The CSU, Chico Research Foundation was renamed Chico State Enterprises (CSE) in June of 2019. CSE has responsibility for grants and contracts administration for the campus along with entrepreneurial activities. The purpose of CSE is to help develop and administer activities that aid and supplement the educational mission of CSU, Chico. As an auxiliary organization of CSU, Chico, CSE provides service functions. As a non-profit corporation, it facilitates the work of campus units and provides alternatives to state procedures.