Welcome to the Berkeley Gateway to Innovation!
The University of California, Berkeley is home to one of the most vibrant innovation ecosystems in the world. BEGIN features Berkeley innovation and entrepreneurship resources, opportunities, events, and news to help you connect with the Berkeley ecosystem and take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey.
Innovation Roadmap
Unlock your entrepreneurial potential and conquer each stage of your journey with our innovation roadmap.
Delve into a wide range of resources carefully curated to support your progress, and pave the way for your business success today.
STAGE 1
Ideation
The ideation stage is where entrepreneurs and innovators brainstorm, explore, and develop new business ideas. This stage involves the creative process of generating and refining potential concepts for a viable product, service, or business.
STAGE 2
Early Formation
Early formation in the startup journey refers to the initial stages of creating a new company or business venture. This phase is characterized by activities and decisions that lay the foundation for the startup's future growth and success.
STAGE 3
Accelerate
Acceleration refers to a phase where a startup experiences rapid growth and development, becoming significant players in their respective industries. This can be a critical period in a startup's life, characterized by significant progress and scaling.
STAGE 4
Scale
Scaling refers to the phase where a startup expands its operations, customer base, and revenue significantly. This stage involves the strategic growth of the startup to reach a larger market and achieve a more prominent position in the industry.
Directory
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