Browse updated 2026 startup programs, accelerators, incubators, and venture capital investors in Berkeley. Find open deadlines, offers, and funding.
Updated Jun 2026
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Pre-Seed, Seed +1
Consumer, Enterprise +1
UC Berkeley’s premier startup accelerator and incubator program
Seed, Non Equity Assistance +4
Finance, Data Science +75
$200 – $200,000
$100K for 5%
A pre-seed and early-stage venture capital fund investing in Berkeley's top alumni faculty and student startups
Seed, Early Stage VC +5
Software, AI +20
Welcome to the Berkeley SkyDeck Fund!
Seed, Early Stage VC +2
Machine Learning, Biotechnology +9
$200K
A pre-seed and early-stage venture capital fund investing in Berkeley's top alumni faculty and student startups
Seed, Early Stage VC +1
Software, AI +3
Pre-Seed, Seed +2
Free Ventures hosts a semester-long accelerator program in the fall and spring academic semesters. We connect founders to experienced mentors who can help think…
Seed, Early Stage VC +1
Steep Hill Inc. (CSE: STPH) has no operations in Canada or US, and is in the process of restructuring its business and is exploring strategic alternatives.
Seed, Early Stage VC +1
BioTech, Cannabis +2
Cyclotron Road – Cyclotron Road
Grant, Non Equity Assistance
Energy, Climate +3
$80,000 to $115,000 yearly living stipend and $100,000 to $150,000 of research support
Berkeley Accelerator
Pre-Seed, Seed
Technology, Incubator
Investment warrant for 4.5% of your stock
Samvit went through the Y Combinator program and started his first venture-backed company when he was nineteen years old. Prior to starting Equidate, Samvit co-…
Seed, Early Stage VC +1
Seed, Early Stage VC +1
Learning Management System, Edutech +5
$100 – $5,000,000
We are a venture capital firm that supports startups affiliated with UC Berkeley.
Pre-Seed, Seed
We are an accelerator from UC Berkeley.
Pre-Seed, Early Stage VC
Wind, Smart Grid +29
We are a venture fund associated with UC Berkeley alumni.
Seed, Early Stage VC
Graduate, Student +2
A pre-seed and early-stage venture capital fund investing in Berkeley's top alumni faculty and student startups
Seed, Early Stage VC +1
Software, AI +3
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What are the best VCs and accelerators in Berkeley for 2026?
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Which programs in Berkeley have upcoming deadlines?
Check the “Open now” section for the soonest deadlines. Only future deadlines are highlighted; closed cohorts are excluded.
Do programs in Berkeley accept remote startups?
Many programs list remote availability. Filter results for remote or review program details to confirm hybrid/on-site expectations.
What funding or equity terms should I expect in Berkeley?
Offers vary by program. Look for the offer/terms in each card. Typical ranges span equity-free stipends to seed-size checks for a small equity share.
