Silicon Valley Internship Programme

Silicon Valley Internship Programme (SVIP) was founded in 2013 with the aim of connecting newly graduating Software Engineering Students to tech-companies in Silicon Valley for a one-year internship. SVIP offers successful applicants the opportunity to work at high-growth tech companies such as Facebook, Microsoft, and Amazon, providing them with a $75,000 salary, assistance with US work visas, and arrangements for flight and accommodation in San Francisco, California. SVIP has a significant social impact, supporting students from 35 different countries and fostering a transformational mindset that has led to one-third of engineers building businesses and securing funding, another third continuing to work for startups and large companies in Silicon Valley, and the remaining third finding tech jobs in their home countries.Through its innovative approach, SVIP has secured partnerships with top universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, and Berkeley, as well as with governments from the UK, Australia, and India. These collaborations have facilitated the development of supportive educational and professional systems, including mentorship programs, 'Meet the Entrepreneur' sessions, and 'Hackathon' events, which simulate the company formation process from idea to revenue. Although details about their last investment and investors are not specified, SVIP's impact and diverse network make it an attractive opportunity for potential investors in the education and human resources industries.