We are working collaboratively with the University community and external partners to support entrepreneurial innovation in the Long Beach area. Success starts here.
We are a proud affiliate of the Business Technology Center (BTC) of Los Angeles. With support from the BTC and the Technology Development Group (TDG), California State University, Long Beach has had the opportunity to develop a Regional Technology Center for the Long Beach area.
All interested companies must apply for admission to the CSULB Regional Technology Center by completing an application and submitting it with a business plan. Upon acceptance to the RTC, the staff will work with the CEO to set realistic goals and objectives. Mentors will assist the principals in finding the resources to meet designated benchmarks. The realization of these goals and objectives is a vital part of the mission of the CSULB Regional Technology Center
Membership fees:
$250 for one year (includes one on-line course)
$150 for six months
$20 for a CSULB Student Affiliate
“…there are extraordinary technologies emerging from universities and federal labs in Los Angeles County.”
“Cal State Long Beach, as a hybrid university has some opportunities here.” “[they] have an alliance with the Business Technology Center,
California’s biggest high-tech incubator to do a… business incubation model.”
Robert Swayze, Economic Development Bureau Manager City of Long Beach & Member, CSULB Regional Technology Center Advisory Board
“Becoming an entrepreneur is an exciting challenge in this economic environment. There are many new and engaging ideas for businesses. Many are feasible with good market
opportunities. The single most important attribute for entrepreneurs is the capacity to execute. Entrepreneurs with the fortitude to continue with limited resources and significant risks are those that will succeed.”
Mark Lieberman, Manager, Regional Economic Development, Community Development Commission of Los Angeles County & Member, CSULB Regional Technology Center Advisory Board
The mission of the CSULB Regional Technology Center is to assist start-up and early-state technology companies grow and prosper.
The RTC is an affiliate of the Business Technology Center of Los Angeles. The RTC is assisted by advisory, mentoring, marketing and membership, events and education, and funding committees consisting of business owners; CSULB faculty; representatives from finance, law and accounting firms; and technology and entrepreneurial specialists. These committees are valuable mentoring, networking and referral resources.
