Corporate innovation
Startups, especially in their early days, often seek funding from VC's, angel investors, and crowdfunding. But at what point should they also consider approaching banks for funding? To help us understand this better, we have Ricardo Jorge, Executive Board Member of Santander Portugal, who will shed some light
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Leading a team is hard, but leading a startup team is even harder, considering all the challenges and unknowns that a young team has to face. Fortunately, there are tools available today that can provide leaders with knowledge and insights to help them keep their teams satisfied and well-functioning.
Corporate innovation
Galp, a renowned Portuguese energy company, has partnered with EIA (European Innovation Academy) to offer summer interns specialized training in entrepreneurship and innovation. In addition to their commitment to fostering an entrepreneurial culture, Galp is actively driving innovation in the energy sector through their notable social innovation project, Startup The
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For the second time, the European Innovation Academy is hosting young people from the Western Balkans in its entrepreneurship accelerator program. We asked Vera Strobachova Budway, the Economic Affairs Officer at OSCE, about the particularities of the local socio-economic environment and how developing entrepreneurial skills among the Balkan youth
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Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Porto The University of Porto is a powerhouse of innovation and entrepreneurship. The university has implemented several measures to support entrepreneurship, creating an environment that encourages students and faculty to think outside the box and transform their ideas into reality. Measures to Support
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The Global Entrepreneurship Education Summit (GEES) has quickly become one of the foremost events fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in education. GEES’ partnership with Santander, a leading global banking group renowned for their commitment to nurturing entrepreneurial talent and supporting innovation, is now in its second year. This collaboration showcases the
GEES
Every year, the Global Entrepreneurship Education Summit draws thought leaders from across the world to share their insights and experiences in entrepreneurship education. This year's Summit is no exception, with an impressive roster of speakers which includes Angela Lee, a prominent figure from Columbia Business School. Angela is
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Porto, Portugal's second-largest city, has quickly emerged as a center of European startup activity and entrepreneurship. World-renowned universities, vibrant culture, and supportive government policies all play their parts in creating this vibrant ecosystem for startup activities and entrepreneurship. Universities as Crucial Players in Porto's
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In a world that moves faster than ever before, entrepreneurship education has taken centre stage, producing innovative minds that fuel growth and development. We at the Global Entrepreneurship Education Summit – a platform dedicated to strengthening and expanding the role of entrepreneurship education across the globe – are happy to host a
GEES
Welcome to the Global Entrepreneurship Education Summit, coming to Porto on July 26-27(28), 2023! We are so excited to bring together the world's leading entrepreneurs, educators, and innovators to discuss the future of entrepreneurship education. To kick off the proceedings of the event, we want to
Alumni
Embarking on an entrepreneurial journey can be a transformative experience, and for Paul Nichols, the co-founder of elli, participating in the European Innovation Academy (EIA) proved to be a pivotal moment in shaping his startup's trajectory. As the launch of his innovative cognitive impairment care app approaches,
Alumni
Eugenio Bertino participated in the European Innovation Academy's edition in Turin in 2018. Five years later, he launched his first startup, HAUSME. Here is his story of EIA and beyond. What made you join EIA? It was 2018, and I recall I was about to start my first