The Basement Founders Studio
About the program · 1 linked sources
Founders Studio is The Basement's exploratory pathway for students refining ideas. The page says it can be a step into LaunchPad. Benefits listed include subject-area experts, an online curriculum, possible proof-of-concept prototyping funds, coworking, and co-curricular credit. The program is by invitation, with partners in schools, departments, and student organizations.
Also known as: Founders Studio
How we know this: the figures on this page come from the linked sources (last verified 2026-10-08); what those sources do not state is left unknown.
Key numbers
Funding range
Not listed
Equity
Varies by investment
Application
Annual
Campus Wide
Last activity
Not recorded
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Application and Timing
The page says the Winter 2027 cohort runs from January 2027 through May 2027.
Participants
Current UC San Diego undergraduate and graduate students in good standing. The team lead must be a current student. Admission is invitation-based.
Funding and Equity
Proof-of-concept funds are described as an opportunity, subject to availability. No amount or equity term is stated.
Recent Activity
A Winter 2027 cohort is published on the official page.
Known Startups or Winners
No companies are named.
Research gaps & things to verify
Verification Gaps
How students are nominated and the size of the prototyping fund.
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Evidence
Official page: https://thebasement.ucsd.edu/programs/founderstudio.html
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News articles and official sources documenting The Basement Founders Studio at University of California, San Diego.
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The Basement Founders Studio
Founders Studio is The Basement's exploratory pathway for students refining ideas. The page says it can be a step into LaunchPad. Benefits listed include subject-area experts, an online curriculum, possible proof-of-concept prototyping funds, coworking, and co-curricular credit. The program is by invitation, with partners in schools, departments, and student organizations.
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