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Seed-stage funding and support program for genomics-focused startups. Offers access to Illumina sequencing systems and reagents, lab space, and business guidance. Evolved into Illumina Ventures Labs (2023) with a focus on company creation. Illumina for Startups Grants also available for proof-of-concept sequencing experiments. 74 companies invested 2014–2023, with portfolio raising $1.2B+ collectively.
Accelerates commercialization of UC San Diego technologies with dual-use potential by providing funding, mentorship, and networks to help researchers and startups develop solutions for both civilian and defense applications, advancing them toward real-world deployment.
Learn more →Ranked #1 U.S. accelerator by MIT/Rice University's Seed Accelerator Rankings Project. A highly selective seed-stage accelerator in San Francisco and New York, accepting ~15 teams twice per year from ~2,000+ applicants. The 10-week intensive program covers product-market fit, target market definition, first validation, and investor meeting preparation. Has launched 150+ companies with $1.8B total funding raised. Portfolio includes Postmates, Buffer, Periscope Data, DroneDeploy, and 3 unicorns.
Learn more →12-week hybrid accelerator in Modesto, CA for circular bioeconomy startups, providing $100K total support including $15K non-dilutive grant, $35K investment, and $50K campus credits.
Learn more →6-month accelerator at UC Berkeley offering $200K investment from Berkeley SkyDeck Fund to 20–25 teams per cohort, with access to 900+ advisors and a Demo Day with 850+ investors.
Learn more →A specialized JLABS residency in partnership with BARDA (Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority) focused on medical countermeasures and pandemic preparedness technologies.
Learn more →Provides free consulting and training to new and existing businesses, offering expertise in areas like accounting, marketing, funding, government contracting, and business operations through a network of service locations and outreach centers.
Learn more →A commercialization pathway program at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in partnership with Sandia National Laboratories, designed to transform deep-tech research into venture-ready opportunities by connecting lab researchers with investors and entrepreneurs.
Learn more →A non-equity community program for startups ready to scale that do not need investment from Expert Dojo. Includes monthly high-level training videos from experts, monthly AMA sessions with Dojo experts, exclusive perks and discounts, growth tracking, and complimentary tickets to Expert Dojo events. Top performers may transition into the Investment Program and receive referrals to outside VCs and investors.
Learn more →Expert Dojo's core accelerator and venture investment program for pre-seed and seed startups. Invests $50K–$100K (SAFE notes) for 3.5%–7% equity. Provides Monday Accountability Sessions, Monthly Mastermind sessions (4/month), weekly expert training videos, warm introductions to VCs and investors, and Quarterly Demo Days. Over 260+ startups invested since 2018. Ranked among most active pre-seed investors in U.S. after Techstars and Y Combinator. Portfolio companies have raised an average of $3.7M. Focus on minority- and female-founded tech companies.
Learn more →Accelerates early-stage ventures developing medical, digital health, and biotech solutions to address health challenges in Los Angeles, offering mentorship, strategic guidance, ecosystem connections, and non-dilutive funding to improve community health and equity.
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