Bringing the innovation community together

Events & Programs

Overview
Tenants can expand their knowledge and networks at our onsite events, including:
  • Seminars with distinguished scientific speakers on their cutting-edge research (some events open to the public)
  • Lunch & learns with fellow Bakar Labs tenants who relate their technology development and business challenges
  • Training sessions to get up to speed on our in-house equipment
  • Golden Ticket Programs to engage with industry and enjoy the benefits of free lab space

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Upcoming Past
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Bakar Labs × SPINOUT Bootcamp

The Bakar Labs × SPINOUT Bootcamp is a selective, three-day commercialization intensive designed for scientists who want to rigorously evaluate whether—and how—their research could become a venture. This program is built for UC Berkeley–affiliated proto-founders: early-career technical researchers and students who are not yet building a startup, but are seriously considering commercialization as a potential pathway after academia. Participants are guided through practical, investor-informed frameworks to assess commercial viability, technical risk, scale-up pathways, and founder readiness—before committing significant time, reputation, or funding to a spinout. Learn more