Deep Tech at Dawn! A Celebration of Science
Start your day at the frontier of innovation with a curated, invite-only gathering of VIPs (VCs, company builders, corporate affiliates, and other close partners) in the Bakar Labs for Energy & Materials community.
Held ahead of Live From the Future: A Deep Tech Investor Expo, this reception offers a space for meaningful conversations before the showcase begins. Attendees will include senior investors at well respected firms, corporate innovation leaders, Nobel Prize recognized academics, and the community champions that make everything possible.
The morning will include brief opening remarks from Dr. Jill Fuss, Managing Director of Activate Berkeley, and accompanying remarks from Dr. Fernando Perez, UC Berkeley professor, Berkeley Lab scientist, and co-founder of AIMATX, a company developed from the Nobel Prize-winning research of Dr. Omar Yaghi. Dr. Perez will share his personal journey turning breakthrough research into a venture-backed startup, and what it takes to translate cutting-edge science into real-world impact.
Whether you're looking to meet emerging founders, connect with fellow investors, or deepen your roots in the deep tech ecosystem, this breakfast sets the tone for a day of discovery and collaboration.
About Bakar Labs: Bakar Labs for Energy & Materials (BL-EM) is an initiative out of UC Berkeley that expands the university's renowned Bakar Bio Labs model into technologies that address planetary health. BL-EM accelerates the commercialization of breakthrough research across diverse areas including renewable energy systems, materials science, efficient manufacturing methods, food and agricultural production, waste management, and circular economy solutions.
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This event is invite-only and requires approval. By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of SF Climate Week.