UBRI Digital Asset Xcelerator Berkeley
A 7-week, focused accelerator at UC Berkeley, in partnership with Ripple, scaling promising startups building on or bridging to the XRP Ledger.
Program Structure
This accelerator will be conducted in a hybrid format and will be inclusive of all geographic regions. We aim to bring representatives from all teams to the Bay Area for the program launch and conclusion.
Program Launch
Date: September 15-17
Location: UC Berkeley
Program Conclusion & Demo Day
Date: November 9-11
Location: Ripple’s HQ in San Francisco
What we are looking for
We want to see startups in the XRP Ledger ecosystem unlock new potential and scale. We are industry-agnostic and more focused on the quality and scalability of the team and product.
01
Projects built on the XRP Ledger
Mainnet, devnet, and testnet deployments are all eligible.
Projects deployed only on the EVM sidechain are not eligible.
02
Strong, committed teams
Teams that have continued development and growth in the months leading up to the accelerator. Individual founders are eligible to apply if they have a prototype or MVP.
What we offer
Mentorship
World-class mentorship from the Berkeley, Ripple, and XRPL community networks
Curriculum
5 weeks of advanced workshops taught by Berkeley Faculty, XRPL core developers, and successful XRPL startup founders
Funding Opportunities
A strong VC network interested in XRPL startups
Outcomes & benefits for teams
- Access to UC Berkeley's world-class faculty & alumni network and startup ecosystem
- Access to experts across the XRP Ledger ecosystem
- A structured learning environment with curriculum custom-tailored to the growth needs of each cohort
- Demo Day at Ripple's SF HQ before an audience of mentors, investors, and XRPL community members
Participants receive hands-on instruction, technical resources, and direct mentorship from XRPL core contributors and industry experts. Our inaugural cohort saw significant impact, with teams reporting:
67%
average increase in product maturity
92%
average growth in fundraising confidence
For inquiries regarding the program or application process, please contact ubri@ripple.com