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Berkeley SkyDeck

UC Berkeley's accelerator, combining university research access with an affiliated investment fund.

Program Type
University Accelerator
Headquarters
Berkeley, California
Focus
University & Deep Tech

Overview

Berkeley SkyDeck is the University of California, Berkeley's flagship accelerator, open both to university-affiliated teams and to external companies.

An unusual feature is that returns from its affiliated fund are shared with the university, tying the programme's financial success back to research funding.

Program Structure

  • Six-month cohort programme
  • Investment from the affiliated SkyDeck Fund
  • Access to Berkeley faculty, research, and student talent
  • Advisor network drawn from Bay Area operators
  • Demo day to Bay Area investors

What They Look For

  • Technical differentiation, often research-derived
  • Berkeley affiliation is helpful but not required
  • Teams able to use university research resources
  • Global companies, with a notable share from outside the US
  • Readiness to operate in the Bay Area during the programme
Notable Portfolio

Companies they've backed.

SkyDeck's portfolio spans artificial intelligence, robotics, health, and enterprise software, including companies founded by international teams relocating for the programme.

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