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The Basement enables UC San Diego students to transform their bold ideas into real-world impact.
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Dedicated to student innovation and entrepreneurship, The Basement is your introductory space to discover new ways of thinking and doing as we help you bring your ideas to life.
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What We Do
We guide curious students who want to make a positive difference in the world how to build a startup from the ground up. Along the way, we will teach you the professional skills necessary for a bright future. You’ll receive valuable insights, mentorship, support, as well as network and meet new friends.
We offer incredible student-focused design and innovation programs, leadership opportunities, entrepreneurial workshops, as well as dedicated start-up incubator spaces. We even host our very own in-house prototyping lab, complete with 3D printers, shop tools, and more, all accessible during our open access hours.
Our Success in Numbers
440+
Teams formed
280+
Events hosted
13
Cohorts established
19+
Patents filed
575+
Mentor hours accessed
54+
Companies formed
$985K
Total funds raised
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