renowned research hub driving innovation in transportation planning, policy, and technology through interdisciplinary research and education.

TSRC

TSRC conducts applied research focused on clean transportation systems, evaluating emerging mobility trends, advanced technologies, and innovative mobility solutions for real-world impact.

Capstone Projects

Students working on a drone project.

Work with an interdisciplinary team of students to engineer solutions using cutting-edge technology and methods.

PATH

PATH is a leading research center exploring the future of intelligent transportation systems, including vehicle automation, traffic operations, and connected mobility.

Center for Smart Infrastructure

The Berkeley Center for Smart Infrastructure develops and tests cutting-edge civil infrastructure technologies to improve resilience, safety, and long-term performance in real-world conditions.

Equipment and services

Second Lab offers on-demand access to scientific equipment and services at leading research facilities.

Second Lab offers on-demand access to scientific equipment and services at leading research facilities.

PEER

PEER advances earthquake engineering science to improve the seismic safety of buildings and infrastructure, supporting more resilient communities through data-driven research.

Pavement Research Center

A joint effort between UC Berkeley and UC Davis, PRC researches pavement design, performance, and materials with a focus on sustainability and innovation in partnership with Caltrans.

Small Business Funding

Small Business Funding

Non-dilutive federal funding through SBIR and STTR to turn breakthrough ideas into real-world impact.