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IE Berkeley Tech Catalyst Leadership Program

Mastering emerging technologies and their implications
Start dateNovember 2nd, 2025
Duration2 weeks
LanguageEnglish
LocationUC Berkeley, Madrid
FormatFace to face
Tuition Fees€17,500
Start dateNovember 2nd, 2025
Duration2 weeks
LanguageEnglish
LocationUC Berkeley, Madrid
FormatFace to face
Tuition Fees€17,500

Program

The IE Berkeley Tech Catalyst Leadership Program is designed for aspiring innovation leaders in revolutionizing their organizations by employing established techniques, staying at the forefront of research and innovation and receiving top-notch guidance to foster innovative cultures that leverage technological advancements.

Throughout this journey, participants will be cultivating the mindsets of technology professionals, empowering them to become more innovative and future-focused. While gaining deep understanding of emerging technologies and navigating the challenges and opportunities these technologies present to their businesses.

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  • UC Berkeley’s internationally renowned Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (SCET) hosts this week-long in-person program in partnership with leading global institutions.  The program guides rising innovation leaders to transform their organizations with proven strategies; cutting edge research and insights; and best-in-class advice for creating more innovative cultures to capitalize on emerging tech developments.

    Jump ahead with the Berkeley Method, taking you on a journey both metaphorical and literal, to enhance your growth mindset, learn new innovation frameworks, and expand your ecosystem through industry mentors, iconic academic and industry speakers and peers from around the globe.

  • This part of the program includes speakers, ranging from researchers specializing in Autonomous Robots to experts in Weather Routing Systems employing Machine Learning techniques, to founders from deep-tech startups engage in thought-provoking discussions on the future of LLM, exponentiality in business, AI for social impact, LLM security, and other pertinent subjects.

    The week culminates with the much-anticipated graduation ceremony, marking the successful completion of the program and celebrating the achievements of all participants.

Frequently asked questions

    • Understand technology implications 
    • Develop strategic plans 
    • Connect with a tech network of ventures/suppliers 
    • Prepare to lead business innovation
  • The participants will be given access to in-class lectures, industry visits, and group projects as a part of the course.

  • As a student, you will be exposed classes with top-notch faculty, group project, one-on-one mentorship sessions, industry visit and networking with other cohort members.

  • The program will require 2 weeks of residential/in-class attendance with our partner colleges.  

    Nov 3rd to Nov 8th 2024 - UC Berkeley, Feb 17th to Feb 20th 2025- IE University, Madrid.