📢 Immersion and support program in Silicon Valley for Spanish technology startups led by women, aimed at preparing for landing, growth and financing in the U.S.
🎯 Main objectives:
Connect with the Silicon Valley innovation ecosystem (mentors, entrepreneurs, funds; focus on women founders).
Facilitate landing in the U.S. market through direct contact with investors, corporations and partners.
🧩 Program phases
Bootcamp (Madrid): 26/03/2026.
Pre-immersion online: 30/03/2026 – 24/04/2026.
Immersion (San Francisco, USA): 04/05/2026 – 15/05/2026.
☑️ Main requirements
Technology startup based in Spain and led by a woman (founder or member of the management team).
Not having participated in Desafía San Francisco before.
Product/service in commercialization phase and growing company (indicating YoY increases > 20%).
Good level of English of the participating team.
Contribution to any SDG.
🗓️ Registration deadline: 27/02/2026 (15:00 CET), via the ICEX portal.
🧩 Program phases
Bootcamp (Madrid): 26/03/2026.
Pre-immersion online: 30/03/2026 – 24/04/2026.
Immersion (San Francisco, USA): 04/05/2026 – 15/05/2026.
The assistance covers:
✔️ Immersion program and personalized agenda in San Francisco
✔️ Specialized mentoring in the Silicon Valley ecosystem
✔️ Training and prior preparation (pitch, market strategy, access to investment)
✔️ Organization of B2B meetings with investors, technology partners and potential customers
✔️ Workspaces and logistical support during the stay
The subsidy covers a high percentage of the cost of the program (between 70% and 80%).
The company assumes a reduced participation quota.
The company must assume:
✈️ International travel
🏨 Accommodation
🍽️ Per diem and meals
Other personal or corporate expenses not included in the program
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