Global Innovation Tour, Silicon Valley

Supported by Social Impact Initiative for Global Creative Talent

About Global Innovation Tour

Yonsei Center for Social Innovation is proud to present its Global Innovation Tour at Silicon Valley. Students interested in social innovation and global entrepreneurship are strongly encouraged to apply. 

This tour will take place in Silicon Valley, the central hub of innovation. Tentative schedule includes visits to Survey Monkey, Intel, Strava, Off2, Stanford D School, and a few others. Students will get a chance to meet with professionals working in the top companies and organizations in Silicon Valley. 

Eligibility

The program is open to all students in Techno-Art Division and Integrated Social Sciences Division. Students who are in their final semesters are not eligible to apply.

*Students with startup experiences are highly encouraged to apply. 

Application

One of the best parts of our tour is that much of the costs of the program are subsidized by Social Impact Initiative for Global Creative Talent.

Please send your resume and attached application form to ycsi_pr@yonsei.ac.kr by May 22nd. 

Results will be individually notified by May 24th.

*Expected number of participants is about 8-10 students.

*Delegation costs: 800,000 won

*This tour requires one or two students with International Driving Permit or US Driver’s license.

Selection Criteria

The applicant should have strong interest in social innovation and global entrepreneurship.

Good communication skills and the ability to work in a team are also crucial.

Approximate dates

All participants should attend two mandatory orientations before the tour. 

Global Innovation Tour to Silicon Valley will be made early August. 

Contact

For more information, please contact Yonsei Center for Social Innovation, at ycsi_pr@yonsei.ac.kr (032-749-3100). 

About Social Impact Initiative for Global Creative Talent

Funded by  University for Creative Korea,  the Social Impact Initiative for Global Creative Talent (SIIGCT) aims at foster social innovators by providing diverse curricular and extra-curricular programs within the Underwood International College of the Techno-Art Division and the Integrated Social Sciences Division.