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Accelerating the translation of university research
The Bakar Fellows Program at UC Berkeley accelerates important research discoveries and innovations out of the lab and into the hands of people who need them most.
What We Do
The Bakar Fellows Program at UC Berkeley fosters entrepreneurship in the STEM+ fields including engineering, computer science, chemistry, biological sciences, physical sciences, architecture, and more.
The Program in Numbers
Startup Companies Founded
Ranging from new products to platform technologies
Years Since Inception
Supporting Bakar Fellows and Bakar Prize recipients since 2012
Faculty Fellows
Supported across 16 different academic departments
Innovation Fellows
Supported as graduate students, postdocs and project scientists
Ignite Scholars
Gaining real-world experience as undergraduates
News
June 6, 2025
Bakar Prize Recipient Maria Paz Gutierrez Showcases Project at Biennale Architettura 2025
Bakar Fellow Maria Paz Gutierrez is showcasing her work at the Biennale Architettura. The 19th International Architecture Exhibition runs in Venice, Italy from May 10 to November 23, and is curated by Carlo Ratti.
Maria Paz Gutierrez
News
May 23, 2025
Bakar Fellows Program Welcomes Nine New Ignite Scholars for Summer 2025
Meet the Summer 2025 cohort of the Bakar Ignite Scholars Program.
David Schaffer
News
May 19, 2025
Ronald Rael Featured in Dwell – The Adobe Revival is Here
Ronald Rael was featured in this article for his extensive work with adobe houses. “We as human beings invented this construction 10,000 years ago and it’s still responsive today,” says Rael, who produces adobe extrusions from a 3D printer.
Ronald Rael
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