How much funding does this grant offer?

University-Backed Deep-Tech Fund offers $85M.

Who can apply for University-Backed Deep-Tech Fund?

Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL; startup. The full eligibility conditions are part of the Pro detail.

✓ Early-stage friendly

University-Backed Deep-Tech Fund Grant

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A climate venture fund based in United States

Summary

a US university-affiliated venture fund invests in early-stage startups founded by academics across AI, enterprise software, fintech, and deep tech sectors. The fund targets founders emerging from the university's accelerator programme with $85M under management.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 12 Sept 2026Accurate?

About this grant

The funder is a $85 million venture fund that supports the next generation of global entrepreneurs from the funder, the world's premier academic accelerator. Formed as a partnership between UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, College of Engineering, and Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, the fund combines traditional accelerator consulting with the vast resources of a leading research university. The fund supports entrepreneurial activity through the funder while also donating 50% of carried interest back to UC Berkeley to support research and education. …

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does this grant offer?: University-Backed Deep-Tech Fund offers $85M.
Who can apply for University-Backed Deep-Tech Fund?: Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL; startup. The full eligibility conditions are part of the Pro detail.