Accelerate Your Startup at UCSD!

Join our top-tier accelerator program and take your startup to the next level with mentorship, resources, and funding opportunities.

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760

UCSD Affiliated Startups

$16.5B

Annual Revenue

29

Years experience

>200

Yearly New Patents

Recent Startups:

plus many more…

Unlock Your Startup’s Potential

“If something is important enough, even if the odds are against you, you should still do it.”
Elon Musk

Mentorship

Gain insights and guidance from experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts.

Resources

Access cutting-edge facilities, tools, and networks to propel your startup forward.

Funding

Connect with investors and secure the capital you need to grow.

Community

Join a vibrant ecosystem of like-minded entrepreneurs and innovators.

Expert guidance by business mentors and academic specialists.

Find Your Dream Mentor

Our contact list is your contact list. Each startup founder is matched with an experienced mentor, who will give you those warm introductions that are crucial to your success. You’ll get the knowledge, resources, and growth minded ecosystem that you need to succeed. 

Access to Investors and Grants

A large investor database and grant opportunities within UC San Diego and beyond. From seed funding to series A funding, you’ll gain access to sustain your business dream.

Get FREE tools and Services

Access to free resources like AWS, legal, USPTO, SBIR and so much more. Free 3D printers, Maker’s Studio, office space and startup classes.

Exclusive Events for Founders and Investors/Mentors

You’ll meet in person to receive strategy advice and investment leads from leaders at UC San Diego and local business leaders. 

UC San Diego Entrepreneurship Center Leadership

Corinne Peek-Asa

Vice Chancellor for Research

Paul Roben

Associate Vice Chancellor for Innovation & Commercialization

Greg Horowitt

Director – Innovation Design

Shane Moise

Senior Manager for Strategic Innovation Alliances, Projects, and Data

FAQ

Located on-campus at UCSD, this is your exclusive space… the nexus of a vibrant, creative ecosystem, entrepreneurial network and experiential learning.

Here are some of the benefits:

  • The use of offices and meeting rooms located alongside incubator space for startup companies in the Design & Innovation Building.
  • Exclusive access to UC San Diego database of innovators and startup companies.
  • Unique opportunities to collaborate with your innovation colleagues from across the region.
  • Recognition as a center member in public relations materials, member board and social media.
  • Inclusion in member events.
  • Preferential access to event space at a discounted university rate.
  • Full access to university resources as an affiliate such as library resources
  • Exclusive member networking events

Please contact us for on-campus office space or shared desk. 

For a limited time, by invite only, we are offering virtual access to all of our resources. You’ll get free access to our mentors, classes and events. Contact us for more details.

By joining our center, you’ll have access to apply to various startup accelerators and challenges where you can win awards and grants.

Please text or call us at:

Please email us at: email@ucsdec.com

  • The University of California system is ranked #1 in the world for international patent applications.
  • Partner with one of the top campuses for generating new companies.
  • Receive additional benefits such as feedback and project direction, marketing ideas and strategic decisions from top scientists and engineers.

Join Us and Grow

Are you ready to take your startup to new heights? Apply now to join the UCSD Startup Accelerator and unlock the resources, mentorship, and funding you need to succeed. Let’s innovate and grow together!