UCSF Startup Class

Startup 101
Mission Bay | In Person | 10 week | Fall 2025

Open to Faculty, PhD/PharmD Students, Postdocs, Grad Students, Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows

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We are excited to announce the launch of a new entrepreneurship course specifically for the UCSF community—open to Faculty, PhD/PharmD students, Postdocs, Med students, Residents and Fellows.

Explore what it takes to succeed in a life science/healthcare startup. Learn that business essentials drive success, not just the science or technology. You will hear from top Silicon Valley practitioners and discuss the material in a group led by experienced mentors.

There are no requirements to join the class besides interest. Some people will have an idea or a project they want to explore, others will be just curious about Silicon Valley. If you have a team working on an idea, you may qualify for an assigned mentor.

The class will meet for 10 weeks in the fall, in person at the Mission Bay campus. There will be a limited number of spaces for Berkeley and Stanford students. 

Not sure you’re an entrepreneur? Join the class to explore. Here are some questions to ask yourself:

  • Are you passionate about making a difference in healthcare?
  • Do you want to have a large-scale impact?
  • Do you feel you don’t fit neatly in a prescribed box?
  • Do you crave excitement, variety, and challenge?

Sign up here to stay informed about the class. We’ll let you know when admissions open in June.

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