Fall 2026 UC LAUNCH Demo Day

2026-12-01 · 10:00:00 · Berkeley

UC Berkeley Haas School of Business, 2220 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA

Haas School of Business, Berkeley

Fall 2026 UC LAUNCH Demo Day brings together UC Berkeley and UC system founders to pitch on stage at the Haas School of Business for more than $50,000 in prizes.

Fall 2026 UC LAUNCH Demo Day brings together UC Berkeley and UC system startup founders pitching for up to $50K+ in prizes in front of early-stage venture investors, angels, and industry leaders at Berkeley Haas.

Founder brief

Who should attend

Pre-seed and seed founders from the UC system working on technology or general ventures will find this relevant, alongside those interested in following early-stage Berkeley innovations. It also welcomes founders eager to see peers compete for capital.

What happens

Starting at 10:00 at Berkeley Haas, teams take the stage in a competitive pitch format to present their ventures. Presenters will vie for prize money exceeding $50,000 before an audience assessing their market potential and technical execution.

Who's in the room

Early-stage venture investors, angel backers, and industry leaders will fill the seats at Haas, alongside the student-run accelerator Free Ventures. Startup founders from across the UC Berkeley community and broader UC system will be presenting their companies.

How to prepare

Keep your core pitch narrative succinct and focus on defensible traction or technical differentiation. Have clear answers ready regarding capital allocation, and prepare digital links to share your deck quickly with angel investors and venture capitalists following the presentations.

Organizer: Free Ventures

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At a glance

Tickets
Free
Stage
Pre seed, Seed
Sectors
General, Technology

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