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10-week entrepreneurship program for aspiring and early-stage biotech and medtech entrepreneurs at Aquillius Innovation Hub. Combines business education, mentorship, and investor readiness training, supported by access to 25,000+ sq ft of wet labs, cleanrooms, vivarium, Digital Lab (AI/ML), and prototyping tools.
4-month sector-agnostic accelerator in San Francisco investing $150K for 6% equity ($112.5K net after $37.5K program fee), serving early-stage global startups with mentorship and Demo Day access.
Learn more →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 →Provides Bay Area entrepreneurs with a seven-week program offering hands-on training, mentorship, and resources in business management, legal compliance, marketing, and financial skills, culminating in a showcase at pop-up events and ongoing support.
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 →Supports entrepreneurs and startups developing dual-use technologies through mentorship, resources, and collaboration with the Department of Defense, universities, and federal labs to refine innovations and scale businesses. Offers extensive support for navigating SBIR/STTR programs and securing government contracts.
Learn more →Provides free technology strategy consultations to help East Bay small businesses modernize operations, improve digital presence, and compete with larger retailers through tailored solutions and ongoing support.
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.
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