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Berkeley SkyDeck

University of California, Berkeley startup accelerator with mentors, investor introductions and specialist tracks

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About Berkeley SkyDeck

Berkeley SkyDeck is a startup accelerator linked to UC Berkeley. It has been running since 2012 and works with over 250 startups annually across four programmes. Founders get access to the university's students, faculty and alumni network.

Products and services

  • Investor introductions: connections to venture capital firms, plus a fund attached to the accelerator.
  • Advisors and mentors: hundreds of people coaching on product, customers, go-to-market and fundraising.
  • University talent: matching students, MBAs and postdocs to startup jobs and faculty to advisory boards.
  • Workshops: the Berkeley Acceleration Method, a series of sessions on launching and growing a company.
  • Specialist tracks: four tracks for deeply technical startups.

Who it serves

Startups from all industries. Founders tied to a University of California campus can apply, and so can international founders. The accelerator also runs a Milan programme for Europe-focused startups.

Key facts

  • Started: 2012
  • Programmes: four, including SkyDeck Europe in Milan
  • Corporate track: an Innovation Partner Program running three months

Profile written by TrustList from the business's own published information, Oct 2026.

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