IPP Welcome to SkyDeck

​Join us as we officially welcome the newest Innovation Partnership Program (IPP) startups to UC Berkeley for SkyDeck's Batch 23!

​This season, we are thrilled to host 32 pioneering global startups—20 selected by the Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development (KISED) and 12 backed by FactoryPlus from Europe. See more information about the teams here.

​The goal of this kickoff event is to integrate these exceptional international founders into the vibrant SkyDeck network. Use this evening to discover their groundbreaking work, exchange ideas, and build valuable connections that will carry through their residency in Berkeley this November.

​Event Schedule

• ​5:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Registration & Check-in

• ​5:30 PM – 5:45 PM: Welcome Remarks from SkyDeck, KISED, and FactoryPlus

• ​5:45 PM – 6:15 PM: Introductions to the 32 IPP Teams

• ​6:15 PM – 7:00 PM: Networking & Community Mixer

​Come meet the founders, hear their fast-pitch introductions, and help give them a warm Berkeley welcome!