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Catalyzing people, ventures, and the Central Valley

OUR MISSION

The WET Center at California State University, Fresno, empowers the Central Valley's core industries—food, energy, and agriculture—by providing access to cutting-edge resources, innovative research, and industry expertise, driving sustainable growth and regional prosperity.

OUR IMPACT

3D Printing

Valley
Ventures

Ready to elevate your business? Join the Valley Ventures accelerator program – your perfect business launchpad!
Food Packaging
Culinary
Catalyst
Join the Culinary Catalyst program to ignite your success in the food industry and take your passion to the next level!
Solar and Wind

TIE
Program

The TIE program is here to connect you with experts and provide funding opportunities. Ready to take your ideas to the next level?
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Nicolas Pinkowski,

CEO of Nitricity Inc.

"Nitricity is focused on and will continue to work diligently on its mission to de-carbonize nitrogen fertilizer production for a better future. The WET Center is an amazing resource for startup companies in the Valley and provided Nitricity a speed boost!"
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Glady's Martinez,

Creator of Nelia's La Authentica Birria Sauce

"Being a food entrepreneur has been challenging in particular when handling food and properly storing it. In process manufacturing it is crucial to understand what a HACCP plan is. After participating in the Culinary Catalyst Program, I was able to obtain a certification in HACCP Training and build a network with other aspiring food entrepreneurs. I am very grateful to have been a part of the very first culinary Catalyst cohort."
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Waldo Moraga,

CEO of ECO2MIX

"The WET Center opened the door for us to the Central Valley farming community, and being a part of Valley Ventures was a great experience.  A wonderful network of experts that helped ECO2MIX in landing here in California."
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