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Red Arrow Therapeutics Inc. closes $4.5M Seed Extension round

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Nanomedicine, SkyDeck, University, Seed, Safety, Patient, Therapy, Pharmaceutical industry

BOSTON, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Red Arrow Therapeutics Inc. closed a $4.5M Seed Extension round, raising from four, top-tier institutional investors in Japan.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Red Arrow Therapeutics Inc. closed a $4.5M Seed Extension round, raising from four, top-tier institutional investors in Japan.
  • Participants of this round are:
    The University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners Co., Ltd.
    OSAKA University Venture Capital Co., Ltd.
  • Emerging from the University of Tokyo's Cabral Lab in 2021, Red Arrow Therapeutics Inc. develops pH-sensing nanomedicine drug delivery technologies for multiple therapeutic areas such as oncology.
  • The Seed extension round will allow Red Arrow Therapeutics to obtain key preclinical data on safety and efficacy of their lead compound, IL-12-loaded nanopolymeric micelles.

Berkeley SkyDeck Partners with JETRO and Leading Japanese Universities to Accelerate Global Innovation

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Software, Start-Up, Professional Services, Technology, University, Education, Training, Business, JETRO, Acquisition, Organization, Japan External Trade Organization, Kyoto University, Entrepreneurship, University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, Tohoku University, Silicon, City, Berkeley SkyDeck, Memorandum of understanding, METI, University of Tokyo, Partnership, CRISPR, Nagoya University, Growth, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Osaka University, Triple accreditation, UC, Video game, Management, SkyDeck

Notably, the MoU includes JETRO support for Berkeley SkyDeck to launch a formal startup support program in Japan, which would be Berkeley SkyDeck’s second formal international program after Berkeley SkyDeck Milano in Europe.

Key Points: 
  • Notably, the MoU includes JETRO support for Berkeley SkyDeck to launch a formal startup support program in Japan, which would be Berkeley SkyDeck’s second formal international program after Berkeley SkyDeck Milano in Europe.
  • The MoU represents the latest step in this multi-year partnership and Berkeley SkyDeck’s commitment to continued global expansion and startup representation.
  • In addition to launching new programs in Japan, Berkeley SkyDeck will coordinate with JETRO San Francisco and six leading Japanese universities for programs conducted in the United States.
  • Its partnerships with institutions like Berkeley SkyDeck have also significantly contributed to this goal; Berkeley SkyDeck is currently hosting 29 Japanese startups that were recommended by JETRO as part of its current program cohort.

Berkeley SkyDeck Opens Applications for Next Cohort Class, Featuring New Climate Tech Track

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Software, Research, Internet, Hardware, Data Management, Sustainability, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Environment, Green Technology, Science, Climate Change, Crypto, Plastic, University of California, Berkeley, Education, Demo, USD, Milan, Silicon, Entrepreneurship, Climate change, UC, Berkeley SkyDeck, Berkeley, Faculty, AI, VC, Cryptocurrency, Renewable energy, SkyDeck, Cohort

Climate tech companies working to address both climate change and its effects can apply to a newly-launched specialized Climate Tech Track led by Shuo Yang, a general partner at leading climate tech venture capital firm, Lowercarbon Capital.

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  • Climate tech companies working to address both climate change and its effects can apply to a newly-launched specialized Climate Tech Track led by Shuo Yang, a general partner at leading climate tech venture capital firm, Lowercarbon Capital.
  • This is the fifth specialized track available for Berkeley SkyDeck Cohort companies, following the Bio Track, the Aero-Astro Track, the Blockchain/Crypto Track and the Chip Track.
  • Berkeley SkyDeck Europe, Milano, which launched in 2022, is currently working with its third Cohort.
  • Berkeley SkyDeck’s new Climate Tech Track formalizes our support of companies from around the world leading the way in designing and implementing new methods and technologies,” said Caroline Winnett, Executive Director of Berkeley SkyDeck.

Berkeley SkyDeck to Host 30 Japanese Startups Through JETRO Partnership

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Start-Up, Other Education, Professional Services, University, Education, San Francisco, Partnership, Japan External Trade Organization, JETRO, Multimedia, Mentorship, Government, Organization, Entrepreneurship, Acquisition, Berkeley SkyDeck, Ecosystem, Video game, SkyDeck, Silicon

Berkeley SkyDeck , the global hub for entrepreneurship and a leading accelerator, today announced a significant expansion of its partnership with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) resulting in 30 Japanese startups being selected to participate in Berkeley SkyDeck’s Batch 17 Innovation Partner Program in November.

