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PropellerAn 8-week hacker house for the region’s boldest early-stage founders. Build, learn, and grow alongside global innovators — at the epicenter of deep tech.
San
Francisco,
CA
April–
May
2026
Kernel Camp is Propeller’s annual deep tech residency for founders from the MENA region. Hosted in San Francisco, it’s an 8-week experience designed for builders who are serious about pushing boundaries, refining their ideas, and connecting with the global tech ecosystem.
Less demo day, more debug night. Founders spend 8 weeks focused on product, insight, and community.
A bridge between untapped potential and global opportunity.
Real support, shared housing, and high-signal conversations with experts and investors.
Welcome, onboarding & community building
Workshops, site visits, 1:1 support, and deep work
Closing event + product showcase
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Fully-covered housing in San Francisco
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Meals stipend ($1000/month)
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Weekly workshops & guest talks
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1:1 founder support
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Site visits to tech companies and VCs
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Closing product showcase
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A strong founder cohort and global network
We’re looking for founders from the MENA region who are ready to take their startup journey to the next level.
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Technical founders with demo-ready products
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Builders with early traction, partners, or design partners
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MENA-based and full-time on their startup
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Able to obtain a U.S. visa and stay for 8 weeks
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Working within Propeller’s deep tech focus areas
San
Francisco,
CA
April–
May
2026
Whether you’re a solo hacker or early-stage founder, we want to hear from you.