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UC Berkeley's flagship startup accelerator program providing capital, mentorship, and resources to transform early-stage startups into fundable companies. Part of the Berkeley entrepreneurship ecosystem through the Haas School of Business.
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6-month accelerator at UC Berkeley offering $200K investment from Berkeley SkyDeck Fund to 20–25 teams per cohort, with access to 900+ advisors and a Demo Day with 850+ investors.
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