GEB Silicon Valley Exchange Program 2026 (California, USA)

Ever dreamed of walking through the offices of Google, Netflix, or Apple — not as a tourist, but as a young changemaker learning how innovation is built?
This is your moment.

Applications are now open for the GEB Silicon Valley Exchange Program 2026 in California, USA — a transformative opportunity designed to take future entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders straight into the heart of global innovation: Silicon Valley.

Organized by the Global Entrepreneurship Bootcamp (GEB), this one-of-a-kind program brings together young minds from around the world for an unforgettable week of learning, building, and networking in the world’s biggest tech hub.

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🌍 About the Program

The Silicon Valley Exchange Program (SVEP) will run from May 11–18, 2026, hosted in Silicon Valley, California — the birthplace of modern technology and innovation.

This isn’t a typical exchange trip. It’s a real-world innovation bootcamp — packed with hands-on workshops, startup challenges, and mentoring sessions led by global experts.

And yes — the adventure includes exclusive visits to tech giants like:

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💡 What Makes It Unique?

Picture yourself learning how to turn ideas into impact — surrounded by innovators from more than 25 countries, exchanging insights and pitching ideas in the same city where billion-dollar startups were born.

This is what the GEB Silicon Valley Exchange Program promises — a week that could change your perspective, your network, and your future.

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📅 Program Details

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🧠 What You’ll Experience

1. Workshops & Training

Engage in hands-on sessions on design thinking, ideation, business modeling, and startup growth — led by global mentors, professors, and venture capital experts.

2. Company Visits

Step inside the innovation giants — Google, Uber, Netflix, and Apple — and witness firsthand how the world’s leading startups scale ideas globally.

3. Mentorship

Receive personalized mentorship from Berkeley professors, Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, and investors who know what it takes to turn ideas into thriving businesses.

4. Pitching Competition

You’ll get the chance to present your idea before a panel of investors and industry professionals — and even win potential funding!

5. Networking & Global Exposure

Collaborate with entrepreneurs from over 25 countries, exchange ideas, and expand your global network in the heart of the tech capital.

6. Certification

At the end of the program, participants receive a Diploma Certificate in Entrepreneurship Education from GEB — a valuable addition to your academic and professional portfolio.

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🎯 Program Goal

The GEB Silicon Valley Exchange Program aims to equip young innovators with:

Whether you’re a student, aspiring entrepreneur, or a corporate leader — this program gives you the space to grow, explore, and connect.

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👩‍🎓 Program Tracks

🔹 SVEP for Students

Nurturing the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

This track is designed to help students turn innovative ideas into real business models — while learning directly from Silicon Valley mentors.

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🔹 SVEP for Corporate Leaders

Scaling Vision into Global Impact

This track offers deep insights into global entrepreneurship, innovation strategy, and leadership development — all while connecting with top business figures.

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💵 Partial Scholarships

To ensure global access and inclusion, GEB offers partial scholarships to deserving candidates based on merit and leadership potential.

Selection is competitive — applicants may need to provide additional documents or attend interviews. So, apply early and make your application stand out!

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🌐 How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply directly through the official GEB Silicon Valley Exchange Program portal:

👉 Apply for SVEP as a Student
👉 Apply for SVEP as a Corporate Leader

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🌟 Why You Should Apply

The GEB Silicon Valley Exchange Program is more than an educational trip — it’s a life-changing experience.

Here’s what makes it special:

If you’ve ever dreamed of working in tech, starting a business, or learning how startups grow from zero to global — this program will open those doors.

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✈️ A Glimpse of Silicon Valley Life

Imagine this:
You wake up in California sunshine, head to a GEB workshop with mentors from MIT and Harvard, then spend your afternoon inside Google’s headquarters learning about AI-driven business models.

Evenings are for networking dinners, laughter, and collaboration — all with young innovators just like you, sharing ideas that could change the world.

That’s the GEB Silicon Valley Exchange Program experience.

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📅 Key Dates & Quick Facts

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💬 Final Words from Owafk Africa

At Owafk Africa, we believe opportunities like this can transform a young African’s dream into a global success story.

So if you’ve got passion, ideas, and a hunger to learn — pack your ambition and aim for Silicon Valley. This is your moment to see how innovation really happens at the global level.

✨ Apply before seats fill up — and get ready to take your dream startup to California!

📢 Share this with a friend who loves entrepreneurship!
Let’s keep inspiring young Africans to reach for global innovation hubs. 🌍💡

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