EMPOWER THE NEXT GENERATION OF INNOVATORS - PARTNER WITH EIA
The European Innovation Academy (EIA) is on a mission to transform ambitious students into global changemakers.
Through immersive entrepreneurial programs, we equip the next generation with the skills, mindset, and network they need to solve the challenges of tomorrow. We invite you to join us in this journey as a partner, driving impact while achieving your organizational goals.
Why Join Hands with EIA?
OUR GOAL
€150,000 to Fund 80 Scholarships to Enable Talented Students from Diverse Backgrounds to Participate in EIA’s Transformative Programs.
A fantastic summer program for people who are exploring the possibility of starting their own company. The summer school mimics the exact process that an actual entrepreneur would go through. You learn really quickly what you are really good at and what are the things you need to work on. You cant read it in a book. Experiential learning in EIA summer classes allows you to make these decisions on your own so you start realizing it is not that easy.
Ken Singer
UC Berkeley, Managing Director of Sutardja Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology
Because of EIA summer program, I received several job offers from companies in Silicon Valley and Germany. So I’ve definitely come back home a lot more determined and driven as well as focus and clear minded on what I want to achieve in my career — but most of all I can say I met a lot of amazing people who I’m sure I’ll be friends with for the rest of my life.
Bemi Adeosun
Dublin Institute of Technology
EIA helped me improve my social skills, approach people, build friendships, find out quickly how the other person can help you move forward with your business idea.
Julia Beyer
Lund University, 2017 Alumna
Participating in EIA was the single best decision as a young entrepreneur. It changed the course of my entire life. To me EIA represents a community of entrepreneurs that span across the globe. Entrepreneurs, investors, university partners, corporate partners - the full spectrum of what it takes to really push forward the ecosystem of the global startup community.
Luke Kim
UC Berkeley, Alumnus 2013
MacEwan University has enjoyed a partnership with the European Innovation Academy (EIA) since 2016. Our students have said that the experience is more than the amazing speakers, access to the best mentors and the focused entrepreneurial methodology taught. It is also what they learn about themselves through the immersion into a new culture, the intercultural team development and learning about failure and resilience. The experience for our students has unleashed the entrepreneur within for many and for others it provided a new lens to create value in the work they do.
Laura Linaker
MacEwan University, Professor
In EIA the development of technology is a social thing. Magic happens when you put a diverse group into a room together to work on a common idea. In EIA the students are doing the same as accelerators try to do in 3-6 months and I am amazed of how much comes out and how many projects are actually working after such a short time. Impressive!
Martin Omander
Google
Students use their EIA experience to differentiate themselves when applying for jobs. It provides them with stories of working in cross-disciplinary teams, handling challenges, and forming companies at such a young age—a unique advantage.
Harold Wright
University of Alabama, STEM Instructor
Partnership Opportunities
We understand that one size doesn't fit all. That's why we offer customized partnership packages designed to meet your objectives. Explore how your organization can make an impact:
1. Corporate Sponsorships
- Maximize your brand’s visibility on a global stage.
- Receive prominent branding at EIA events, online platforms, and marketing campaigns.
- Engage directly with participants as mentors or speakers.
2. Institutional Partnerships
- Sponsor student teams from your institution or region.
- Co-develop initiatives that align with your academic or organizational mission.
3. Individual Contributions
- Provide life-changing opportunities for students through personal sponsorships.
- Receive recognition as a supporter of global innovation.
According to the alumni survey, 78% of all EIA participants have received some kind of financial support to attend the program. 86% of them would have been unable to participate in the program otherwise.
OUR PARTNERS
Find Out Why Santander Funds 100 EIA Scholarships Annually:
Join Us in Shaping the Future
Partner with EIA and be a catalyst for change. Together, we can equip the next generation with the tools to innovate, lead, and inspire.
Gerda Noormägi
CEO
We celebrate a decade of fostering diverse partnerships
