Startup Education
Did you know that not having the right team is one of the main reasons why startups fail? Actually, the lack of a strong team is listed in the top three reasons for failure in a startup. Finding the right group of people to work with on an innovative idea
Alumni
In Summer 2018, Henrique Carvalho from University of Lisboa joined EIA in Portugal and along with his team developed Clynx. Since those intense weeks, a lot has happened. We've talked to Henrique Carvalho to know more how EIA has changed his life as an entrepreneur and to learn
AIA
At the beginning of 2019, the Harvard Business Review published an article presenting how Qatar is building its own Silicon Valley. As we know, Silicon Valley is a world-renowned synonym for tech innovation, so startups from Qatar are using this recognition to fuel its very own ecosystem. Undeniably, the
Startup Education
Every entrepreneur wants to create a Unicorn Startup Company - this is not breaking news. You’ve probably had a conversation about famous unicorn companies like Uber, Airbnb, Snapchat, or Pinterest. But what often goes unaddressed is the meaning of the term itself. Why are some startups called “unicorns”? How are
Startup Education
What does it take to become a successful entrepreneur? Answering this question isn’t an easy task. There’s no secret formula for success. It comes from a combination of developing different entrepreneurial skills, designing strategies, and investing in yourself. And make no mistake, there is a certain set of
AIA
The Arab Innovation Academy (AIA) will return to Qatar in 2020. The entrepreneurship program will take place from January 7th to the 20th, gathering more than 200 participants from 30 different nations. This is the 3rd edition of the world's leading entrepreneurship program in Doha, Qatar. For 10
Inspiration
Gilles De Clerck is a Marketing Mentor at EIA Summer Programs. In 2019, Gilles flew thousands of miles in order to mentor young entrepreneurs working on startup ideas in Italy and Hong Kong. After intense weeks, the Marketing Mentor shared the experience by writing an inspiring story on his LinkedIn
Alumni
Bobbie Reyes is currently an undergrad student at the University of Berkeley. In July 2019, she accepted the challenge to create a startup in 15 days and joined the European Innovation Academy, in Portugal. Throughout the summer program, the young entrepreneur has worked with four other participants - all from different
Study abroad
Studying abroad is a life-changing experience. You have the chance to meet new people, discover a different country, and improve your knowledge. However, as you start researching, you may find it overwhelming to choose the right study abroad program. Don’t worry, we’re here to help you! Choosing
EIA Hong Kong
Every year, the European Innovation Academy gathers over 1,000 participants from more than 80 different countries to take part in its summer programs. In Qatar, Italy, Portugal and Hong Kong, EIA Participants are challenged to create a startup in 15 days. But this is only possible with the help
Inspiration
Once upon a time, men ruled the world of business unchallenged. But this is no longer a reality. Over the last 20 years, in the U.S. alone, the number of women entrepreneurs has risen by 114%. Every day, women start 849 new businesses in the U.S. These numbers
University Spotlight
This is the second year in a row that Feng Chia University (FCU) brings a delegation to our Summer Program. In this interview with its faculty members, we find out more about the key characteristics of the University, all the work that goes on there and the main takeaways from