YC Startup School is a premier two-day, in-person gathering for the world’s most ambitious technical builders. Attendees will hear from world-class speakers like Jensen Huang (NVIDIA) and Sam Altman (OpenAI), participate in curated small-group activities, and get hands-on with the latest robotics and hardware. The event is designed to help technical talent connect, build, and potentially find an inside track to YC.

Target Audience:
Highly technical builders, including CS students (undergrad/grad), software/ML engineers, and researchers.

Geographic Eligibility:
Global (In-person in San Francisco).

Tangible Benefit:
Access to $25K+ in compute credits (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.), $500 flight credits for select travelers, and direct access to YC partners and alumni.

DEADLINE: April 10, 2026 (Early Decision).

EVENT DATE: July 25-26, 2026.

Location : San Francisco, USA

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