Welcome to The House AI Accelerator — a highly selective, hands-on program uniquely designed for UC Berkeley-affiliated founders building AI companies. Location: In-person at The House in Berkeley Have an offer from another program? Note this in your application, and we'll accelerate your interview & decision. What You'll Receive 1. Funding Investment: We invest on a standard SAFE for 7-10%. We believe each startup is different, so our investment reflects that. 2. AI-Specific Resources Technology Credits: Up to $750K in free compute Premium Partnerships: Special access from Databricks, Microsoft, and OpenAI 3. Expert Network World-Class Mentors: Seven top AI researchers on our team Berkeley Network: Direct access to notable Cal alumni AI founders and executives Domain Expertise: Personalized guidance across product, engineering, and go-to-market 4. Growth Support Customer Acquisition: Business development support to find product-market fit Fundraising Preparation: Hands-on assistance for your next financing round Team Building: Recruiting support from our in-house recruiter and Berkeley network 5. Community Founder Network: Join our family of 200+ founders across various stages Cal Advantage: Leverage the power of Berkeley's 600,000+ strong community