About the GIR
An exclusive 11-day summer camp program, blending design thinking, entrepreneurship, and cutting-edge technology at one of the world’s top universities.
Fill out the online application form
Pay the program fee
Receive confirmation & pre-arrival resources
Prepare for an unforgettable experience!
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Cross-Cultural Teams
Learn Design Thinking & AI Prototyping
Gain Exclusive Silicon Valley Insights
Experience
UC Berkeley & Stanford Tours
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
Glenn suggestion: Glenn Fajardo, an active member of the Stanford d.school teaching community for over a decade, designed the core experience behind the Global Innovation Race.
Selected by LG Foundation as the best available Summer Program in Silicon Valley.
Move beyond the classroom and immerse yourself in hands-on learning, international collaboration and
real-world innovation.
ABOUT THE CAMP PROGRAM
In this program, teenagers will join an international journey that brings together young innovators from around the world to solve real-world challenges using creativity, technology, and entrepreneurship.
During 11 immersive days at UC Berkeley, the participants will work in multicultural teams, build AI-powered prototypes, apply Design Thinking and Entrepreneurial Thinking and dive deep into Silicon Valley’s innovation ecosystem.
WHAT SKILL WILL YOUNG PEOPLE
NEED TO THRIVE?
Entrepreneurship on real-world challenges
Develop Adaptability in a Hands-On Experience
Location: UC Berkeley, California
Fee: $6,500 (Includes tuition, accommodation and meals)
JULY 21 TO JULY 31, 2025
Certificate: Official certification from Digital Media Academy
• Innovative Learning:
AI & ChatGPT Workshop and Startup Pitching.
• Industry Insights:
Guests Speakers from Stanford, and leading companies in Silicon Valley, such as: i.e., Meta, Google and NVidia.
• Tech & Business Tours:
Visit top Silicon Valley companies.
• Campus Life:
Stay and learn at UC Berkeley, visit Stanford campus and take a Stanford IT course.
• Networking:
Meet like-minded global students & mentors.
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Any questions? We are here to help!
Find answers to the most common questions about our program.
Do you need more details? Please, contact us.
All academic activities, workshops, seminars, accommodations, most meals, field trip tickets, and local transportation are covered.
Yes, we recommend that students bring some cash for the off-campus meals, as well as a credit card for the laundry app and any additional personal needs.
Students will be sorted into male and female groups and housed in the program dormitories.
The program accepts teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17.
The registration deadline is April 10, 2025
We will send you an onboarding package two months before the camp starts to help you prepare for your trip.
This package will include the Waiver, Medical Form and onboarding information for students.
Additionally, you will receive a detailed student behavior and guidance handbook.
No, participants do not require prior knowledge of emerging technology, coding, innovation, design thinking, social thinking or entrepreneurial thinking processes to attend the program, but having experience with these skills and knowledge can be beneficial.
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Please, contact gir@digitalmediaacademy.org
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