Activate just won East Bay Economic Development Alliance's 2025 Innovation Award in the Catalyst category as an “organization fueling entrepreneurship and enacting meaningful change in the community through training and mentorship”! Activate Berkeley managing director Jill Fuss, fellowship manager Abbey Thompson, and senior fellowship associate Caroline Kushel were present to accept the award on behalf of Activate with our friends Todd Pray and Thomas Kirchstetter from Cyclotron Road cheering from the audience. 🎉 From being a nominee in 2019 to taking home the award in 2025, our growth reflects the strength of our fellows and the broader ecosystem we’re building in Berkeley together with Cyclotron Road. We’re proud to stand alongside Activate fellows who have been recognized with this award in previous years, including Twelve, co-founded by Etosha (Eee-tah-sha) Cave and Kendra Kuhl, and Nelumbo, Inc, led by Lance Brockway and David Walther. It is a huge honor to be recognized for our role in fueling deep-tech innovation and empowering scientists to turn breakthroughs into real-world impact. Congratulations to all the incredible finalists shaping the future of innovation!
Woohoo, so good to see Jill, Abbey, and Caroline getting cheered on stage!
Well deserved!!!
Congratulations to the amazing team and fellows at Activate #Berkeley!
Entrepreneur, CEO, and Energy Solutions Provider
2wCongrats, Jill Fuss Abbey Thompson and Activate Berkeley team, a truly well deserved recognition. Having worked with Activate over the past few months, I am deeply impressed by the expertise and dedication of the Activate team. The Berkeley team is an absolute joy to work with. Excited to see more ahead.