Colider Cup XVII all teams on stage

Collider Cup XVII: Where Berkeley’s Boldest Student Ventures Take Shape

By Keith McAleer / December 18, 2025 / Comments Off on Collider Cup XVII: Where Berkeley’s Boldest Student Ventures Take Shape

The Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology (SCET) at UC Berkeley proudly hosted Collider Cup XVII on December 12, 2025. Hosted by student emcees Anika Kesavalu (’26 Business Administration and Data Science) and Daniella Spero (’26 Political Science and Government), the biannual event brought together Berkeley’s brightest students, presenting startup solutions across AI, mental health,…

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Photo of partnership signing with Gisma University of Applied Sciences and UC Berkeley’s Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology

Gisma University of Applied Sciences and UC Berkeley’s Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology Announce New Global Partnership

By Keith McAleer / December 16, 2025 / Comments Off on Gisma University of Applied Sciences and UC Berkeley’s Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology Announce New Global Partnership

Berkeley, California and Potsdam, Germany — Gisma University of Applied Sciences and the Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology (SCET) at the University of California, Berkeley, are pleased to announce a new global partnership aimed at fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and international collaboration among students and educators. Through this partnership, SCET will offer students opportunities to…

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Aria Yang presenting to students at Grimes Engineering Center UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley Alumna and Former Course Coordinator Aria Yang Returns to SCET to Empower Future Founders

By Keith McAleer / October 30, 2025 / Comments Off on UC Berkeley Alumna and Former Course Coordinator Aria Yang Returns to SCET to Empower Future Founders

UC Berkeley Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology (SCET) recently welcomed Aria Yang, former SCET Product Management course coordinator and UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism alumna, for a special professional development session with student innovators. Aria’s journey—from Berkeley student to marketing leader and now mentor—embodies the spirit of giving back that defines the SCET…

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Challenge Lab Democracy course group photo of SimpleGov

In uncertain times, these UC Berkeley students are using tech to innovate democratic processes

By Keith McAleer / May 15, 2025 / Comments Off on In uncertain times, these UC Berkeley students are using tech to innovate democratic processes
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Collider Cup XVI Group Photo (Photo Courtesy Adam Lau / Berkeley Engineering)

Collider Cup XVI Wrap-Up — Announcing the Winners!

By Keith McAleer / May 13, 2025 / Comments Off on Collider Cup XVI Wrap-Up — Announcing the Winners!

The Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology (SCET) at UC Berkeley proudly hosted Collider Cup XVI on May 8, 2025. Hosted by student emcees Benecia Jude Jose (’25 Public Health and Data Science) and Anika Kesavalu (’26 Data Science and Business Administration), the biannual event brought together Berkeley’s brightest innovators, presenting startup solutions across AI,…

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Ashmita Kumar

With AI and an iPhone, UC Berkeley student’s startup aims to detect stroke signs and save lives

By Keith McAleer / March 30, 2025 / Comments Off on With AI and an iPhone, UC Berkeley student’s startup aims to detect stroke signs and save lives
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UC Berkeley Startup Studio: Making World-Class Entrepreneurship Education Accessible to All

UC Berkeley Startup Studio: Making World-Class Entrepreneurship Education Accessible to All

By Keith McAleer / February 24, 2025 / Comments Off on UC Berkeley Startup Studio: Making World-Class Entrepreneurship Education Accessible to All

Berkeley, CA – February 24, 2025 – Entrepreneurship is a powerful force for economic mobility and social impact, yet access to world-class education in this field has often been limited. The Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology (SCET) at UC Berkeley is changing that with the launch of UC Berkeley Startup Studio, a new suite…

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Collider Cup XV group photo

Collider Cup XV Wrap-Up — Announcing the Winners!

By Keith McAleer / December 16, 2024 / Comments Off on Collider Cup XV Wrap-Up — Announcing the Winners!

The Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology (SCET) at UC Berkeley proudly hosted Collider Cup XV on December 13, 2024. Hosted by student emcees Benecia Jude and Daniella Spero, the biannual event brought together some of Berkeley’s brightest minds, showcasing innovative solutions addressing pressing challenges in disaster management, health, sustainability, and the future of work.…

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Fall 2024 UC Berkeley SCET Growth Marketing with Sandy Diao

SCET Instructor Highlight: Sandy Diao

By Keith McAleer / November 21, 2024 / Comments Off on SCET Instructor Highlight: Sandy Diao

At the Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology (SCET), we believe that the best way for students to learn entrepreneurship is through direct interaction with industry experts. Our instructors are accomplished entrepreneurs, executives, and leaders who have first-hand experience building businesses. This approach ensures that students learn practical skills from individuals who have tackled real-world…

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Berkeley #1 in startup rankings by Pitchbook in 2024. This graphic shows rankings for Pitchbook's top universities, including UC Berkeley as the first place, Stanford in second place, followed by Harvard, University of Pennsylvania, and MIT.

UC Berkeley ranked No. 1 for generating startup founders, companies and female entrepreneurs

By Keith McAleer / September 24, 2024 / Comments Off on UC Berkeley ranked No. 1 for generating startup founders, companies and female entrepreneurs
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