Berkeley SkyDeck, the startup accelerator of the University of California, Berkeley, opens applications for Batch 24 in January 2027. Startups from all over the world can apply, in any industry. Between 20 and 25 Cohort teams receive a US$210,000 investment from the Berkeley SkyDeck Fund, a lead advisor, a desk and a Demo Day pitch; 60 to 80 Pad-13 teams get much of the same support without the guaranteed investment. SkyDeck does not publish the equity it takes.
Who can apply
Nationality
SkyDeck says startups from all over the world are eligible and encouraged to apply. A Tunisian startup can apply; its founders need a US visa to work on site.
Sector
The programme is industry-agnostic: SkyDeck accepts companies from all industries.
Priority
UC-affiliated companies and international startups continue to be a priority.
Funding and what it does not cover
Each Cohort startup receives a US$210,000 investment from the Berkeley SkyDeck Fund, according to the application page; the home page says US$200,000. SkyDeck does not publish the equity it takes or any programme fee. Pad-13 teams have no guaranteed investment.
