ABOUT EIA
European Innovation Academy
Founded in 2013, the European Innovation Academy (EIA) is at the forefront of entrepreneurial education. As a non-profit institution, EIA has educated over 25,000 entrepreneurs through more than 25 programs across the globe in a span of ten years. Our programs have been hosted in diverse locations including Italy, Qatar, China, France, Portugal, Estonia, and also online.
Our Impact In 10 Years
Here are the numbers that define our journey:
- 10+ Years of Experience
- 25+ Programs Across the Globe
- 25,000+ Entrepreneurs Educated
- 85+ Countries Involved
- 500+ Partner Universities Around the World
- 1000+ Top Mentors, Speakers & Investors
PRESS MATERIALS
We are keen to share our story, discuss collaboration opportunities, and provide expert insights into the evolving landscape of global education and entrepreneurship.
Driving Innovation Through Global Collaboration
Innovation Through Collaboration
The strength of our methodology lies in our collaboration with leading experts from world-renowned institutions such as UC Berkeley, Stanford University, and Google. This synergy ensures that our participants gain cutting-edge insights and practical skills needed to excel in the entrepreneurial landscape.
EIA attracts students from elite partner universities like UC Berkeley, the University of Porto, Virginia Commonwealth University, Feng Chia University, the University of Alabama, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, the University of the Arts London, Tampere University, Singapore University of Social Sciences, and many more.
Mentorship and Industry Expertise
Our mentors and speakers are industry specialists from globally recognized companies like Google, Disney, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and beyond. With the backing of significant partners such as the Municipality of Porto, Santander, Galp, and Beta-i, our participants are surrounded by a robust support system that fuels their innovation and growth.
A Global and Diverse Learning Environment
Students engage in a truly multicultural ecosystem alongside hundreds of peers from over 75 different nationalities. They form multidisciplinary teams that conceptualize, develop, and pitch their startups in an astonishing timeframe of just 15 days. Throughout the program, participants are guided through every milestone necessary for launching a startup, from initial idea formulation to pitching to venture capitalists.
At EIA, the learning experience is designed to mimic real-world entrepreneurial challenges:
- Students evolve within highly international and multidisciplinary teams, working with peers from over 100 universities including UC Berkeley, Stanford University, and Singapore University of Social Sciences.
- Our intense program structure pushes students to finalize and launch their product/service in just three weeks.
- By stepping out of their comfort zones, students unlock new skills and innovative thinking.
- Participants have the unique opportunity to pitch their ideas to a panel of venture capitalists, securing seed funding or winning scholarships.
- Daily mentorship from high-caliber specialists helps students grow in a supportive yet challenging environment where they can learn from failures without fear.
EIA Porto 2024 Program Impact
- 650+ participants, incl 450+ young entrepreneurs
- 90+ teams
- 40+ countries
- 50+ universities across the World
- 45+ mentors, speakers & investors
- 75+ Portuguese students, 40 of whom are the Santander Foundation scholarship recipients
Agenda for This Year's Summer Program (14.07-02.08.2024)
GETTING READY
Showcase Your Startup Idea to Become the New Unicorn
Say “Hi” To Your Co-participants by Using Online Tools
Check Other Ideas and Search for the Team Members
Set and Achieve Product Goals Using Objectives and Key Results
Multicultural Team Management
How To Succeed in EIA
PRODUCT FEATURES, CUSTOMER VALIDATION & PROTOTYPING
Product Profiling & Objectives
Customer Persona Design
Feature Validation with Customers
UX/UI Design
Prototyping
MARKET VALIDATION, MARKETING CAMPAIGN DESIGN & LAUNCH
Go-To-Market Plan
Marketing Funnels & ROI
User Acquisition & Lead Collection
Launching a Marketing Campaign
How To Demo Like A Boss
Startup Expo
PITCHING, IP & INVESTORS
Business Models for Global Scalability
Revenue Models for Profitability
IP: Protecting your Invention and Brand
Finance & Funding Strategies
Pitch Like a Rockstar
Early-Stage Investors from Silicon Valley and the EU
Success Stories Over The Time
Each year, the EIA has the privilege of witnessing brilliant and ingenious young entrepreneurs in the making. One standout example from last year is a breast cancer AI-based startup, which successfully completed our bootcamp. Since then, they have achieved significant success, aiding governments in saving over 30 million EUR annually and, more importantly, saving countless human lives.
Below, you will find the full stories of all our successful alumni.
Our Impact: Enhancing Psychological Capital and Entrepreneurial Attitudes
Authored by Tiina Brandt of Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, a recent study demonstrates that the European Innovation Academy (EIA) significantly enhances students' psychological capital and entrepreneurial attitudes. Participants showed marked improvements in hope, self-efficacy, resilience, and optimism, with increased confidence and a stronger inclination to start their own businesses. These findings underscore the effectiveness of EIA's program structure, particularly its focus on mentorship and team-building. The survey also highlights regional differences, with US students reporting higher gains compared to their European peers. Overall, the EIA programs are proven to foster essential entrepreneurial qualities, empowering the next generation of global innovators.
Our Story in the Spotlight
Discover how the European Innovation Academy is making headlines and contributing to the global narrative on innovation, entrepreneurship, and education. Dive into a curated collection of press releases, news articles, interviews, and stories featuring EIA's impactful initiatives and the vibrant community we nurture.
EIA has been recognized by the Financial Times, Google, and leading European policymakers as one of the top 100 digital pioneers in Europe.
StartUs Magazine Gives a Warning: The European Innovation Academy Could Change Your Life