Python, while recently becoming the most popular programming language, is widely considered the easiest programming language to learn! It is nevertheless one of the most powerful. Because of its English-like syntax, Python is rapidly becoming the default language in the widest variety of areas of expertise, from city planning to astrophysics, to biotechnology, to sociology.…

Lean Launchpad is the flagship entrepreneurship class at Haas, and has launched several successful companies built by students. Within the constraints of 15 weeks, the goal of this class is to give you a framework to identify a repeatable and scalable business model while creating all of the pressures and demands of the real world…

Luke Latimer, cofounder and CSO of ZestBio, will talk about the origins of his Big Idea to transform agricultural waste streams into specialty chemicals, helping manufacturers meet consumer demand for eco-friendly products while avoiding synthetic chemicals and their associated environmental impacts. Following this inspiring talk, Big Ideas advisors will provide an overview of the rules,…

Are you ready to start the application process for the Activate Fellowship’s 2023 Cohort? This workshop, hosted by the Activate Recruitment team, will give you valuable tips to help strengthen your fellowship application.   In this workshop, we’ll share more about the elements of the application as well as best practices for completing your application.…

Calling all majors! Curious about the 150 billion cybersecurity Industry? This is your opportunity to learn what cybersecurity is and how you can protect yourself from cybersecurity attacks. The kickoff for Capture the Flag, Challenge 7, will be Wednesday, September 21 from 5-6pm.  We will be joined by SCET Team Lead, Karen Alarcon and cybersecurity…

Berkeley SkyDeck hosts one of the biggest Demo Days in Silicon Valley and you don’t want to miss out on presentations and demos from our Batch 14 and alumni startups! Join us in-person in Berkeley, or virtually, at this invite-only event on September 27th, 3:00 - 6:30pm PDT.

Join us with Cathy Farmer in the Health Tech CoLab to discuss and learn about designing health solutions for folks on the autism spectrum, minimum standards for creating products that are accessible to people on the spectrum, and hear an insider's take into how investors evaluate targeted solutions for communities.

Employment and Human Resources provides an overview of common human resources and employment law issues facing early-stage startups.

For aspiring founders looking for potential Co-Founder team with diverse backgrounds!! We are pushing the boundaries and bringing together founders from different UC Berkeley Programs! EVENT DATE: Sept 29, 2022 (6-8.30pm) VENUE: Wells Fargo Room (at Haas Campus) REGISTER: tinyurl.com/CoFounderMatch Participating Schools: MBA, Master of Engineering, Master of Design, Berkeley Law, Master of Translational Medicine,…

Build a startup from scratch over a weekend and win $4,000 in total! The mixer is optional, you just need to have a team of 2 or more. You would have an opportunity to be guided by Berkeley alumni ( Entrepreneurs)

To learn more about Illumina’s impact on the world, what it’s like to work there, and how the technology is advancing even faster than Moore’s Law. Illumina is a global leader in genomics—an industry at the intersection of biology and technology. We are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of…

Receive guidance and feedback on how to effectively craft your Big Ideas pre-proposal. Big Ideas advisors will walk you through every element that is required in your 3-page pre-proposal submission and any answer questions you have. This workshop will have an added emphasis on how to efficiently and succinctly identify and convey the social challenge…

At this event, students will learn from distinguished panelists about the importance of cybersecurity right now, the big opportunity in the field, and will learn the basics of cybersecurity. Students will also learn about the capture the flag (CTF) cybersecurity challenge they can join this semester through the SCET Student Innovation Fellows program.

Get Your Startup Story Straight: a networking and book signing event with author, marketing executive, Berkeley SkyDeck storytelling advisor, and Haas faculty member David Riemer who will share insights from his latest book on "The Definitive Storytelling Framework for Innovators and Entrepreneurs"

Learn about the types of intellectual property, methods, and strategies for protecting IP that founders should be aware of at the formation of a startup. Also learn about common pitfalls to avoid related to ownership, business restrictions, and open source.

Get inspired by the startup story of Dost Education, as told by its CEO and cofounder, Sneha Sheth. Dost Education puts parents of any literacy or income level at the center of their child’s early learning. Currently launched in India, Dost reached 30,000 families in its first two years of operations and aims to turn…

At this event, students will learn from distinguished panelists about the importance of cybersecurity right now, the big opportunity in the field, and will learn the basics of cybersecurity. Students will also learn about the capture the flag (CTF) cybersecurity challenge they can join this semester through the SCET Student Innovation Fellows program.

Jointly hosted by the Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation, Big Ideas, and the Development Engineering Program, Designing for Social Impact is an interactive panel discussion moderated by Jeffrey Eyet, CEO and Co-founder of The Berkeley Innovation Group. Joining the conversation will be a “dream team” panel of successful social innovators who will discuss how they incorporated user…

Join us for this virtual summit to learn about the different types of financing and funding available to your business. You’ll hear directly from the lenders and investors who want to work with you and connect with other women who have successfully used their programs to start or grow their business.

A startup-focused recruitment fair to connect top UC Berkeley and Bay Area talent with early-stage startups (Series A and Seed) who are looking to grow their team. Our aim is to expand upon the world-clas startup ecosystem at UC Berkeley, and part of doing that is facilitating introductions between Berkeley students & incredible startup opportunities.

At this event, students will learn from distinguished panelists about the importance of cybersecurity right now, the big opportunity in the field, and will learn the basics of cybersecurity. Students will also learn about the capture the flag (CTF) cybersecurity challenge they can join this semester through the SCET Student Innovation Fellows program.

Robotics: Working together, creating smart machines, serving society. This event is free and open to the UC Berkeley community. A grab-and-go lunch will be provided following the program (while supplies last).

Polygon is a new kind of psychology practice specializing in online testing and support for dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences Meryll Dindin, Polygon’s cofounder and chief technology officer will talk about how his team created the vision and built this company that has now successfully raised $4.2 million of venture funding. Attendees will also…

Marcus Lehmann, serves as the CEO of CalWave Power Technologies Inc. Marcus founded CalWave in2014 and uses his experience in systems engineering, energy systems and entrepreneurship, to lead a diverse team of engineers, advisers, and industry partners to unlock the vast and steady carbon-free power from ocean waves.

Receive guidance and feedback on how to effectively craft your Big Ideas pre-proposal. Big Ideas advisors will walk you through every element that is required in your 3-page pre-proposal submission and any answer questions you have. This workshop will have an added emphasis on strategies and tips for conducting thorough market assessments and landscape analyses,…