Future Frontier Gateway Accelerator
Bridging International Innovation with Silicon Valley Opportunities
Get a full-time U.S. team from day one
Turn your founding team into a global force with dedicated Entrepreneurship Fellows driving daily U.S. execution
Startups get instant U.S. market execution capability without having to hire
A dedicated Silicon Valley Team
Full-time Entrepreneurship Fellows who become an extension of your founding team, providing daily hands-on execution support
Technical, Market, IP/Regulatory support for validating and positioning your innovation in the U.S. market
Active customer discovery and partner outreach
4 months to U.S. market validation
Combines strategic market analysis, customer discovery, & introductions to potential customers & investors
Accelerated path to revenue and partnerships in the U.S. market
Immersive Silicon Valley Experience
Premium office space in Berkeley, CA - offering direct access to UC Berkeley's talent pool and Silicon Valley's technology ecosystem
Hands-on mentorship from UC Berkeley faculty, mentors, & entrepreneurs
Direct connection to the Bay Area's technology ecosystem
Tap into Silicon Valley's premier ecosystem
Premium Berkeley headquarters steps from UC Berkeley, with direct access to top engineering & business talent
Instant credibility and connections in the world's leading innovation ecosystem
4-Month Immersion in Silicon Valley's Innovation Hub
Based in Berkeley, California—steps from UC Berkeley and Silicon Valley—the FFC Gateway Program empowers international startups to capture the U.S. market opportunity and scale globally.
Strategic Market Entry Support
Comprehensive U.S. market analysis and entry strategy development
Customer discovery campaigns targeting introductions to potential customers, strategic partners, & industry players
Technology and IP positioning within the U.S. landscape
What We Look For
We partner with international startups that demonstrate:
Market-validated tech with a strong technical foundation and robust IP protection
Committed founding team with a compelling U.S. market expansion opportunity
Secured initial funding and clear growth trajectory
Your Gateway to U.S. Success
The FFC Gateway Program provides the foundation to:
Establish and scale your U.S. market presence
Secure strategic partnerships and enterprise customers
Access Silicon Valley capital networks
Build your U.S.-based team and advisory board