Unleashing the Entrepreneurial Mindset: The European Innovation Academy’s Case Study
Authored by Tiina Brandt of Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences, a recent study shines a spotlight on the transformative power of the European Innovation Academy (EIA) in shaping the entrepreneurial…
EIA PORTO 2023 has reached its thrilling conclusion!
Over a span of three weeks, 100 innovative start-up teams embarked on an electrifying journey. They formed international five-member squads, pinpointed problems, validated them with potential customers, and then meticulously…
Funding Opportunities for Early-Stage Startups: Insights from Santander Portugal
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…
AI-Driven Leadership Support – Unlocking Success for Early-Stage Startup Founders
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…
Charting the Path to Energy Innovation: Insights for Young Entrepreneurs and Innovators
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…
OSCE: Building Peace and Security through Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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…
The University of Porto: A Beacon of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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…
Santander: Empowering Future Entrepreneurs through GEES
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…
Rise of Innovation: Porto’s Thriving Startup Ecosystem
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…
Kick-Starting the Five-Year Journey in Porto: Watch-List for Future Change-Makers from EIA 2022
After five successful years in Cascais, it was time to bring our old and new community members together in-person to a new destination! The 2022 EIA program was the first…