A SkyDeck Rocket Booster: The Berkeley RIC

Need Sophisticated Labs and Equipment for Your Startups? The Berkeley RIC Has Your Back.

Startups can’t afford state-of-the-art lab equipment, right?

Wrong. At UC Berkeley, they can.

At Berkeley, we pioneered a breakthrough system whereby startups can access previously unavailable research labs and equipment on campus. The Berkeley Research Infrastructure Commons (Berkeley RIC) is designed to provide fast and affordable access to world-class university research facilities. Accessing these types of university resources is typically a cumbersome, lengthy process requiring dense research agreements. Berkeley RIC is a system of access with standardized, business-friendly contracts.

A few available resources:

• Cell culture
• Flow cytometry
• Gene sequencing
• Mass spectrometry
• Molecular imaging
• Nanofabrication

There are over 35 facilities and research centers on campus available for startups to rent. And your IP stays with your company.

At SkyDeck, our startups have benefited from these resources to leapfrog their data collection and reach milestones needed to secure customers and investment. With SkyDeck located right next to campus, founders can simply walk over to the labs where their projects are underway. SkyDeck startups have used the mass spectrometer, supercomputer, and nanofabrication labs, to name just a few.

With these unparalleled offerings, the Berkeley RIC champions trailblazing and mission-advancing. It’s a powerful set of resources available nowhere else. For more information on how to apply for these resources, visit the RIC website.