How To Build a Revenue Model in Five Steps
When starting your own company, one of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make is deciding your revenue model. The revenue model is part of the overall larger business model…
What really happened at the Arab Innovation Academy 2020
by Kameel Vohra* The Arab Innovation Academy was an intense 10-day course, packed with 150 students from two dozen different countries. All on a crash course to be marketers, business…
Six Core Values Your Startup Should Have
As consumers, we endorse the companies that we purchase from. Whether conscious or unconscious we tend to buy from companies whose values align with ours. Maybe it’s cost savings, an…
3 Women Entrepreneurs from EIA
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…
How to Master Scholarship Applications
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…
Five Reasons to Study Abroad in Europe
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…
3 Steps to Craft Your Elevator Pitch
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…
EIA and UC Berkeley Partnership offers discounts for exclusive programs
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…
AIA 2020 in Numbers
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…
Top Startups @ Arab Innovation Academy 2020
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…
“I learnt a lot about leadership, delegation, and how to develop an idea.”
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…
6 Powerful Habits of Successful Entrepreneurs
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…
15 Books Every Entrepreneur Should Read in 2020
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…
AIA 2020 Opening Day
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,…
6 Instagram Accounts Every Entrepreneur Should Follow Now
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…
What To Do In Qatar: 7 Things to See during AIA 2020
With 2,000 years of history and a vibrant futuristic multicultural capital, Qatar has developed at a fast pace in the past few decades without losing its touch with ancient traditions…
Business Angels Explained: Everything You Need To Know
Unicorns, pivot, and business angels—the world of startups is full of terms that you may not understand at first glance. Mastering these terms and their concepts is an essential step…
Discover AIA Mentors of 2020
Creating a startup in only 10 days is the biggest challenge at the Arab Innovation Academy. In addition to elaborating on their startup ideas, each participant will have to learn…
Building Blocks: From South Africa to EIA
One of the top teams of EIA Hong Kong, Building Blocks, aims to help startups advancing from creation to the growth stage. We spoke with Jeniffer Mpho Lebethe (CEO) to…
10 Deadly Digital Marketing Mistakes and How To Avoid Them
by Albert Badalyan* The digital space is constantly expanding and changing with time, and this alone makes it very different compared to the offline world. Hence, it’s only logical that…
How To Set Goals For The New Year
Where do you see yourself in December 2020? The beginning of a new year is always a great opportunity to set new goals: find a new job, have an international…