University of California, Berkeley

Berkeley, California
Public University
Founded 1868

UC Berkeley is a top public research university with exceptional strength in technology commercialization and startup creation.

68
Startups (5yr)
380
Patents Filed
275
Patents Issued
88
Licenses (5yr)
$52.3M
License Revenue
165
Partnerships
$1.0B
Research $

Commercialization Approach

Berkeley balances public mission with commercial impact, emphasizing both licensing and startup formation to maximize societal benefit.

Research Focus Areas

Computer Science & Engineering

Leading research in AI, systems, and theory

EECSBAIR

Clean Energy & Sustainability

Advanced energy research and climate solutions

Energy InstituteCollege of Engineering

Biotechnology

Synthetic biology and bioengineering innovations

QB3Department of Bioengineering

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Notable Spinouts

Intel Corporation

Founded 1968Technology

IPO

Semiconductor chip manufacturer

$180.0B valuation
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SunPower

Founded 1985Clean Energy

IPO

Solar energy company

$1.2B valuation
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Zymergen

Founded 2013Biotechnology

ACTIVE

Biofabrication company using biology to design and manufacture materials

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Programs & Resources

SkyDeck

accelerator

Berkeley's premier startup accelerator

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Berkeley Catalyst Fund

fund

Proof-of-concept fund for early-stage research

Funding: Up to $100,000

Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship

center

Entrepreneurship education and support

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Rankings & Recognition

#7AUTM - Startups Launched
2023

Tech Transfer Office

Intellectual Property & Industry Research Alliances

Services Offered

  • Patent and copyright management
  • Industry alliances
  • Technology marketing
  • Startup support

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