Key Points: 
  • Berkeley SkyDeck , the global hub for entrepreneurship and a leading accelerator, today announced a significant expansion of its partnership with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) resulting in 30 Japanese startups being selected to participate in Berkeley SkyDeck’s Batch 17 Innovation Partner Program in November.
  • All 30 startups will receive access to Berkeley SkyDeck’s vast network of resources, mentors, and investors as they plan to break into the US market.
  • Startups are sent to Berkeley SkyDeck by SkyDeck Innovation Partners, which are usually government organizations from outside of the US such as JETRO.
  • Through this program, SkyDeck Innovation Partners are plugged into the Berkeley SkyDeck ecosystem, and the startups are able to access the significant network, advisor insights, and other resources SkyDeck has to offer.

Berkeley SkyDeck and Cal Hacks Join Forces to Create Largest Generative AI Hackathon

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
Apps, Applications, Technology, Other Technology, Software, Internet, University, Data Management, Education, Artificial Intelligence, Prize, Life, Sequoia, Speed of light, SkyDeck, Culture, LLM, API, Mayfield, HOW, Microsoft, OpenAI, Student, Entrepreneurship, UC, Berkeley SkyDeck, Berkeley, Hacking, Empowerment, Safety, Tourism

WHAT: The Berkeley LLM Hackathon, an opportunity for the brightest collegiate minds from around the world to come together to innovate and collaborate using the latest AI tools.

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  • WHAT: The Berkeley LLM Hackathon, an opportunity for the brightest collegiate minds from around the world to come together to innovate and collaborate using the latest AI tools.
  • Initiated by UC Berkeley’s premier startup accelerator SkyDeck, and featuring key support from OpenAI, Microsoft, top open-source tools, and much more.
  • The event will also include workshops presented by Berkeley researchers including a workshop on AI safety.
  • The top 4 teams will receive an investment of $50k each from the Berkeley SkyDeck Fund if they decide to pursue their project full-time.

Berkeley SkyDeck Joins UC Berkeley’s Life Sciences Entrepreneurship Center to Help Launch Berkeley Faculty-Led Startups

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Start-Up, Other Health, University, Finance, Education, General Health, Professional Services, Biometrics, Medical Devices, Genetics, Biotechnology, Science, Other Science, Research, Health, Medical Supplies, Triple accreditation, CRISPR, Computer science, Partnership, University of California, Berkeley, Computer science and engineering, Enzyme, Business, California Institute for Quantitative Biosciences, Electrical engineering, Haas School of Business, Doctor of Philosophy, Associate, Silicon, Entrepreneurship, Professor, Acquisition, UC, MZR, Berkeley SkyDeck, EEG, Biological engineering, Growth, Faculty, Peptide, Pharmaceutical industry, SkyDeck

The inaugural track, created in partnership with the UC Berkeley Life Sciences Entrepreneurship Center (LSEC) through LSEC’s new Venture Grant Program, will assist the UC Berkeley faculty-led teams to launch their own biotech and life sciences startup companies.

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  • The inaugural track, created in partnership with the UC Berkeley Life Sciences Entrepreneurship Center (LSEC) through LSEC’s new Venture Grant Program, will assist the UC Berkeley faculty-led teams to launch their own biotech and life sciences startup companies.
  • The startups will receive investment from the SkyDeck Fund, access to Berkeley SkyDeck’s programming and network, and other critical resources.
  • “Berkeley LSEC and Berkeley SkyDeck share the same goals: to amplify and accelerate the growth of companies with world-changing potential.
  • “UC Berkeley has built a reputation for being a top entrepreneurship school globally, and both Berkeley SkyDeck and LSEC have already significantly contributed to that reputation.

Berkeley SkyDeck Opens Applications for 16th Cohort of Startups

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
University, Start-Up, Data Management, Entrepreneur, Education, Technology, Professional Services, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Internet, Consumer, Hardware, Crypto, Entrepreneurship, Knowledge, Faculty, University of California, Woman, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley SkyDeck, UC, Berkeley, Cryptocurrency, SkyDeck

Berkeley SkyDeck , the global hub for entrepreneurship and leading accelerator, today announced that applications are now open for its 16th cohort, with a final deadline of February 17, 2023.

