How to Create a Strong Startup Team
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…
“After all, success lies in effort and perseverance, not in perfection.”
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…
5 Startups from Qatar You Need to Know
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…
What’s a Unicorn Startup Company?
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….
6 Entrepreneurial Skills You Need to be Successful
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…
Hello Qatar: Arab Innovation Academy is back
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…
“My dad thinks I’m crazy” – An Inspiring Story from a Marketing Mentor
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…
7 Key Learnings and Experiences from EIA
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,…
Study Abroad Program: 5 Steps to Choosing the Right One
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…
EIA Volunteers: Meet Our Fantastic Team in Hong Kong 2019
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,…