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The Berkeley Startup Cluster is a collaborative effort of: the City of Berkeley, UC Berkeley, the Downtown Berkeley Association, the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce, and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. The partners have a shared mission to make Berkeley a more vibrant, accessible and equitable place for startups to launch and grow.

Formed as a partnership between the Haas School of Business, the College of Engineering, and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, SkyDeck combines the consulting know-how of traditional accelerators with the vast resources of its research university. This robust partnership is coupled with SkyDeck’s unique mentorship program to create a powerful environment for startups. Its SkyAdvisors, Partners, and large network of accredited investors connect their SkyTeams to the expertise and capital they need to launch and grow…to the moon. SkyDeck is industry-agnostic: we accept applications from companies in all industries.

SacTV believes that effort and courage are nothing without purpose and direction. With this philosophy in mind, Chris Bruce (CEO) has carefully navigated their company towards opportunities that perpetuate its purpose. They will continue to increase the power of social media for local businesses with creative solutions. They partner with local talent, social media influencers, and businesses to produce commercials, documentaries, and online shows to drive traffic and build reputation.

Phil Jaber went on a quest 25 years ago to make a really great cup of coffee. His quest took him all over the world and after visiting thousands of coffee shops, Phil created over 30 unique blends. Phil wanted to make sure the coffee making process embodied a personal and social feel, so he designed his own coffee station allowing for every cup to be crafted one cup at a time. By personalizing each cup, Phil had found a way to allow for individuality in every cup of love.

The Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology is the leading UC Berkeley department on emerging industries and frontier technologies. Housed within Memorial Stadium at UC Berkeley, the Center teaches technological innovation and entrepreneurial mindset to students through a hands-on, inductive lessons.

The Berkeley Startup Cluster is a collaborative effort of: the City of Berkeley, UC Berkeley, the Downtown Berkeley Association, the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce, and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. The partners have a shared mission to make Berkeley a more vibrant, accessible and equitable place for startups to launch and grow.