Berkeley Ventures, Berkeley Values
The Berkeley Startup Cluster strives to align the growth of Berkeley’s innovation sector with the community values of diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage Berkeley startup founders and tech industry workers to find meaningful ways to create diverse teams and build a local economy that benefits our entire community.
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500 Women Scientists
Ways to Engage:
Lead by example
Focus Area:
Gender Equity, STEM Education
Time Commitment:
Time commitment varies by activity.
Bay Area Council
Ways to Engage:
Join the Group, Influence local or regional policy
Focus Area:
East Bay livability
Time Commitment:
Less than one day per month
Bay Area Teen Science
Ways to Engage:
Donate or Sponsor
Focus Area:
STEM education
Time Commitment:
One time annually
Berkeley Community Scholars
Ways to Engage:
Teach Tutor or Mentor, Lead by Example, Hire Local, Donate or Sponsor
Focus Area:
Local Hiring, STEM Education
Time Commitment:
Time commitment varies by activity.
Berkeley High School
Ways to Engage:
Teach, Tutor or Mentor, Lead by example, Hire local talent
Focus Area:
STEM education, Local Hiring
Time Commitment:
Time commitment varies by activity.
Berkeley Public Schools Fund
Ways to Engage:
Donate or Sponsor , Teach Tutor or Mentor, Volunteer for a Specific Project, Lead by Example
Focus Area:
STEM Education
Time Commitment:
Varies by Activity
Biotech Partners
Ways to Engage:
Hire Local, Donate or Sponsor, Teach Tutor or Mentor, Volunteer for a specific project, Join the Group
Focus Area:
STEM Education, Local Hiring
Time Commitment:
Time commitment varies by activity.
BOSS (Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency)
Ways to Engage:
Donate or Sponsor, Teach Tutor or Mentor
Focus Area:
STEM education
Time Commitment:
Time commitment varies by activity.
Cal State University Institute for STEM Education
Ways to Engage:
Hire Local, Lead by Example, Volunteer for a specific project, Teach Tutor or Mentor
Focus Area:
STEM education, Local Hiring
Time Commitment:
Time commitment varies by activity.
Community Resources for Science
Ways to Engage:
Teach Tutor or Mentor, Donate or Sponsor, Lead by Example
Focus Area:
STEM education
Time Commitment:
Time commitment varies by activity.
Culture of Repair Project
Ways to Engage:
Teach, Tutor or Mentor, Volunteer for a specific project
Focus Area:
Sustainability, East Bay livability, STEM Education
Time Commitment:
One time annually
East Bay Bicycle Coalition
Ways to Engage:
Volunteer for a specific project, Donate or Sponsor & Join the Group
Focus Area:
East Bay livability
Time Commitment:
Time commitment varies by activity.
East Bay Economic Development Alliance
Ways to Engage:
Join the Group, Influence local or regional policy
Focus Area:
East Bay livability
Time Commitment:
Less than one day per month
Girls Garage
Ways to Engage:
Donate Funds or Sponsor
Focus Area:
STEM Education, Gender Equity
Time Commitment:
Time commitment varies by activity.
Homeless Action Center
Ways to Engage:
Donate or Sponsor
Focus Area:
East Bay livability
Time Commitment:
Less than an hour annually
Lawrence Hall of Science
Ways to Engage:
Teach Tutor or Mentor
Focus Area:
STEM education
Time Commitment:
Less than one day per month
Scientific Adventures for Girls
Ways to Engage:
Teach Tutor or Mentor, Donate or Sponsor, Volunteer for a Specific Project
Focus Area:
STEM education, Gender Equity
Time Commitment:
Time commitment varies by activity.
SupplyBank.Org
Ways to Engage:
Donate or Sponsor
Focus Area:
East Bay livability
Time Commitment:
Time commitment varies by activity.
Tech Exchange
Ways to Engage:
Donate or Sponsor, Volunteer for a specific project
Focus Area:
East Bay livability, STEM Education
Time Commitment:
Time commitment varies by activity.
TechEquity Collaborative
Ways to Engage:
Donate or Sponsor, Join the Group, Influence local or regional policy
Focus Area:
East Bay livability
Time Commitment:
Time commitment varies by activity.
The Hidden Genius Project
Ways to Engage:
Teach Tutor or Mentor, Donate or Sponsor, Hire Local
Focus Area:
STEM education, Local Hiring
Time Commitment:
Time commitment varies by activity.
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