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Whether you’re building a prototype or already have one, we will guide you through the next steps​​

 University of California's Leading Accelerator

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The Lean Startup

Build your company using the lean methodology, taught by our world class faculty

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Prize Money

Startups stand to win up to $60K in prize money to support their mission

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Industry Mentor

Be mentored through setbacks and successes by experts in the field

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UC Affiliation

Apply now if your team currently has at least 1 UC student, alumni, faculty, or staff member 

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Network

Build a network of founders, partners and mentors through the program

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Zero Equity

A zero-equity accelerator dedicated to teaching and empowering entrepreneurs

$60K

$1.8Bn+

0%

250+

Up to $60,000 in prize money
Raised by cohort companies
Equity taken
Companies Accelerated
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Jed Katz, Managing Director, Javelin Venture Partners

"Javelin actively participates in Launch every year because it's always a remarkable and inspiring group of entrepreneurs working on big problems with big markets.  The venue, format and collection of great people all come together for a consistently outstanding event."

Questions?

Contact us:  launch@berkeley.edu

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Haas School of Business

2220 Piedmont Avenue
Berkeley CA 94720
United States

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