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Your Experience at TKS
Below is an overview of the program:
Consistent Rhythm. High-Energy Sessions.
TKS city programs run weekly 3-hour in-person sessions from September to June. You’ll join a fixed cohort with a set day and time – usually weekends. The consistency helps build deep relationships, team chemistry, and focused momentum over time.
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Belong to Something Bigger – Right Where You Are.
At TKS, your cohort becomes more than classmates they become your crew. You’ll bond through in-person sessions, events, and shared challenges.
You’ll also connect with the global TKS community of students and alumni who share your passion for growth and innovation.
Train Your Mind Like You Train a Muscle
Every TKS session begins with a mindset.
Through hands-on exercises, group reflections, and real-world examples, students learn how to shift their thinking and take control of how they approach challenges. These mindsets become part of who they are – both inside and outside the classroom.
Work on What Actually Matters
In our in-person program, students collaborate in teams to tackle real challenges from global companies.
With the guidance of mentors and support from their cohort, they learn how to break down complex problems and develop ideas that could have real impact and present them to professionals who care.
At Microsoft, innovation means taking complex systems and making them simple, useful, and global. In TKS, you’ll practice the same mindset — breaking problems into parts and designing solutions that can scale to millions.
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Scientific discovery moves fast when ideas are tested with data and clarity. At TKS, you’ll learn to think like a researcher — turning curiosity into experiments, and experiments into real breakthroughs.
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The world’s largest companies succeed by building systems that work at scale. At TKS, you’ll learn frameworks to analyze complexity, design smarter processes, and create solutions that can impact everyday life.
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XPRIZE rewards ideas that push humanity forward. In TKS, you’ll train to think 10x bigger — developing bold solutions that challenge limits and open up entirely new possibilities.
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Global challenges aren’t solved by one person — they require empathy, collaboration, and clear problem-solving. At TKS, you’ll practice these skills, just like leaders at the UN work to create change worldwide.
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Some problems demand simple, human-centered solutions. At TKS, you’ll learn to design with empathy — building ideas that make a real difference for communities, just like Kidogo transforms early education.
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Industries are reinvented when people reimagine how we connect. At TKS, you’ll explore how trust, design, and bold ideas can disrupt the status quo — the same principles that helped Airbnb change travel forever.
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The most innovative companies thrive on analytical thinking paired with bold action. In TKS, you’ll develop that mindset — solving problems with clarity and creativity, just like Google’s teams around the world.
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Build Bold Ideas. Together. Fast
Our in-person hackathons bring students together for intense, hands-on sessions where they brainstorm, prototype, and pitch solutions to real-world problems – all in just 24 hours.
These events are more than just a challenge, they’re a chance to discover how much you can do with the right mindset and the right team.
Work With Experts. Get Personal Guidance
In the in-person experience, you’ll meet mentors both locally and globally.
From industry veterans to rising stars, our mentors help students think critically, solve problems creatively, and stay accountable – both in sessions and beyond.
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Build a Portfolio.
Get Hired. Stand Out.
In our in-person programs, students gain internship opportunities through partner companies and TKS support.
You'll learn to present your work, build a professional profile, and prepare for interviews – all while developing the skills that top employers are looking for.
Your Digital Toolkit for Growth
Even in our in-person programs, every student gets access to TKS’s powerful digital platform.
Dive into emerging technologies at your own pace, access exclusive playbooks, and connect with the global TKS network beyond your local cohort.
Activity Feed
See what projects other TKS students are working on in our real-time activity page.
Explore Modules
Learn about over 40 emerging technologies and sciences at your own pace.
Playbooks and Resources
Access playbooks on over 30 topics like networking, productivity hacks, and mental wellness.
Braindates
Meet with TKS students and alumni from around the world to develop friendships, learn from each other, and grow together!
Events
See upcoming events, including guest speakers, workshops, and games nights.
... and so much more!
Let’s Talk About What Drives You.
The application for our in-person programs includes two steps:
Tuition Support That Matches Your Situation
Tuition for the program goes directly into employee salaries and operating costs. Our program directors and staff are full-time and 100% dedicated to our students and alumni.
Tuition (US Dollars):
- $489/month + deposit payment
- ($1,000)
Duration:
- The program is 10 months
- September 2025 to June 2026
Financial Aid:
Our commitment is to support ambitious students regardless of their financial situation. To ensure support is going to the people who need it most, accepted students must apply for financial support and demonstrate their financial needs. Please don’t let your financial situation stop you from applying.
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Flexible scheduling. Global access.
The TKS virtual program is designed to fit around school and life. Choose from multiple time zones, with weekly 2–3 hour live sessions held on weekends or evenings.
Outside of sessions, explore modules, connect with your cohort, and work on your projects at your own pace.
