OASIS: Engineering Impact at Speed
The shared-use facility, which is operated by The Robert Mehrabian College of Engineering at UC Santa Barbara, transforms the desert of innovation into a thriving ecosystem where ideas grow into technologies that change the world.
Our Mission
OASIS accelerates the transition of fundamental research into technologies that address national and global priorities—
from clean energy and advanced materials to defense, sustainability, and health. Through open access to shared facilities, startup incubation, and a culture of collaboration, OASIS enables researchers and external partners to move discoveries efficiently from concept to application.
We turn potential into progress—solving the desert of innovation by cultivating the conditions for discovery to thrive.
OASIS aims to:
Enable rapid prototyping for emerging technologies critical to defense, energy, and society.
Integrate academia, government, and private industry in a collaborative environment.
Eliminate the desert of innovation through shared tools, data, and expertise.
Support workforce development and education for the next generation of engineers and scientists.
Transform research into real-world impact through scalable, sustainable innovation.
What OASIS Provides:
Shared Research Facilities
Advanced instrumentation, fabrication, and characterization capabilities supported by expert technical staff.
Collaborative Partnerships
A gateway to align academic innovation with the mission of external partners and market needs.
Innovation Acceleration
Rapid prototyping and space for startup incubation create a path for innovations through the desert.
