Applications are now open for the Stanford Venture Fellowship 2026, a fully funded, one-week in-person international fellowship designed to provide talented young people from around the world with hands-on exposure to startup culture, entrepreneurship, and innovation within Silicon Valley, California.
The fellowship will run from May 29 – June 3, 2026, offering participants the chance to engage with Stanford students, faculty, and innovators, explore unique ideas, and gain practical insights into international ventures. Only 10 fellows worldwide will be selected, making this a highly competitive and multicultural program.
Program Summary
- Host Country: USA
- Host Organisation: Stanford Venture Fellowship Program
- Location: Stanford area, California (Silicon Valley ecosystem)
- Program Duration: 1 week (in-person)
- Deadline: April 4, 2026
Program Details
The Stanford Venture Fellowship brings together a diverse group of participants from around the world, including high school students, undergraduates, graduate students, and early-career professionals, to share ideas, perspectives, and experiences in a collaborative environment.
The program is designed to provide participants with hands-on exposure to Silicon Valley’s startup culture, foster creative problem-solving skills, and encourage the development of innovative, high-impact projects.The Stanford Venture Fellowship brings together a diverse group of participants from around the world, including high school students, undergraduates, graduate students, and early-career professionals, to share ideas, perspectives, and experiences in a collaborative environment.
During the one-week in-person program (May 29 – June 3, 2026), participants will engage in:
- Interactive workshops to build skills in entrepreneurship and innovation
- Idea-building sessions to develop impactful projects
- Learning and discussion sessions with innovators and Stanford faculty
- Visits to Stanford University and surrounding Silicon Valley organizations to experience the startup ecosystem firsthand
- Networking opportunities with global entrepreneurs and innovators, providing exposure to international ventures and business environments
The program is designed to provide participants with hands-on exposure to Silicon Valley’s startup culture, foster creative problem-solving skills, and encourage the development of innovative, high-impact projects.
Program Benefits
Successful applicants will receive:
- No application fees
- International travel support provided
- Accommodation in the Stanford area
- Meals during the program included
- Program-related logistics and activity costs covered
- Global networking opportunities with innovators and entrepreneurs
- Exposure to the Stanford and Silicon Valley entrepreneurial ecosystem
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the fellowship, applicants must:
- Be at least 16 years old
- Be from any country in the world
- Be a high school student, undergraduate, graduate student, or early-career professional
- Have a strong interest in developing innovative and impactful projects
- Be available to attend the full program duration
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How to Apply
To apply for the Stanford Venture Fellowship 2026, interested candidates should:
- Apply through the official application portal
- Create a new account
- Complete the online application form, including:
- Personal information and contact details
- Academic or professional background
- Achievements and experiences
- Short answers about your motivation, background, and project ideas
- Optional: portfolio or project links
- Review and submit the application
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