SDSU/SDSURF

Established in 1943, SDSU Research Foundation is a non-profit, auxiliary organization chartered to further the educational, research and community service objectives of San Diego State University.

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1943

Year Founded

University

Organization Type

Woman-Led Business

Diverse Business

About Us

SDSU Research Foundation is currently administering approximately 1,200 active grants and contracts, and annual revenues of $180 million. With 148 central support staff and over 2,000 grant and contract project employees, it is the largest auxiliary in the state of California.

Governed by a board of directors, SDSU Research Foundation provides “cradle-to- grave” grant services, including: helping faculty identify funding opportunities, proposal budgeting and submission, award administration, payroll and purchasing services, and providing facilities to house research projects.

SDSU/SDSURF

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2025
Number of Employees in California
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21
Number of Patents Owned
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2
Number of Energy Technologies and Related Services Sold or Licensed Commercially in California
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300
Number of Publications
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$45m
Public Funding Awarded
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29
Number of Grants Received

Our Projects

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