California State University, Northridge

California State University, Northridge is a large, comprehensive public university serving the Greater Los Angeles region and among the largest in California. The university emphasizes industry-relevant, applied research and experiential learning at scale; companies engage through coordinated internships, project-based collaborations, faculty consulting, and sponsored research, supported by campus maker and prototyping facilities for rapid iteration. Its urban location in the San Fernando Valley places talent and labs within a dense network of established companies and startups across the region’s major innovation clusters. Research is supported by competitive federal funding, including from NSF and NIH, alongside state and corporate sponsors. A dedicated technology transfer office provides IP management, MTAs, NDAs, and licensing.