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Sell to the U.S. from anywhere.
For international founders who want U.S. customers without moving here. A short, intensive cohort with a week in Silicon Valley to meet buyers, partners, and investors, then take the momentum home.
Why Bridge
The U.S. as a market, not a move.
Great companies are built everywhere, and many of them don’t need to relocate to win U.S. customers. What they need is the right introductions, a sales motion that works across borders, and a few focused days in the room with buyers. Bridge is built for exactly that.
- Meetings with U.S. corporates and potential customers
- A cross-border sales motion you can run from home
- Partners and distributors who can represent you
- Investors who back international teams
Why Silicon Valley
The epicenter of innovation
Talent and ecosystem
World-class engineers, operators, and companies that have scaled globally, and what they learned doing it.
Global mindset
The culture of thinking big and moving fast that defines Silicon Valley.
The program
Three phases, built for results
Phase 1
Online preparation
Virtual workshops on pitching to U.S. buyers, pricing, cross-border sales, and the legal and tax basics of selling into the U.S., plus 1:1 sessions with mentors.
Phase 2
Silicon Valley immersion
A week in Palo Alto: intensive workshops, company visits, meetings with corporates and investors, and a Buyer Day.
Phase 3
Back home, selling
Follow-up on the pilots and partners you opened, the alumni community, and support from the Venture Dock team as you sell from home.
Benefits
What you get with Bridge
Specialized workshops
Hands-on sessions on pitch, fundraising, legal, visas, and more.
1:1 mentorship
Personal sessions with experienced founders and executives.
Buyer Day
Pitch to corporates and potential customers looking for new solutions, not just investors.
Partners and channels
Introductions to partners and distributors who can represent you in the U.S.
Investor access
Meet investors who back teams selling into the U.S. from abroad.
A base in Palo Alto
Venture Dock on University Avenue is your home during the week in Silicon Valley.
Lifelong community
A network of Bridge alumni, mentors, and Venture Dock founders that stays with you.
Eligibility
Who is Bridge for?
- Founders of tech startups from outside the U.S.
- A validated MVP or early traction
- A plan to sell into the U.S. while your team stays at home
- Commitment to take part in every program activity
- Intermediate to advanced English
- Availability for the in-person week in Palo Alto
Team
The people behind Bridge
FAQ
Questions founders ask
Who should apply?
Founders of tech startups from outside the U.S. with a validated product or early traction, a real interest in the U.S. market, and intermediate to advanced English.
Do I need to apply through a partner?
No. Many Bridge cohorts are run with partner ecosystems such as accelerators and country programs, and founders can also apply on their own.
What if I plan to move to the U.S.?
Then U.S. Market Access is the better fit: three months of preparation from home, then a soft landing in Silicon Valley.
When is the next cohort?
We share dates for the next cohort with shortlisted founders. Applications are reviewed as they arrive, so you can apply at any time.
How much does it cost?
There is a participation fee that depends on your company’s stage, and partial scholarships are available based on merit and need. We cover the details with shortlisted founders.
How are founders selected?
We read every application. Shortlisted founders are invited to a market-readiness interview before we decide.
Ready to take the leap?
Apply for the next Bridge cohort. We’ll be in touch with shortlisted founders about dates and next steps.