Silicon Valley Advantage

Accelerator. Innovation Hub. AI. Sustainability.

We Help Build Companies for Long Term Success

Silicon Valley Advantage (SVA) is a female-founded accelerator and innovation center specializing in AI, biotech, and sustainability. Entrepreneurs choose SVA because our reach is global, our involvement is long term, and our executive mentorship is world class.

$1.4B+

Equity Value Built

8+

Years of Proven Success

80+

Startups Graduated

Areas of Expertise

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning

Software

Development

Internet of Things

BioTech

Digital Health

Medical Devices

Drug Discovery

Ag Tech

Sustainability

Renewable energy

Storage

Sustainable housing

Sensors

Business Formation | Organizational Structure| Marketing | Business Plan Creation | Introduction to Sources of Funding

Our Services

INNOVATION HUB

Our innovation lab supports in-house inventors developing revolutionary ideas. Our team helps guide the patent process and our network provides support in finding strategic connections.

ACCELERATOR

We help startups scale in the US and globally, providing long-term support to help ensure success. Our advisors take active operational and advisory roles and provide their expertise and guidance.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

We build startups around revolutionary IP brought to us by inventors, licensed from universities, and generated in our innovation lab. After formation, we stay with our startups until exit.

Stand Out and Succeed with

Silicon Valley Advantage

We Make Silicon Valley Accessible

We enable startups in the U.S. and beyond to leverage the knowledge and networks available in Silicon Valley, without having to move.

We Add Advisors to Your Team

The U.S. market is complex. We pair our experienced advisors with each startup to help steer them toward success and avoid common pitfalls.

6

Female CEOs and Executives

16

Minority & Veteran Executives

Why Choose SVA?

Long-Term Focus

We partner with entrepreneurs to accelerate growth in the near term, while staying actively involved to provide a solid foundation for sustainable success.

Global Reach

Companies outside the U.S. partner with us to navigate and expand into this critical market, while U.S.-based companies join us to scale both here and globally.

Expert Mentors

Our executive advisers offer domain expertise across a range of business-critical areas, guiding founders with insights gained from years of success building companies.

Portfolio Companies

Our Partners

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What Others Say About SVA

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Lina Forcier

CEO & Co-Founder FACTUALLY HEALTH

Working with SVA has been a game-changer for Factually Health, offering critical support that accelerated our pilot development and positioned us strongly for our funding round. Their advocacy has extended our reach and their expertise has secured pilots. I recommend SVA for their tangible impact.

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George Sarkis

Founder & CEO OtterSoft

Partnering with SVA was the best decision I made for my startup, innovation laboratories, as they brought to the table a great value in terms of expertise to help with everything, from business formation, strategy, fundraising, financial advice, legal advice, marketing, as well as a great team of advisors with specialized skill sets that matched my company and product's core competency.

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Wei-Chun HuangFu

Founder ATP BioPharm

ATP BioPharm has been working with Gloria and the SVA team for the past 2 years. As an early-stage drug development company from Taiwan, it is hard to start our business in the US. Gloria and her team have provided tremendous help and connections to promote our company. We really appreciate all the efforts and contributions from Gloria and the SVA team.

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Shabnam Vaezzadeh, MD, MPA, BCMAS

CEO Exquisite Biomedical Consulting

SVA has an effective and unique approach as an accelerator, carefully curating health and tech companies and offering tremendous resources and connections over the long term. The leadership team is highly skilled and strongly collaborative. The advisors are integrated within portfolio companies aligned with their skill set. Overall, the group is focused on making portfolio companies successful while bringing value to the health and tech ecosystem.

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Saheb Singh

Intern SensTek

Leverages AI to simulate urban development scenarios and make data-driven decisions about city planning and infrastructure projects.

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Manny Singh

CEO & CO-Founder SensTek

SVA's pivotal support and mentorship have been instrumental in SensTek's development of cutting-edge electrochemical sensor technology. We deeply appreciate their guidance, industry connections, access to experts and advisors, and commitment to empowering minority and underrepresented startups, which has significantly propelled our growth and impact in molecular diagnostics.

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Ken Salsman

Chief Scientific Advisor SVA

SVA offers a unique experience. They licensed a patent, built a team, and helped SensTek Diagnostics introduce new technology to various industries. Unlike other accelerators, SVA brings together executives, experts, and interns to form entrepreneurial teams. They provide business, technology, and market support while connecting startups to key partners in the US and internationally—an essential advantage for any new company.

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Thomas Paquette

Senior VP and GM GRAID Technology

SVA has been a critical resource for Graid Technology since our inception. Their guidance and contacts have been invaluable in helping Graid navigate the complex world of potential investors in our groundbreaking technology. If you are a technology startup looking to consult with an advisory firm, I highly recommend engaging with SVA

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Richard Robinson

VP of Business Development SVA

SVA’s dynamic environment has honed my advisory skills and provided opportunities for continuous learning and growth. Collaborating with talented colleagues has not only expanded my knowledge base but also fostered a sense of camaraderie that is truly unparalleled. It's this collective spirit that propels us to deliver exceptional service to our clients. The company's commitment to excellence is a daily reality that permeates every aspect of our work. I am genuinely proud to be part of the SVA family and look forward to many more years of contributing to our shared success.

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