Applications are now open for the Silicon Valley Fellowship 2026 in San Francisco, USA. The fellowship offers an immersive one-week experience in the San Francisco Bay Area, giving participants the opportunity to connect with founders, technology professionals, investors, academics, and industry leaders.
The fully sponsored programme covers round-trip flights, accommodation, local transportation, and programme meals, while providing access to company and university visits, mentorship, networking opportunities, and a private alumni community.
The upcoming Fall 2026 cohort will take place from November 11–15, 2026. There is no application fee to apply.
Fellowship Summary
- Host Country: United States
- Category: Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Eligible Applicants: Founders, Students, Graduates, Professionals, Operators, and Technology Enthusiasts
- Reward: Full Sponsorship | Flights | Accommodation | Transport | Programme Meals
- IELTS: Not Required
- Application Fee: None
- Program Date: November 11–15, 2026
- Deadline: October 11, 2026
Fellowship Details
The Silicon Valley Fellowship is an intensive one-week programme designed to give participants direct exposure to the San Francisco Bay Area technology ecosystem.
The programme brings together founders, students, recent graduates, professionals, operators, investors, and technology enthusiasts, connecting fellows with people and organisations working across Silicon Valley.
According to the organisers, the fellowship has more than 350 alumni worldwide and a network of mentors with experience at organisations and companies including Apple, Google, Stanford, NASA, Anthropic, Meta, and Tesla, among others.
The fellowship provides participants with opportunities to learn, build professional relationships, explore the technology ecosystem, and gain insights from experienced leaders.
Eligibility Criteria
The Silicon Valley Fellowship is designed for individuals including:
- Founders building new projects or companies.
- Students interested in technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
- Recent graduates looking to expand their professional opportunities.
- Professionals and operators working in relevant fields.
- Individuals planning to move into the Silicon Valley ecosystem.
- People seeking to expand their professional and technology networks.
Applicants from all countries are eligible to apply.
Fellowship Benefits
Successful fellows will receive comprehensive support, including:
- Full participation in the Silicon Valley Fellowship programme.
- Round-trip flights to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
- Accommodation in San Francisco.
- Local transportation throughout the programme.
- Programme meals.
- Access to industry-leader talks featuring technology leaders, founders, investors, academics, and experienced professionals.
- Company and university visits across the Bay Area.
- Networking opportunities with founders, investors, academics, and technology professionals.
- Access to a private alumni community after the programme.
What You Will Experience
Industry-Leader Talks: Fellows will participate in talks and sessions led by technology leaders, founders, investors, academics, and other experienced professionals.
Company and University Visits: The programme includes visits and experiences at technology companies and universities across the Bay Area, providing participants with direct exposure to the Silicon Valley ecosystem.
Participants may also have opportunities to learn from professionals working at companies such as Google and Amazon, as well as academics, investors, and founders.
How to Apply
To apply for the Silicon Valley Fellowship 2026:
- Complete the online fellowship application.
- Provide accurate information about your background, experience, and interests.
- Submit your application before the October 11, 2026 deadline.
- There is no application fee.
The Fall 2026 cohort will take place from November 11–15, 2026 in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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