About

The Joint Center for Aerospace Technology Innovation (JCATI) was established in 2012 to support the aerospace industry in Washington State by:

pursuing joint industry-university research in new technologies that are relevant to aerospace firms;
providing aerospace industry-focused research opportunities for engineering and computer science students at the University of Washington, Washington State University, and Washington’s other public four-year institutions of higher education, through assisting the development of internship programs and undergraduate and graduate student research opportunities that give students hands-on experience with aerospace firms;
and in concert with aerospace firms and aerospace industry associations, identifying research needs and opportunities for technology transfer that benefit the State’s aerospace industry.

Since 2012, JCATI has awarded over $12.77 million and supported 153 aerospace technology projects involving the Washington State aerospace industry.

Legislative Support

JCATI was reauthorized during the 2019-20 legislative session: Bill as passed

We would like to thank the bill sponsors: