Alumni
Not long ago, the startup universe was predominantly male. Within the past few years, however, the number of female-founded startups has been rapidly increasing. This story isn’t different at the European Innovation Academy Summer programs. In 2019, more than 300 female entrepreneurs took the challenge to create a
Inspiration
It’s no secret that being a student is tough. Balancing school, extracurricular activities, a social life, internships, and other responsibilities can be really taxing, especially on your wallet. Although loans can help, they must be paid back. Scholarships on the other hand, are grants that don’t have to
Study abroad
Studying abroad is one of the most unique and enriching experiences a student can have. There’s an abundance of places to choose from and many opportunities to gain. For many students, Europe is a logical choice. English is widely spoken, and business opportunities abound given its highly westernized societies.
Startup Education
One of the biggest challenges when creating a startup is quickly pitching your idea. You know your concept inside and out, but often you need to quickly tell a potential customer, investor, or mentor about your idea in a way that’s natural, easy to understand, and concise. Cue the
Innovation Academy
After working together for seven years, the European Innovation Academy and the University of California, Berkeley Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology (SCET), have partnered up to offer discounts and benefits for universities participating in EIA programs. Since 2013, UC Berkeley has been sending the largest group to EIA summer
AIA
That's a wrap! The Arab Innovation Academy 2020 has come to an end. After 10 intense days, our participants are now returning home ready to take the world. As you may imagine, AIA has some impressive numbers that we're proud to share with you. Check out
AIA
After an intense 10 days, the Arab Innovation Academy 2020 has come to an end. 125 participants from more than 30 nationalities have worked for more than 110 hours to turn startup ideas into reality. The Education City in Doha, Qatar became the capital of entrepreneurship gathering young professionals, mentors
Alumni
What is the relationship between the entrepreneurial and medical worlds? In 2019, Sophia Hodgkinson joined the European Innovation Academy in Turin to find the answer to this question. The third-year medical student wanted to understand how to develop her startup idea and use her experience to create a positive
Tips & tricks
How would you describe your routine? Is it helping your career? Creating positive habits that push you to be more productive and healthy is an essential step of any professional’s life. As aspiring entrepreneurs, you need to understand that there’s no time to waste. After all, every second
Mentoring
How many books do you read per year? Do you have any number as a goal for 2020? Reading is a secret weapon for successful entrepreneurs. It’s the best way to learn about all relevant topics for developing a business. Finding the right book to read can be tough.
AIA
After a long wait, the Arab Innovation Academy 2020 has finally kicked off. More than 150 young entrepreneurs from 30 different countries have gathered at the Education City, in Doha, with the challenge to create a startup in 10 days. Developed by the European Innovation Academy in partnership with Qatar
Tips & tricks
We all spend a fair amount of time scrolling through our Instagram feed, right? Even though it’s fun to watch videos of cute cats and dogs, it’s also important to turn time on social media into something valuable. After all, all social networks are full of useful content.