Housed at the Fisher Center for Business Analytics, Aerospace and Extreme Environment Research and Innovation Spheres (AERIS) is an initiative focused on aerospace innovation and entrepreneurship. It connects UC Berkeley’s research leadership, Silicon Valley’s innovation ecosystem, and global aerospace partners to accelerate the next generation of aerospace ventures and technologies.
Why Aerospace, Why Now?
The Aerospace Renaissance
Aerospace is entering a new era defined by:
Autonomous systems and AI-enabled aviation
Space commercialization and new orbital economies
Climate-driven innovation in sustainable flight
Security and dual-use technologies redefining security
UC Berkeley’s Role
UC Berkeley sits at the intersection of:
Advanced research
Entrepreneurship
Artificial intelligence
Silicon Valley innovation
AERIS channels this unique environment to build the future of aerospace.