Join us for a dynamic networking event designed for Berkeley's bright minds ready to kickstart their entrepreneurial journey and match with a potential co-founder!This event is open to anyone affiliated with a UC Berkeley degree program.

Have questions about starting a business? Want to talk about your new business idea? Need advice on entrepreneurial careers? You may sign up for one 20-minute conversation per week with one of our mentors. You will be notified if there are any modifications to your appointment; otherwise, you are confirmed for your appointment once you register…

Tech Futures’ Group SBIR/STTR Business Advisor Chuck Eason and City of Berkeley Small Business Expert Vincent McCoy will explain what grants are available to support business growth, how to find them, and what a business can do to make its application competitive. You'll also meet UC Berkeley Industry Alliances Office Director Eric Giegerich and Associate…

Prepare to embark on an exhilarating journey at the Berkeley Blockchain Summit—a symphony of innovation, knowledge, and Web3 enlightenment! Secure your front-row seat to a day of exhilarating knowledge sharing, epic networking, and a relentless pursuit of the future. Reserve your spot NOW and join the excitement!

 This lecture will go over the evolution of decentralized exchange design from its early beginnings to its most promising future directions, focusing on a case study of the most popular decentralized exchange, Uniswap.   Bio: Dan Robinson is a General Partner and the Head of Research at Paradigm, focused on crypto investments and research into open-source…

Artificial intelligence is rapidly advancing. As it does, the ability to prove humanness or differentiate between human- and AI-generated content online will be an essential and likely inevitable tool for empowering individuals in this new chapter of human history. While there are various approaches to how a proof of personhood (PoP) might end up being implemented, it is crucial…

Innovators@Cal is an annual flagship entrepreneurship event on the UC Berkeley campus, designed to mobilize students from across disciplines who are interested in innovation and entrepreneurship. This year’s keynote speaker will be Komal Ahmad, Founder & CEO of Copia. Copia is a venture-backed logistics technology platform for food waste management. To date Copia has recovered 6.5M+ tons…

The UCB Global Startup Fair offers students a unique opportunity to discover and interact with small tech companies that typically rely on personal connections for hiring. It is a great way for independent and entrepreneurial students to explore the challenges and excitement of working in a close-knit startup environment. The Startup Fair is an excellent…

How do you tell the story of your social impact venture? We will be joined by Anne Cocquyt, the founder of The GUILD, an education hub for female founders and investors. As a fractional COO, Anne helps entrepreneurs craft their stories to raise early-stage funding (up to $10M) for their startups and non profit organizations. Anne will lead…

The final Speaker Series event features Andy Zhao, Co-Founder & CTO of Limelight Steel and 2021 Big Ideas winner. Limelight Steel, a venture-backed startup, is eliminating fossil fuels from steelmaking by providing clean industrial heat specifically tuned for iron ore, resulting in 40% less energy and zero emissions. Stick around after this inspiring talk and…

Are you a UC Berkeley student looking for a Spring internship? Look no further! Berkeley SkyDeck is hosting a Virtual Spring Intern Fair! 60+ SkyDeck startups developing solutions for the future in the realms of AI, enterprise software, robotics, health, bioscience, and consumer solutions are looking for motivated and qualified Cal students to join their…

Join us as we showcase our top startups in the final round to win non-dilutive funding with up to $50K in prizes being awarded. Visit UCLAUNCH.COM for more information!

C2M’s interdisciplinary graduate student teams support entrepreneurs seeking to commercialize innovative climate tech solutions. Each team and their subject matter experts spend nearly 1,000 hours assessing these leading-edge technologies and investigating a wide range of market opportunities. At the summit, which includes several networking sessions, these teams present their findings and recommendations, followed by audience Q&A.…

BVC's Demo Day enables club members to showcase the sourcing, research, and diligence skills they learned from our 10-week VC education program by presenting their investment pitch to industry professionals. These presentations will also be accompanied by a presentation from our analyst team, who will showcase their cross-industry research. We have also invited VCs, industry…

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Tech Transfer (STTR) contracts and grants at UC Berkeley involve working with a small business on a research project where UC Berkeley is the subcontractor to the small business. In this workshop, we will explore the SBIR/STTR program, how UC Berkeley researchers have participated in projects, the…

If you are eligible to apply for the Firebaugh Scholars Program please register to attend an info session. Marco Antonio Firebaugh Scholars are UC Berkeley undergraduate students who receive funding and academic support to design and complete a faculty-sponsored research project. Over the course of one academic year; Firebaugh scholars are prepared to apply to…

Please join one of Berkeley SkyDeck's virtual info sessions to learn about our Batch 18 Accelerator Program and the application process.

Mentoring Hours This Week at the Berkeley Haas Entrepreneurship Program Have questions about starting a business? Want to talk about your new business idea? Need advice on entrepreneurial careers? You may sign up for one 20-minute conversation per week with one of our mentors. You will be notified if there are any modifications to your…

In this info session, we will share general information about the Student Entrepreneurship Program (StEP) program, application tips, as well as the latest updates of the program! StEP applications will be open from January 11th to February 2nd. If you have a startup idea, this is your chance to pitch it to potential team members!…

Catalyst is a competitive grants program for ambitious social entrepreneurs who have developed mobile-first solutions to that enhance our lives and address pressing challenges in American communities. Up to six applicants will receive financial and non-financial benefits, with Catalyst awarding over $200,000 in unrestricted grants. Interested in Learning More? Register for a webinar hosted by…

Jennifer Doudna developed CRISPR-Cas9, a groundbreaking technology that some call “genetic scissors.” With it, scientists can snip and edit DNA — the code of life — unlocking remarkable possibilities in biology, including treatments for thousands of intractable diseases. This work has changed the course of genomics research, allowing scientists to rewrite DNA with unprecedented precision.…

Register for our Virtual and In-person Info Sessions! Interested in learning more about how the Fung Fellowship can enrich your undergraduate experience? We're hosting multiple info sessions where you can talk to staff and current Fung Fellows from both tracks about their experiences and ask us any questions. Lunch will be provided for attendees at…

Find out how to successfully present yourself and stand out in an interview with our workshop! You will learn about how to prepare for interviews including choosing the right attire and researching the employer. We'll delve into showcasing your strength, responding to common interview questions and connecting with the interviewer/s. This workshop will be led…

Unlock the future of finance and technology at UC Berkeley. This exclusive event blends a powerful keynote with unmatched networking, connecting you directly to leaders from Goldman Sachs, Blackstone, and more. Perfect for students in consulting, coding, and finance clubs seeking internships, mentorships, and insights into the evolving landscape of Wall Street and tech. Don’t…

Join us at the Innovative Genomics Institute for the HS Chau Women in Enterprising Science (WIES) Open House! Meet the current WIES fellows, learn about the Women in Enterprising Science program and opportunities to apply, and network with the WIES program team, alums, investors, and biotech entrepreneurs. We look forward to seeing you there! Date & Time: Thursday, Feb 29,…