37.915° N / 122.333° W · 175 Acres on the San Francisco Bay
Testing
the Future
UC Berkeley's R&D testbed across land, sky, sea, and space. Where deep tech systems are designed, validated, and tested before deployment with public partners including DOTs, municipalities, and utilities.
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Land
Autonomous vehicles, connected infrastructure, and next-generation mobility. Home of DRIVE AI.
Domain 02Sky
Advanced aviation and drones for infrastructure inspection, logistics, and monitoring.
Domain 03Sea
Marine research and bioenergy innovation supporting coastal infrastructure and ecology.
Domain 04Space
Aerospace, robotics, and sensing technologies advancing next-generation exploration.
About RFS
A Launchpad for
Next-Gen Tech
Richmond Field Station is UC Berkeley's research and innovation hub on the Bay. Just minutes from campus, RFS blends world-class infrastructure, ecological assets, and a thriving ecosystem of researchers, startups, and public partners.
Research & Development
RFS brings together 1,000+ researchers, students, and startups working across disciplines. With access to world-class UC Berkeley faculty and resources, it's a space where bold ideas begin.
Prototyping & Validation
Designed for hands-on work, RFS offers flexible lab and office space, outdoor testing zones, and specialized infrastructure, making it ideal for building, testing, and refining new technologies.
Pilots & Commercialization
From field trials to real-world deployment, RFS supports the path from research to pilot to impact. It's where innovations scale, startups grow, and bold ideas go to market.
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Find Your Place
on the Station
UC Research
40+ UC Berkeley research units advancing next-generation technology and applied innovation.
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Startups
Lab space, testbeds, and facilities designed for hands-on R&D in a collaborative environment.
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Student Organizations
Workspace, staff support, and tools for Berkeley's most advanced engineering student teams.
Explore Student OrgsLooking for a Space to Build?
With access to flexible labs, office space, a dedicated AV test track, V2X infrastructure, drone park, and one of the world's largest earthquake shake tables, RFS offers the tools and space to turn cutting-edge ideas into real-world breakthroughs.
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