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Berkeley SkyDeck Accelerator (Main Cohort)

Berkeley SkyDeck Accelerator (Main Cohort)

Invests equity in selected high-potential startups through Berkeley SkyDeck's main accelerator, providing ownership-based startup capital.

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About

Berkeley SkyDeck is UC Berkeley's flagship accelerator, operated through the Berkeley SkyDeck Fund and accepting startups from all industries worldwide, with UC-affiliated founders given priority in selection. The main accelerator cohort runs twice per year — application windows open in January–February for the May cohort and in August for the January cohort. Batch 22 ran May 4 through October 9, …

What this grant funds

UC Berkeley's flagship equity accelerator investing $210,000 for 7.5% equity in 20–25 startups per cohort across two annual classes, with six months of programming, 900-plus advisors, and a 600-attendee Demo Day.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Equity
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: skydeck.berkeley.edu