The Opportunity for Transformation
The Berkeley Center for Digital Assets is dedicated to advancing how the physical and digital worlds connect. Our mission is to develop secure, logical, and scalable methods for creating digital twins - high-fidelity digital replicas of physical assets.
From semiconductors and real estate to vehicles, factories, farms, and forests, these digital twins allow assets to be analyzed, tested, valued, and exchanged in trusted digital marketplaces. This work bridges engineering innovation, computational modeling, and digital infrastructure to redefine how value is created and shared in a connected world.
The convergence of advanced scanning, modeling, AI, and blockchain now makes it possible to digitize physical assets at scale - unlocking faster, fairer, and more transparent global commerce while delivering broad societal benefits.
What We Fund
We’re seeking proposals that advance research, technology, and infrastructure in the digital asset space. Research thrusts include:
Proposal Considerations
Your proposal should address questions like:
Your proposal should address questions like:
- Is the asset worth digitizing?
- What are the costs and energy implications?
- Is the technology mature or in need of development?
- What does a secure marketplace require? Is a “digital wallet” enough, or do we need a “digital backpack”?
We welcome work across three time horizons:
- Short-term (0.5 - 1 year): Immediate implementation potential
- Medium-term (1 - 3 years): Builds sustainable tools and platforms
- Long-term (3 - 5 years): Shapes the future of the digital asset economy
Funding & Timeline
- Due Date: November 1, 2025
- Stay tuned - more information coming soon.