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Tetr 7-day Basecamp

Make your school break count with a 7-day global adventure where you explore innovation, learn from industry leaders, and build real-world solutions.

Program Overview

At Tetr 7-Day Basecamp, you'll learn from world-class entrepreneurs, go behind the scenes of leading global companies, and build, launch, and pitch your own startup in just 24 hours.

Duration: 7 Days

Minimum Age: 12+ years

Cost: $4,000

Winter Timelines: New York: 13th–19th December 2026 |
Singapore: 13th–19th December 2026 | Shanghai: 13th–19th December 2026 | Dubai: 17th–23rd January 2027 | Buenos Aires: 17th–23rd January 2027

Where Would You Like to Join Us?

  • New York
  • Singapore
  • Shanghai
  • Dubai
  • Buenos Aires
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Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival: Check in and kick off with lunch
  • Day 2 - Orientation: Break the ice and dive into the world of venture capital
  • Day 3 - Business Immersion: Step inside the Nasdaq MarketSite and Google’s New York campus
  • Day 4 - Explore Times Square and Central Park
  • Day 5 & 6 - Hackathon: Build fast, think big, and pitch bold in 24 hours
  • Day 7 - Departure: Leave inspired with a global mindset
*Students attending the New York program must have a valid visa and are responsible for securing it on their own.
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Itinerary

  • Day 1 – Arrival: Land, check-in, and dive into city life
  • Day 2 – Orientation: Break the ice and dive into Singapore’s transformation journey
  • Day 3 – Business Immersion: Go behind the brand with Hyundai and unlock business with Citi
  • Day 4 – Cultural Immersion: Explore Universal Studios and the Museum of Ice Cream, and go on a Night Safari
  • Day 5 & 6 – Hackathon: Build fast, think big, and pitch bold in 24 hours
  • Day 7 – Departure: Leave with insights, inspiration, and lifelong memories
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Itinerary

  • Day 1 – Arrival: Check in and kick off with lunch
  • Day 2 – Orientation: Break the ice and dive into the Chinese startup ecosystem
  • Day 3 – Business Immersion: Step inside the Alibaba campus and Shanghai International Automobile City
  • Day 4 – Cultural Immersion:Explore Yaowang X27 Mall and Shanghai Disneyland
  • Day 5 & 6 – Hackathon: Build fast, think big, and pitch bold in 24 hours
  • Day 7 – Departure: Leave inspired with a global mindset
Tokyo skyline with Mount Fuji
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Itinerary

  • Day 1 – Arrival: Check in and kick off with lunch
  • Day 2 – Orientation: Break the ice and dive into the future of energy and innovation
  • Day 3 – Business Immersion: Step inside the DEWA Innovation Center and the Emirates Ebdaa Experience
  • Day 4 – Explore the Gold Souk and the Museum of the Future, and go on a desert safari
  • Day 5 & 6 – Hackathon: Build fast, think big, and pitch bold in 24 hours
  • Day 7 – Departure: Leave inspired with a global mindset
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Itinerary

  • Day 1 – Arrival: Check in and kick off with lunch
  • Day 2 – Orientation: Break the ice and dive into South America's economic powerhouse
  • Day 3 – Business Immersion: Step inside the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange (BYMA) and a leading tech hub
  • Day 4 – Cultural Immersion: Explore La Boca's Caminito, tour La Bombonera Stadium, and wander San Telmo market
  • Day 5 & 6 – Hackathon: Build fast, think big, and pitch bold in 24 hours
  • Day 7 – Departure: Leave inspired with a global mindset

*Itinerary is indicative and maybe subject to change.

*Itinerary is indicative and maybe subject to change.

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What’s in it for you?

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Industry Immersions at Leading Global Companies

  • Exclusive access to leading firms across tech, e-commerce, sustainability, and finance. See how the world's most ambitious companies actually operate.

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Network with Entrepreneurs & Business Leaders

  • Meet CEOs, founders, and global operators who've built businesses across borders, and learn directly from their playbooks.

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24-Hour Startup Hackathon

  • Form a team, build an MVP, and pitch to real investors with expert mentorship. Move from idea to launch within 24hours.

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Live the Tetr Experience

  • Hands-on learning, real business challenges, and the entrepreneurial environment that defines Tetr and our philosophy of “learning business by doing business.”

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A simple 4-step admission process

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Complete the application form.

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Join a call with our academic counsellor.

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Receive your offer letter upon successful selection.

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Confirm your spot by submitting the program fee.

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Complete the application form, including your essay response

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Join a call with our academic counsellor

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Receive your offer letter upon successful selection

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Confirm your spot by submitting the program fee

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Selection Criteria: Your application will be evaluated based on curiosity, originality, clarity of thought, analytical strength, and your drive to create impact. Not your grades. The deadline to apply is one month before the commencement of your respective camp. For any queries, contact us at basecamp.admissions@tetr.org

AnyQuestions?

What is the Tetr 7-Day Basecamp?

The Tetr 7-Day Basecamp is a seven-day immersive program designed for young, aspiring entrepreneurs, offered each Winter and Summer. It offers an opportunity to experience the dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystems of cities such as New York, Shanghai, Singapore, Dubai and Buenos Aires, with a focus on business ideation, MVP (Minimum Viable Product) development, and pitching to investors. The program combines education, hands-on experience, industry immersion, mentorship, and professional networking.

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