Coming in 2028South Korea
Korea
Discover Korea’s innovation ecosystem: leading technology companies, AI, robotics and ambitious startups.
- Launch
- 2028
- Duration
- 2 weeks
Company visits and hosts will be announced.
ABC BootCamps · Learn. Travel. Connect.
Step inside Silicon Valley, Toronto & Shanghai.
Visit leading companies, hear from industry guest speakers, join expert lectures and explore a new country with people from around the world.
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Company visits
Inside tech leaders
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Guest speakers
Founders & experts
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Workshops
Build & pitch ideas
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Networking
A global circle
Our participants have visited
Silicon Valley
Campus visits
01 / 05Programs for individual applicants
Not sure which fits? Take the 1-min quiz →Choose your innovation hub
Apply individually and join an international cohort of students, founders and professionals.
FlagshipUnited States
Silicon Valley
Two weeks at San José State University: expert lectures, guest speakers from the Valley and visits to leading tech companies and accelerators, ending with your Demo Day pitch.
- Dates
- 4–17 July 2027
- Duration
- 2 weeks
- From
- €3,900
FoundersCanada
Toronto
A beginner-friendly week of hands-on workshops with Peter Forint and guest speakers. Use the Flourishing Business Canvas to develop and test a team idea, practise your pitch and explore Toronto's business community.
- Dates
- 18–25 July 2027
- Duration
- 1 week
- From
- €2,300
WaitlistChina
Shanghai
A one-week experience combining company visits and exploring Shanghai, coming in April 2027.
- Dates
- April 2027
- Duration
- 1 week
- From
- Waitlist open
Coming in 2028Universities & group delegations
A program for your university or team
Looking for a group experience? We design separate, tailor-made programs for universities, schools and corporate teams.
Tailor-made itineraries
Company visits and lectures built around your curriculum.
Your dates
Short study trips scheduled when they suit your group.
Competitions for students
Promote or host our Business Plan Competition.
Long-term partnership
Recurring delegations, jury seats and co-funded scholarships.
Inside the tech ecosystem
Step inside the companies shaping the future
Our participants step inside leading technology companies, accelerators and universities — meeting the people who build products used by millions.
Spot the trends first. See AI, robotics and new tech in action — months before they hit the headlines.
Learn from the best. Hear directly from leaders, engineers and founders at the world's top companies.
Get inspired. Experience the culture and pace that turn bold ideas into global products.
Build real connections. Ask questions, meet insiders and grow a network that lasts beyond the trip.
Silicon Valley, USA
Inside Silicon Valley tech companies
Visits such as IBM, Oracle, NetApp and Plug and Play
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Companies and institutions involved in shaping ABC BootCamps
Places our participants have visited
Stanford UniversityTesla FactoryPlug and PlayToronto Stock ExchangeAutodeskDMZGoogleSpotifyIBMLinkedInOracleIntelLyftToyotaFalconXSan José State UniversityRokuNetAppFlixBus
Logos and names refer to past visits, hosts and contributors. All trademarks belong to their owners and do not imply sponsorship.
Alumni outcomes
All alumni stories Real people. Real outcomes.
- Alumni
- 400+worldwide
- Countries
- 30+represented in our cohorts
- Years
- 10+of programs since 2014
- Innovation hubs
- 3Silicon Valley · Toronto · Shanghai
Bridged AI and business
“ABC Silicon Valley gave me the missing link between AI and business, helping me understand how to turn technology into value.”
From tech to business
“I realized there's no point in building something if you don't know how to explain it.”
From academia to industry
“I'm learning from people who are actually doing the work, not just from textbooks.”
ABC Venture Hub
Explore Venture HubYour idea deserves a Silicon Valley stage.
Two competitions and a year-round fund that turn promising ideas into tuition scholarships and real exposure in the world's top ecosystems.
Opens February 2027
ABC Venture Challenge 2027
Our flagship pitch competition, open to students and young entrepreneurs.
- Students — with a business idea that's already in development.
- Young entrepreneurs — not studying, but working on a new idea.
For students only
Business Plan Competition
Teams of two students. Applications 2 Nov 2026 – 23 Nov 2026.
100%
1st prize
50%
2nd prize
25%
3rd prize
Rolling applications
ABC Venture Fund
We back ideas at day zero. Pitch to our board any time of the year.
- Tuition support
- 50–75%
- Instrument
- SAFE, up to 5%
- Who
- Solo founders or teams
Competitions take no equity. The Fund supports selected founders in exchange for a SAFE of up to 5%.
5-star Google reviews
Don't take our word. Take theirs.
“An intensive program combining inspiring lectures, a hands-on team project, a pitch competition, and visits to NetApp, Plug and Play, Oracle, IBM, the Tesla Factory and Stanford University.”
“Lessons are well structured with plenty of practical work. Guest speakers are real professionals working in tech and business today. We toured IBM, Oracle, Tesla, NetApp and more.”
“Best bootcamp I've ever had, with the right people, in the right place.”
Join the next cohort
Five simple steps. Limited places.
Small groups so every participant gets real access. Early Bird prices end soon.
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Apply
A short online form — under 2 minutes.
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Speak with our team
A free discovery call to find the right program for you.
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Join the cohort
Meet ambitious peers from around the world before you fly.
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Experience the hub
Silicon Valley, Toronto, Shanghai or Seoul — companies, founders, investors.
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Grow your network
Return with connections and opportunities that last.
Parents & safety
Peace of mind, from arrival to departure.
Many participants travel abroad for the first time. Here's how we look after them.
Safe accommodation
Campus or vetted housing close to the program venue.
ABC team on site
Our staff travel with every cohort and are reachable 24/7.
Clear guidance
Visa letters, arrival tips and a pre-departure briefing.
Ready for your next step?
Apply in under 2 minutes, or book a free discovery call first.