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Silicon Valley Robotics

Silicon Valley Robotics (SVR) supports the innovation and commercialization of robotics technologies. We host the Silicon Valley Robot Block Party, networking events, investor forums, a directory, jobs board and provide additional services and information for members, including an annual global robotics startup competition and reports on aspects of the emerging robotics industry.

We’ve just added a map/list of all the robotics research labs in the Bay Area – there are 50 just counting govt/academic labs!

Silicon Valley Robotics is a not-for-profit coalition of robotics companies and startups, representing the robotics cluster of northern California. Silicon Valley Robotics was launched in 2010 by a network of robotics companies in the greater Bay Area including current sponsoring members, Fetch Robotics, Festo, EandM Engineering, SICK Sensor Intelligence, SRI International, Cruise Automation and Harmonic Drive.

Melonee Wise, CEO of Fetch Robotics, is the President of the association and Andra Keay is the Managing Director, in charge of daily operation. The Directors of the SVR Board for 2019 are: Melonee Wise, Andrew Etherington, Peter Marcotullio, Igor Djordjioski, and Tessa Lau. 

Advisory Board Members include: Rich Mahoney, Steve Cousins, Charlie Duncheon, John Dulchinos, Sarah Osentoski, Cory Kidd, Kyle Vogt all sponsor company members and invited guests. We hold regular dinners for our Advisory Board.

Membership in Silicon Valley Robotics is now open to organizations and individuals who are directly engaged in robotics and support the aims of the organization. We also welcome affiliates, both as individuals and companies or organizations, who support SVR but are not directly engaged in the production of robots or robotic research and development.

Our strategy aims; to facilitate networking, fact finding and research between industry executives, potential partners, investors, and customers; to engage in activities that enhance the quality and quantity of the next generation of robotics professionals; to advocate in favor of robotics policies that promote innovation and entrepreneurship; to recognize industry-leading companies and attract thought leaders.

Our services include; annual report on robotics in Silicon Valley, presentations (history of robotics, state of Silicon Valley robotics and trends in robotics), thought leader Q&A and roundtables on robotics, introductions between Silicon Valley robotics companies and national/international potential partners, connecting robotics companies with demos/expos, networking and speaker events.

Regions: 
San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Area ,
San Jose, CA Metropolitan Area ,
San Jose, CA Economic Area ,
Alameda County, CA ,
California
Clusters: 
Aerospace Vehicles and Defense ,
Agricultural Inputs and Services ,
Automotive ,
Biopharmaceuticals ,
Construction Products and Services ,
Distribution and Electronic Commerce ,
Food Processing and Manufacturing ,
Medical Devices ,
Information Technology and Analytical Instruments ,
Metalworking Technology ,
Production Technology and Heavy Machinery
NAICS Code(s): 
813910
Primary activity: 
Business development
Secondary activities: 
Business incubation (i.e. in a physical location) ,
Entrepreneurship training/mentoring ,
Business development ,
Networking ,
Public policy advocacy ,
Economic analysis ,
Strategy development ,
Tech transfer ,
International trade promotion
If you work with or invest in companies, which of these company categories are your focus? : 
Start-up companies
Which sector does your organization belong to?: 
Private non-profit (i.e. chamber of commerce, trade association)
Organization Size: 
Up to $500K
Year Organization was Established: 
2010
Website: 
Silicon Valley Robotics – supporting the innovation and commercialization of ...

Organization Type

Cluster Organizations and Initiatives

Contact Info

Andra Keay

andra@svrobo.org

+1 650-204-0003

Location

8000 Edgewater Dr

Oakland, CA 94621

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The U.S. Cluster Mapping Project is led by Professor Michael E. Porter at the Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness, Harvard Business School.

This project is funded by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration.