UC Berkeley’s Skydeck accelerator has launched a semiconductor-focused scheme in partnership with strategic backers SiFive, Cadence and TSMC.
Author: Thierry Heles
Thierry Heles is editor-at-large of Global University Venturing and Global Corporate Venturing, and host of the Beyond the Breakthrough podcast.
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