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Shenzhen Tech & Innovation Bootcamp

Cities
Shenzhen, Guangzhou
Duration
14 days
Group size
12–30 people
Price
From OMR 1,450

Overview

Two weeks in China's hardware capital: hands-on workshops in robotics, IoT and product design, visits to technology companies and maker spaces, and a team project presented to mentors on the final day.

Highlights

  • Hands-on robotics and IoT workshops
  • Visits to technology companies and maker spaces
  • A guided tour of the Huaqiangbei electronics markets
  • Team innovation project with a final showcase
  • A day trip to Guangzhou

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Shenzhen
  2. Guangzhou
  3. Shenzhen

Airport welcome, transfer to the hotel and a short orientation walk.

Welcome session, safety briefing and an introduction to Shenzhen's innovation story.

Hands-on sessions with local instructors, building simple connected devices step by step.

A guided tour of Huaqiangbei followed by an afternoon at a community maker space.

Visit a manufacturing park, then see the Canton Tower along the Pearl River before returning to Shenzhen.

Teams define a problem, sketch solutions and build prototypes with mentor support.

Visits to two technology companies to see research, design and production up close.

Teams refine their prototypes and present them to mentors and teachers.

Certificates of participation, hotel checkout and airport transfer.

What's included

Included

  • Hotel accommodation in twin-share rooms
  • Breakfast and dinner daily, with halal options
  • All workshops, lectures and course materials
  • Airport transfers and private ground transport
  • Bilingual coordinator travelling with the group
  • Visa guidance and a document checklist
  • Certificate of participation
  • 24/7 support line during the trip

Not included

  • International flights (quoted separately on request)
  • Visa fees
  • Travel and medical insurance (required)
  • Personal expenses and shopping

Who it's for

  • Engineering, computer science and design students in their second year or above
  • Institutions sending a supervised cohort with a faculty lead
  • Students who want a portfolio project, not just a certificate
  • Students

Practical info

Visas

Visa requirements depend on your nationality, passport and travel dates, and they can change. We send a document checklist after your consultation and guide you through the application.

Always verify current requirements with the official sources, such as the relevant embassy or government portal, before you travel.

Read our visa guidance

What to bring

  • Passport and printed copies of your travel documents
  • Student ID and your institution's letter of participation
  • Laptop and charger for workshops
  • Comfortable shoes for campus and site visits
  • A travel adapter and a power bank
  • A way to pay locally: we brief you on cards, cash and mobile payments

Brochure

A printable summary of this program to share with your team.

Download brochure (PDF)

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From OMR 1,450

14 days

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