Accelerate Your Deep Tech Innovation with UC Berkeley’s Interdisciplinary Teams
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Our program connects early-stage deep tech ventures with top graduate students from Berkeley Engineering, Berkeley Law, and the Haas School of Business.
Over the course of the semester, interdisciplinary student teams perform in-depth assessments of your technology—covering market analysis, IP landscape, regulatory strategy, business models, and more. Guided by faculty and industry mentors, students deliver strategic recommendations tailored to your venture’s needs.
💡 What you get as a partner:
Actionable insights on market entry, customer discovery & IP strategy
Deep analysis in just weeks—equivalent to months of consulting
Access to high-caliber UC Berkeley talent and potential hires
Support in navigating commercialization, licensing, and investment
CO-AX Accelerator in collaboration with the prestigious Berkeley Deep Tech Innovation Lab at the University of California, USA.
Application for 2025 Fall Program
"Technology Doesn't Commercialize Itself"
Are You Pioneering Groundbreaking Technology That Could Reshape Industries?
The UC Berkeley Deep Tech Innovation Lab invites innovative deep tech startups to participate in our 2025 Spring Semester course, Deep Tech Innovation & Entrepreneurship. This program connects deep tech projects and ventures with interdisciplinary teams of UC Berkeley graduate students to address key business challenges.
Program Structure
Guided by Haas Business School and Berkeley Engineering faculty, with support from experienced mentors, graduate student teams (4-6 members) from Haas, Berkeley Engineering, and Berkeley Law form interdisciplinary teams to analyze competitive landscapes, assess market opportunities, and review IP and regulatory considerations
What We Offer
250-350 hours of dedicated student team support
Unbiased and fresh perspectives. Our data-driven analyses provide actionable insights on your business model, the competitive landscape, and the IP and regulatory environments.
Address your most pressing challenges with innovative strategies rooted in cutting-edge academic research and real-world application.
The Process
Kickoff (Late August)
Collaborate with your student team to set goals and milestones.
Ongoing Collaboration
Regular check-ins ensure alignment and progress throughout the semester.
Final Presentation (Early December)
Receive a comprehensive roadmap for your startup's next phase of growth.
Why Consider This Program
Access to Expertise
Gain access to interdisciplinary expertise from top-tier graduate students
Unbiased Analysis
Receive unbiased analysis of your business and technology
Proven Track Record
Benefit from our 4 year track record of supporting deep tech innovation projects
Key Activities & Next Steps
Our students can perform a large variety of analysis including but not limited to the following activities:
Market Research
Expert and customer discovery interviews
Techno-economic and value chain analysis
Competitive intelligence gathering
Strategic Planning
Strategy and commercialization planning
Go-to-market strategy development
Legal & Regulatory
IP strategy and patent landscape assessment
Regulatory ris assessment and mitigation planning
Partner feedback:
"Thank you for the great work and dedication. We truly appreciated the curiosity and energy you brought to the process. We’re very happy with the insights and deliverables, which will be valuable as we continue developing NanoDentica."- Lukas Crisp, CEO, Nano Dentica
"Our team from the UC Berkeley Deep Tech Innovation lab did a superb job of understanding our company’s unique approach. The team brought a diverse set of new skills to Mirno, undertaking interviews with a wide range of Medical Simulation experts across the United States. The result of which was confirmation of existing theories, and a wealth of new information and ideas which we will use as we seek entry into the US Market in the near future. The Iceland-based Mirno team wholeheartedly recommend the Deep Tech Innovation lab, and are grateful for the connections we made during this successful collaboration." - Ian Alexander Shiels, CPO and Co-Founder, Mirno
Other CO-AX Companies that has participated: Videm, Ventrilabs and Brainlink
Whether you’re a startup, research institute, or corporate R&D team, this is your opportunity to tap into Berkeley’s innovation engine and move your deep tech forward.
Application is closed.
Download PDF "Application for 2025 Fall Program"
“CO-AX offers strong connections in the international healthcare sector and a dedicated team of experienced business advisors who can accelerate our market access and growth. They quickly grasped our business, growth potential, and challenges. We’re grateful for the opportunity to join the accelerator and establish our offices in Gothenburg at Sahlgrenska Science Park.” - Ole Jensen
CEO, Simlogic AB
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"What truly sets Sahlgrenska Science Park apart is how they tailor their support to our specific needs — it's never a one-size-fits-all approach. They've opened doors to the broader innovation ecosystem and connected us with valuable opportunities we wouldn't have found on our own. On top of that, the team is consistently friendly, helpful, and highly professional. It's always a pleasure working with them." - Tilda Back
Founder and CEO, Konvoj
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“Sahlgrenska Science Park has been extremely helpful to us at various stages throughout our journey — from connecting us with potential customers and different partnerships to assisting with fundraising.” - Jenny Johansson, Stefanie Najafi
Founders, Sightic
"CO-AX has helped us open several doors, everything from quality assurance of the business to capital raising/financing and exposure to relevant partners and customers. Their support has been fantastic, with a clear tailored focus on what has been important for our particular business." - Peder Remman, CEO Boneprox
"Being part of CO-AX at Sahlgrenska Science Park has been a very valuable strategic advantage for VERIGRAFT. The tailored support and deep understanding of the international health tech landscape have helped us sharpen our focus, strengthen our network, and accelerate our path toward clinical and commercial success." -
Petter Björquist, CEO Verigraft
"At Mirno we are highly motivated to make rapid progress, and a normal week for us is filled with many questions on how best to move forward with our goals. Our coaches at CO-AX have a wealth of experience in supporting Medtech startups, which has helped us to make moves with confidence. We can recommend CO-AX because even in a few short months, we’re seeing tangible results." – David Gundry, CEO Mirno
CO-AX offers strong connections in the international healthcare sector and a dedicated team of experienced business advisors who can accelerate our market access and growth. They quickly grasped our business, growth potential, and challenges. We’re grateful for the opportunity to join the accelerator and establish our offices in Gothenburg at Sahlgrenska Science Park.
Ole Olsen
CEO, Simlogic AB
What truly sets Sahlgrenska Science Park apart is how they tailor their support to our specific needs — it's never a one-size-fits-all approach. They've opened doors to the broader innovation ecosystem and connected us with valuable opportunities we wouldn't have found on our own. On top of that, the team is consistently friendly, helpful, and highly professional. It's always a pleasure working with them.
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Tilda Back
Founder and CEO, Konvoj
Sahlgrenska Science Park has been extremely helpful to us at various stages throughout our journey — from connecting us with potential customers and different partnerships to assisting with fundraising.
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Jenny Johansson, Stefanie Najafi
Founders, Sightic
CO-AX has helped us open several doors, everything from quality assurance of the business to capital raising/financing and exposure to relevant partners and customers. Their support has been fantastic, with a clear tailored focus on what has been important for our particular business.
Peder Remman
CEO Boneprox
Being part of CO-AX at Sahlgrenska Science Park has been a very valuable strategic advantage for VERIGRAFT. The tailored support and deep understanding of the international health tech landscape have helped us sharpen our focus, strengthen our network, and accelerate our path toward clinical and commercial success.
Petter Björquist
CEO Verigraft
At Mirno we are highly motivated to make rapid progress, and a normal week for us is filled with many questions on how best to move forward with our goals. Our coaches at CO-AX have a wealth of experience in supporting Medtech startups, which has helped us to make moves with confidence. We can recommend CO-AX because even in a few short months, we’re seeing tangible results.
David Gundry
CEO Mirno