
New platform and partnership aim to deploy proof-of-concept funding to translate Berkeley discoveries out of the lab for positive social impact
BERKELEY, CA / ACCESSWIRE / May 21, 2024 / Academic Innovation Catalyst (AIC), a new deep tech funding platform, today announced its partnership with the Bakar Fellows Program, UC Berkeley’s largest proof-of-concept funding platform. AIC will initially partner with the Bakar Fellows program to award grants to Berkeley faculty engaged in deep technology research. Over time, AIC intends to establish additional partnerships at UC Berkeley and, ultimately, other research institutions.