About Collider Cup
The Collider Cup is SCET's all-star showcase of the best student teams each semester. Come watch teams pitch to panels of professors, investors and industry experts as they vie to win the grand prize, the Collider Cup!
Every semester we partner with an investment fund/angel investors who offer our students an opportunity for potential funding of their startup/student venture.
We also preview SCET's classes for the next semester and provide more information on our Certificate in Entrepreneurship & Technology. Students can learn more about our classes and on how to become involved at SCET and our programs.
Schedule
Dec 13, 2024 (Friday)
At Banatao Auditorium in Sutardja Dai Hall
- 1:00 - 2:00 pm: Alumni Expo - Be the judge, to send the best SCET alumni team to an interview with PearVC and Alchemist Accelerator!
- 2:00 - 4:00 pm: Student venture pitches
- 4:00 - 5:00 pm: Networking and light refreshments served
Who Should Attend
Everyone who is interested to learn more about SCET should attend - whether you want to take SCET classes in future or meet professors and industry professionals! Be sure to RSVP to join us.
PRE-COLLIDER CUP EVENT!
Collider Cup Alumni Expo
Calling all SCET Student Alumni to win a chance to interview with the Alchemist Accelerator! This semester for the first time, SCET will be having an SCET student alumni expo prior to the start of the Collider Cup. At least one team member needs to have taken one SCET course prior to Fall 2024. Any student who has taken an SCET course is eligible to participate.
- Who: SCET Student Alumni who have completed at least 1 SCET course prior to Fall 2024.
- What: Showcase your start-up venture at the expo to students, administrators, instructors and industry guests. Attendees will cast their vote for the best SCET alumni team.
- When: Prior to the Collider Cup on December 13, 1-2 p.m. where they will be able to highlight their venture to Collider Cup attendees.
- How: Apply here by November 3rd!
- Prize:
- An interview with Pear for the chance to receive $25,000 Uncapped SAFE investment
- Alchemist - interview for alchemistX accelerator
- Pre-mentorship with House Fund
Check out last years teams here!
Judges
Prizes and Partners
First Place
- Skydeck - Entry pad13 program
- Alchemist - Interview for alchemistX accelerator
- An interview with PearVC for the chance to receive $25,000 Uncapped SAFE investment
- Headshots
- Professional Development session
Second Place
- Headshots
Professional development session
Third Place
- Headshots
Professional development session
SkyDeck offers all the benefits of a traditional accelerator along with the vast resources of the world's number one ranked public university. Formed as a partnership between UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, the College of Engineering, and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, SkyDeck offers a powerful environment for startups to grow and launch. The robust and vibrant ecosystem includes a deep network of advisors, industry partners, and accredited investors.
The 1st place team will automatically be accepted into the SkyDeck Pad-13 Incubator program. The 2nd place team will receive an interview with SkyDeck staff.
Pear VC are specialists in pre-seed and seed, who partner with founders at the earliest stages to turn great ideas into category-defining companies.
The 1st place team will be invited for an interview with PearVC for a chance to be admitted to their early stage bootcamp.
The Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology is the premier institution on the UC Berkeley campus for the study and practice of technology-centric entrepreneurship and innovation.
Winning teams will receive professional development opportunities from SCET specialists.
Emcees
Daniella Spero
Benecia Jude
About At Large Bid
Every semester the first-place student venture team from each of SCET's courses is automatically entered into the Collider Cup competition. At the At Large Bid, second-place teams from each class compete for a chance to pitch at the Collider Cup.
Past Winners
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