Cyclotron Road is a program at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory that empowers entrepreneurial scientists and engineers to advance technology projects with global impact. Their flagship fellowship program supports these innovators as they develop commercially viable and globally impactful technology products. Through partnerships with Activate.

org and Berkeley Lab scientists, fellows have raised over $994 million in follow-on funding, hired 900 employees, and introduced new products across industries. Cyclotron Road provides funding, startup training, and mentorship to early-stage science entrepreneurs. They work closely with UC Berkeley, academic institutions, and industry partners in the San Francisco Bay Area science and technology ecosystem to fulfill their mission.

With a focus on climate tech, advanced manufacturing, and hard-tech sectors, Cyclotron Road aims to scale innovations and improve sustainability in energy systems and critical materials development. Join their nationwide community of scientists and drive your hard tech idea to market. Apply now to learn more about their application process