VSG Residency
Program
USC Viterbi's Unique Incubator for Early-Stage Technology Startups
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About The Garage
At Viterbi Startup Garage, we’re more than just office space — we’re a launchpad for high-potential founders.
Deep Technology, Machine Learning and AI-Enabled companies, and are very faculty-friendly.
We are supported by the University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering and do not take equity or charge any fees.
Any IP developed by the teams is theirs to keep!
👉 Program Fee: $1,500/month (includes up to 3 seats per startup)
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Residency Program
For a monthly programming fee of $1,500 USD, your team will receive:A Place To Call Home
Enjoy 24/7 access for up to 3 team members to our collaborative workspace in Marina del Rey. to co-working space. Our residents view our space as their primary office and regularly engage with colleagues, mentors, and staff.The USC Network
Get dialed in to USC’s famed network of alumni, mentors, investors and potential partners, both here in Southern California and beyond.Extensive Support
USC talent pipeline, including opportunities to collaborate with student interns and researchers.Founder Community
Surround yourself by like-minded entrepreneurs, working under the same roof to bring ideas to life. Community perks, from networking events to workshops that foster meaningful peer-to-peer support.Strategic Guidance
Meet with VSG's mentoring team and guests (executives and investors) to review your progress in achieving your goals during the current quarter, discuss wins and losses, and set your goals and milestones for the upcoming quarter.I-Corps Hub West
I-Corps Hub West (sponsored, in part, by the National Science Foundation) works closely with the Viterbi Startup Garage to help startups identify commercial opportunities and accelerate their understanding of the marketplace via The National I-Corps Program.