Propeller has launched Kernel Camp, a focused residency program for MENA based AI and deep tech founders. The eight week program will run in San Francisco during April and May 2026. It targets early stage founders who build serious technology and aim for global scale. Kernel Camp places them inside Silicon Valley, where deep tech execution and global ambition meet every day.A Residency Built for Deep Tech ExecutionWho Kernel Camp Is ForLearning Inside the Global AI EcosystemStrengthening the MENA to Silicon Valley BridgePropeller’s Long Term Vision A Residency Built for Deep Tech Execution Kernel Camp offers a full time, immersive experience. Founders live and work in Silicon Valley. They focus on product quality, technical depth, and market readiness. The program includes: Fully sponsored housing for eight weeks Curated technical and founder workshops Weekly guest sessions with AI leaders One on one office hours with operators and investors Propeller designed the residency to remove distractions. Founders can focus on building and learning fast. Who Kernel Camp Is For Kernel Camp targets founders who already build. It does not cater to idea stage teams. Participants must show strong technical ability and real momentum. Ideal candidates meet these criteria: Based in the MENA region Working full time on their startup Building AI or deep tech products Running demo ready systems Showing early traction or adoption Propeller wants founders who ship. The program rewards focus, speed, and clarity. Learning Inside the Global AI Ecosystem Kernel Camp places founders close to the world’s strongest AI ecosystem. Participants interact with engineers, investors, and company builders who shape global technology trends. The experience includes: Site visits to leading tech companies Exposure to AI infrastructure best practices Direct feedback from Silicon Valley experts Access to Propeller’s U.S. network The program ends with a demo day. Founders present to Propeller’s Silicon Valley community and invited partners. Strengthening the MENA to Silicon Valley Bridge Kernel Camp builds on Propeller’s long term regional strategy. The launch follows the firm’s USD 50 million Fund III. The fund backs AI infrastructure, developer tools, and deep software startups across the U.S. and MENA. Kernel Camp acts as a bridge between regions. It connects MENA talent with global capital and operational knowledge. The goal is simple. Help founders build companies that compete at a global level. Propeller’s Long Term Vision Founded in 2017, Propeller invests from Seed to Pre Series A. The firm focuses on horizontal AI infrastructure, AI native applications, developer platforms, and core software systems. Its scope spans from silicon adjacent technologies to enterprise workflows. Kernel Camp reflects this focus. It prepares founders to build durable, technically strong companies. It also strengthens MENA’s role in shaping the future of AI and deep tech. Propeller sees deep tech as a long game. Kernel Camp gives founders the environment, tools, and network to play it well.