Hello /First Name ,

we're pleased to inform you that you have been admitted to the interview for the Silicon Valley Fellowship.

Here are some available time slots: booking link - the applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all slot are reserved.

Please consider that the Silicon Valley Fellowship receives thousands of applications each year (~700 applications for each batch on average), and managing the process efficiently is crucial for us to focus on providing the best experience for you and the other candidates.

For this reason, please do your homework (e.g. get in touch with some alumni) and be prepared to discuss your past experiences, your future goals, and how the Silicon Valley Fellowship can assist you in achieving them.

Kindly keep your responses concise, as the interviews are brief, and we want to learn as much as possible about you!

There will be time to address any questions you may have; in the meanwhile, below you can find some general information.

Dates & Location

Most of the speeches will be in San Francisco. There will also be trips to various cities in the Bay Area (and transportation from and to San Francisco will be provided).

The Silicon Valley Fellowship program lasts five full days. We recommend arriving at least the day before and leaving at least the day after the event.

Current batches available:

Fall 2025: October 8 to 12, 2025
Winter 2026: February 4 to 8, 2026
Spring 2026: April 22 to 26, 2026
Summer 2026: July 22 to 26, 2026

Tuition Fee

$2,500 ($300 down payment + $2,200)

What’s included

Mentor talks: professionals with extensive Silicon Valley experience sharing their learnings, insights, and answering your questions.
Visits to companies and Universities: Spending half a day in the life of Big tech and startup Engineers, academics, investors and founders.
Networking opportunities: during the fellowship you could meet your co-founder, investor, personal mentor or earn a referral to join a big tech company.
‍Slack community: Access to our main internal communication channel where you will find opportunities, referrals, job postings and a chance to dialogue with mentors, talking to people that got their US visa and meet your next investor, co-founder or colleague.
Official Silicon Valley Fellowship merchandising
Mobility: Shared Uber/Lyft/Waymo rides with other participants (from and to designated meeting points in San Francisco)
Food: provided at certain selected events
Certification: Receive an official certificate upon completion.

What’s not included (but we’re here to help! We will provide guidance and recommendations):

Flights and accommodation
Health insurance
Meals (with some exceptions)
Anything not explicitly included in the previous section.

We encourage you to get in touch with the alumni of the last batches to gather tips regarding fundraising for the Silicon Valley Fellowship, preparation for your experience in Silicon Valley, and more. This is a great opportunity to start networking and learning from those who have successfully navigated the program before you.

We would like to remind you that you have accepted the program's regulation and privacy policy. For your convenience, here is the link to keep as a reference for any doubts you may have: Silicon Valley Fellowship regulation.

To stay updated on the latest news and opportunities regarding the Silicon Valley Fellowship and similar projects and be more prepared for the interview, we recommend following our social media pages:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/silicon-valley-fellowship

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siliconvalleyfellowship/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/siliconvalleyf

Youtube:

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Best,

The Silicon Valley Fellowship team