The Top 5 Accelerators in Berkeley

Empowering Innovation: Unveiling Canada's Top 25 Startup Accelerators

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Overview

Berkeley is known for its vibrant startup ecosystem, with a strong emphasis on technology and innovation. The city is home to a diverse range of startups, supported by a rich network of mentors, investors, and resources.In recent years, Berkeley has seen the emergence of several accelerators catering to early-stage startups. These accelerators provide valuable mentorship, access to capital, and a supportive community, helping founders navigate the challenges of building and scaling their businesses.

The Top 5 Accelerators in Berkeley

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LAUNCH

LAUNCH is a company that provides coding bootcamps and mentorship programs for aspiring software developers.

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Berkeley
United States

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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1
Exits
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1999

HOW IT WORKS

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Unknown
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Hybrid
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Equity Unknown
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Convertible Note, Early Stage Venture, Seed

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Berkeley Skydeck

UC Berkeleyโ€™s premier startup accelerator and incubator program

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Berkeley
United States

ABOUT

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Application
Closed
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Investments
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14
Exits
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2012

HOW IT WORKS

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16 weeks
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In-Person
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5-10% equity
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Non Equity Assistance, Seed

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Finance
Incubators
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Berkeley Blockchain Xcelerator

An accelerator program for blockchain startups focused on developing and scaling innovative blockchain projects.

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Berkeley
United States

ABOUT

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Application
Closed
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Investments
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Unknown
Exits
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2019

HOW IT WORKS

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12 weeks
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Remote
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Equity Unknown
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Early Stage

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Blockchain
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The Batchery

The Batchery is a startup incubator that provides resources and support to new businesses to help them grow and succeed.

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Berkeley
United States

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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Unknown
Exits
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2015

HOW IT WORKS

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Unknown
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Hybrid
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Equity Unknown
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Early Stage

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Finance
1.

CITRIS Foundry

Helps startups in deep tech fields commercialize their research

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Berkeley
United States

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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Unknown
Exits
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2013

HOW IT WORKS

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6 months
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In-Person
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Up to 6% equity
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Grant, Seed, Early Stage Venture

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