Space + Aerospace
Anchored by Vandenberg Space Force Base and a rich air and space legacy that includes the birthplace of the CubeSat, the Central Coast is a prime frontier in the new space race and air-mobility innovation.
Key Industries
Home of the nation’s West Coast space launch range. Launchpad for clean energy. Fertile grounds for tech start-ups and global brands, as well as wine and agriculture.
The Central Coast of California is growing an innovative and forward-focused economy.
At the foundation are singular assets, two world-class universities and a ripe growth ecosystem. Explore our key industries, including notable companies, latest highlights and the assets and resources supporting their growth.
Clean Tech + Renewable Energy
With a legacy of clean energy leadership and environmental stewardship, the Central Coast is powering a bold new era of energy resilience and sustainability
High Tech
From AI to microelectronics and quantum computing, the technologies of tomorrow are forged on the Central Coast — where research excellence meets entrepreneurial energy.
Precision Manufacturing
From nanomaterials and semiconductors to advanced propulsion and precision optics, the Central Coast is a national hub for high-complexity, high-value manufacturing.
Agtech
The region’s deep agricultural roots and flourishing wine industry are reaching into the future with precision farming, automation and innovative sustainability practices to conserve water, increase efficiency and boost profitability.
Health + Life Sciences
From personalized apps to specialized devices and pioneering nanotechnologies, a nucleus of biotech and medtech companies are forging the future of healthcare, a bedrock of the local economy.
Building Design + Construction
Fed by top-ranked architecture and engineering programs, the Central Coast is home to a robust building industry, from architects and planners to engineers and general contractors for highly specialized projects.
