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LSEC Venture Grant Program is sponsored by UC Berkeley's Life Sciences Entrepreneurship Center (LSEC). This program provides unrestricted R&D grants to academic teams to promote the translation of Berkeley life sciences technology to commercialization. It also includes an investment from the Berkeley SkyDeck Fund and cross-campus support for the initial steps toward commercialization.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Open to UC Berkeley students, postdocs, and faculty. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $100,000 R&D grant + up to $200,000 investment from Berkeley SkyDeck Fund. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
LSEC Venture Grant Program is funded by UC Berkeley's Life Sciences Entrepreneurship Center (LSEC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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