In person Opportunities
Discover handpicked technology programs for in person.
The Exponential Fellowship
A paid fellowship that places exceptional young Spanish builders at fast-growing U.S. startups — visa, flights and insurance handled, with full U.S. pay and access to mentorship and community.
Boost VC
Deep tech accelerator investing $500,000 for ~15% equity.
HF0 Residency
Intensive 12-week live-in accelerator writing a $1M SAFE for 5% (or $500K + 3%).
LaunchX San Diego In‑Person Entrepreneurship Program 2026
LaunchX San Diego In‑Person Entrepreneurship is an intensive 4‑week summer entrepreneurship program for high school students, focused on building real ventures and developing startup skills in a collaborative environment.
LaunchX San Diego In-Person Exploration Program 2026
The LaunchX San Diego In-Person Exploration Program is a short, immersive summer program that introduces high school students to entrepreneurship through hands-on experiences and collaborative projects at the UC San Diego campus.
PearX
12-week accelerator by Pear VC investing $250K–$2M in each startup.
Z Fellows
One-week program offering a $10,000 stipend and mentorship from Silicon Valley's top founders for early technical builders.
ODF
A one-week, in-person founder onboarding experience and year-round community that helps people start and scale venture-backable companies.
Berkeley Engineering Youth Academy 2026
The Berkeley Engineering Youth Academy (BEYA) is a hybrid STEM summer program combining online instruction and in-person lab work at UC Berkeley to develop engineering design and prototyping skills.
Vercel Open Source Program
Seasonal cohort-based program offering impactful open source projects up to $3,600 in Vercel credits, third-party OSS starter-pack credits, and prioritized support.
The Exponential Fellowship
A paid fellowship that places exceptional young Spanish builders at fast-growing U.S. startups — visa, flights and insurance handled, with full U.S. pay and access to mentorship and community.
Boost VC
Deep tech accelerator investing $500,000 for ~15% equity.
HF0 Residency
Intensive 12-week live-in accelerator writing a $1M SAFE for 5% (or $500K + 3%).
LaunchX San Diego In‑Person Entrepreneurship Program 2026
LaunchX San Diego In‑Person Entrepreneurship is an intensive 4‑week summer entrepreneurship program for high school students, focused on building real ventures and developing startup skills in a collaborative environment.
LaunchX San Diego In-Person Exploration Program 2026
The LaunchX San Diego In-Person Exploration Program is a short, immersive summer program that introduces high school students to entrepreneurship through hands-on experiences and collaborative projects at the UC San Diego campus.
PearX
12-week accelerator by Pear VC investing $250K–$2M in each startup.
Z Fellows
One-week program offering a $10,000 stipend and mentorship from Silicon Valley's top founders for early technical builders.
ODF
A one-week, in-person founder onboarding experience and year-round community that helps people start and scale venture-backable companies.
Berkeley Engineering Youth Academy 2026
The Berkeley Engineering Youth Academy (BEYA) is a hybrid STEM summer program combining online instruction and in-person lab work at UC Berkeley to develop engineering design and prototyping skills.
Vercel Open Source Program
Seasonal cohort-based program offering impactful open source projects up to $3,600 in Vercel credits, third-party OSS starter-pack credits, and prioritized support.
What You'll Find
- Average funding: $405k per opportunity
- Average duration: 5 months
- Specialized programs: Opportunities tagged with in-person
Benefits
- Sponsored travel and visa assistance
- R&D grants ($1K–$5K)
- Computing credits and infrastructure support
- Mentorship from experienced operators
- Community events, workshops, and networking locally and globally
Application Tips
- Start preparing your application materials well in advance of deadlines to ensure quality submissions
- Research each program thoroughly to understand their specific requirements and what they're looking for
- Tailor your application to highlight how your project aligns with the program's goals and values
- Keep track of application deadlines using a calendar system to avoid missing opportunities
Berkeley Engineering Youth Academy 2026
The Berkeley Engineering Youth Academy (BEYA) is a hybrid STEM summer program combining online instruction and in-person lab work at UC Berkeley to develop engineering design and prototyping skills.
LaunchX San Diego In‑Person Entrepreneurship Program 2026
LaunchX San Diego In‑Person Entrepreneurship is an intensive 4‑week summer entrepreneurship program for high school students, focused on building real ventures and developing startup skills in a collaborative environment.
LaunchX San Diego In-Person Exploration Program 2026
The LaunchX San Diego In-Person Exploration Program is a short, immersive summer program that introduces high school students to entrepreneurship through hands-on experiences and collaborative projects at the UC San Diego campus.
The Exponential Fellowship
A paid fellowship that places exceptional young Spanish builders at fast-growing U.S. startups — visa, flights and insurance handled, with full U.S. pay and access to mentorship and community.
ODF
A one-week, in-person founder onboarding experience and year-round community that helps people start and scale venture-backable companies.
LocalHost - France
A global fellowship with activities and events in Paris, France, supporting exceptional builders.
LocalHost - Romania
A global fellowship with a hub in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, for exceptional builders.
Founders, Inc
Founders, Inc (f.inc) is a hybrid community and funding initiative that backs ambitious founders with early checks, workspace, community, and ongoing support for building ventures across domains such as AI, AR/VR, hardware, tooling, and consumer technologies.
LocalHost - Japan
A global, travelling fellowship with a hub in Tokyo for exceptional young builders to pursue full-time projects.
LAUNCH Accelerator
$125K for 6–7% equity; 14-week accelerator founded by Jason Calacanis.
PearX
12-week accelerator by Pear VC investing $250K–$2M in each startup.
HF0 Residency
Intensive 12-week live-in accelerator writing a $1M SAFE for 5% (or $500K + 3%).
South Park Commons Fellowship
Fellowship-style community program investing $400,000 for 7% equity + $600K follow-on.
Boost VC
Deep tech accelerator investing $500,000 for ~15% equity.
Vercel Open Source Program
Seasonal cohort-based program offering impactful open source projects up to $3,600 in Vercel credits, third-party OSS starter-pack credits, and prioritized support.
LocalHost - India
A global fellowship with hubs in Bangalore and New Delhi, supporting builders to pursue full-time projects.
The Residency
3–6-month in-person cohorts providing full-time housing, co-working space, and community for ambitious builders; locations include San Francisco, Berkeley, Cambridge (MA), Berlin, and Bangalore.
Z Fellows
One-week program offering a $10,000 stipend and mentorship from Silicon Valley's top founders for early technical builders.