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  • Berkeley SkyDeck , the global hub for entrepreneurship and leading accelerator, today announced that applications are now open for its 16th cohort, with a final deadline of February 17, 2023.
  • “Despite economic headwinds, innovation never slows down, and the current economic conditions mean that the resources offered by Berkeley SkyDeck are more important than ever for startups looking to take the next steps in their journeys,” said Caroline Winnett, Executive Director of Berkeley SkyDeck.
  • “We welcome both UC Berkeley and University of California affiliates, as well as international founders, to apply for this batch and tell us about their moonshot solutions.”
    The highly selective and extensive Berkeley SkyDeck application process results in approximately 20 to 25 startups per cohort for the Berkeley SkyDeck program, and 10 startups for the SkyDeck Europe program, with a startup acceptance rate of just over 1.5%.
  • Each Berkeley SkyDeck cohort company receives $200,000 in funding, $750,000 worth of free and discounted resources and access to SkyDeck’s unsurpassed network of UC Berkeley alumni, faculty and advisors.

Berkeley SkyDeck Presents 18 Startups at Demo Day

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Monday, September 26, 2022
Internet, Hardware, Start-Up, Entrepreneur, Data Management, Professional Services, Technology, Consumer, Crypto, Fund, Faculty, Berkeley SkyDeck, Greentech, Growth, Industry, Entrepreneurship, Investment, Y, Science and technology in Asia, Robotics, Batch, UC, Research, Silicon, AI, University of California, Berkeley, Education, Cryptocurrency, Zellerbach Hall, SkyDeck

Berkeley SkyDeck accepts just over 1.5% of startups that apply for each of its cohorts.

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  • Berkeley SkyDeck accepts just over 1.5% of startups that apply for each of its cohorts.
  • The recently launched Berkeley SkyDeck Europe is currently working with its first group of cohorts, which will present at their own Demo Day on October 20, 2022.
  • After successful investments from SkyDeck Fund I, Berkeley SkyDeck recently closed its $60 million SkyDeck Fund II.
  • The Berkeley SkyDeck Demo Day will be hosted from 3:00pm to 6:30pm Pacific on September 27, 2022 in Zellerbach Hall on the UC Berkeley campus.

Merdeka at Kuantan 188

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Friday, August 26, 2022
Kids club, Ministry, DANCOM, TIER, TikTok, Awareness, Pensonic Group, YB, Sale, Ministry of Youth and Sports (Malaysia), KIEC, Zip line, CKS, Dato, SkyDeck, Facebook, Selborne Group, Pahang State Legislative Assembly, Paintball, Nine Days, Rare-earth element, Merdeka, Mentakab, Instagram, Sport

KUANTAN, Malaysia, Aug 26, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Kuantan 188, Malaysia's second-tallest tower, will host two major events, the Kuantan 188 International Extreme Challenge (KIEC), their first-ever challenge event since reopening early this year, and Pesta Kuantan 188.

Key Points: 
  • KUANTAN, Malaysia, Aug 26, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - Kuantan 188, Malaysia's second-tallest tower, will host two major events, the Kuantan 188 International Extreme Challenge (KIEC), their first-ever challenge event since reopening early this year, and Pesta Kuantan 188.
  • To promote adventure and outdoor sports, the Ministry of Youth and Sports will continue to support events such as KIEC and work closely with Kuantan 188 to encourage local youth groups to use the Kuantan 188 as their venue of choice.
  • There will be a total of 65 jumps from multiple jumpers on 30 August 2022 carrying the Kuantan 188, Pahang and Malaysian flags commemorating 65 years of independence.
  • To know more about KIEC and Pesta Kuantan 188, check out @kuantan.188 on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok for recent updates, as well as www.kuantan188.com.my.

Berkeley SkyDeck Introduces New Tracks Ahead of Open Applications for Next Cohort Class

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Entrepreneur, Professional Services, Blockchain, Start-Up, Consumer, Technology, Other Education, Semiconductor, Education, Cryptocurrency, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Crypto, Linda, Berkeley SkyDeck, Silicon, Investment, Education, McKinsey & Company, University of California, Berkeley, Center, Industry, Berkeley, Entrepreneurship, Research, Partnership, University of California, Davis, UC, Y, Company, Homegrown, Faculty, Security, Growth, VC, Cryptocurrency, Renewable energy, SkyDeck, Politics

Berkeley SkyDeck , the global hub for entrepreneurship and leading accelerator, today announced that applications are now open for its 15th cohort class, with a final deadline of August 31, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Berkeley SkyDeck , the global hub for entrepreneurship and leading accelerator, today announced that applications are now open for its 15th cohort class, with a final deadline of August 31, 2022.
  • Berkeley SkyDeck accepts just over 1.5% of startups that apply and approximately 20 to 25 startups overall for each of its cohorts.
  • Alumni of Berkeley SkyDeck have enjoyed great success in their respective industries, collectively raising more than $1.7 billion in funding.
  • In March 2022, Berkeley SkyDeck recently announced the close of the $60 million SkyDeck Fund II, which continues to actively fund companies.