UCSB patents power region’s tech sector
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By Jorge Mercado Friday, April 3rd, 2026
Transphorm was one of the startups born out of UCSB's patents. It was bought out in 2024 or $339 million. (courtesy photo) The region’s leaders in patents are usually some of the most innovative tech companies that call the Central Coast home, but the other usual suspect is UC Santa Barbara. One of the top-ranked…










