Mumbai: In a campaign aimed at connecting Indian talent with global opportunities, apna.co, jobs and professional networking platform, in partnership with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), has concluded the Silicon Valley Immersion campaign (SVIC). This campaign, created by apna.co, connects Indian youth with international tech giants and equips them with skills for global opportunities.
SVIC has selected Teena Chhatria, Aradhya Pitlawar, Kabir Arora, and Chaitanya Sai Krishna as winners. These individuals, from XLRI Jamshedpur, WCE Sangli, and PEC Chandigarh, will receive a fully funded trip to Silicon Valley, including meetings with leaders from Google, Apple, and Meta.
The four-month campaign saw 25,000 registrations from 6,000 colleges across India, with 40% female participation. Open to Indians aged 18 and above with at least a graduation degree or in progress, the campaign reached 20 million through social media, AICTE-registered colleges, training centers, SMS, and WhatsApp.
The campaign narrowed down to 20 finalists competing in teams of two after a rigorous selection process. This included an online MCQ assessment, a case study challenge in various fields, and an offline Grand Finale called Startup Garage. The final round featured a jury including apna.co CEO Nirmit Parikh, the AICTE chairman, senior tech professionals from Google, and other industry leaders.
The grand finale concluded at the AICTE HQ in New Delhi, determining the top two teams who won cash prizes worth four lacs and a fully funded trip to Silicon Valley, USA.
apna.co CEO & founder Nirmit Parikh commented “The Silicon Valley Immersion Campaign is a shining example of apna's dedication to connecting dreamers with opportunities. By forging a bridge between Indian talent and Silicon Valley, we are giving young Indians the chance to learn from the best and bring their dreams to life. This is just the first step, with many more to come, in our mission to make India a global powerhouse in technology and innovation. At apna, we believe in opening doors for those who dare to dream, and this program is a chance for students to meet industry leaders and gain insights that will prepare them to lead and inspire on a global stage. Together, we are building a brighter future for India and its talented youth.”
AICTE chairman Prof. (Dr.) T. G. Sitharam added, “The Silicon Valley Immersion Program aligns with our mission to enhance the quality of technical education in India. This initiative, developed in collaboration with apna.co, exposes our students to cutting-edge practices and the innovative mindset of Silicon Valley. We aim to prepare them not just as job seekers, but as potential job creators and global innovators. Through such programs, we're taking steps to make our students industry-ready and globally competitive.”
The Silicon Valley Immersion program enables Indian youth to connect with global technology leaders, encouraging them to be globally ready and dream big, emphasising the importance of creativity and problem-solving in achieving life’s opportunities.
