The StartingBloc Institute is a dynamic 5-day conference where Fellows learn from proven change-makers, are pushed to take bigger risks, and find life-long allies. Fellows gain access to a tight-knit community of social innovators based across the country and the world as well as participation in the Institute for Social Innovation which includes a survey of social innovation, an innovative case-study competition and sessions with industry leaders.

Competition
Global Venture Lab Summit
Platform for Berkeley participants to launch startup companies in the real-world setting. Awards include office space, mentorship, and prize money,