“5 Things I Learned at the European Innovation Academy”
by Thais Porsch* If I told you that it’s possible to create a startup from scratch in three weeks, would you believe it? I wouldn’t either. That was, of course,…
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…
7 Universities Offering Free Online Courses
by Katy Wilson at Education Unlimited Did you know you can take free online courses from prestigious universities such as Harvard, Stanford and Yale? Once considered a passing fad, it…
3 Tips to Create a Successful Marketing Strategy for a Startup
Developing a marketing strategy is one of the most important stages when creating a startup. After all, what’s the point of having a good product/service if you’re not reaching your…
“The Most Fabulous Experience of My Life”
Written by Matheus Moura | Business Administration Undergrad Student at University of Porto I remember my first day at the European Innovation Academy. It was a lovely Sunday, and I…
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…
Participants from UC Berkeley share their experiences at EIA Portugal
Article by Ella Jensen | SCET UC Berkeley blog Over the summer, Berkeley students attended the European Innovation Academy (EIA) in Cascais, Portugal for an intensive, fast-paced learning experience, where they learned…
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,…
9 Women Entrepreneurs You Must Know
Once upon a time, men ruled the world of business unchallenged. But this is no longer a reality. Over the last 20 years, in the U.S. alone, the number of…
Feng Chia University brings the second largest delegation to EIA Summer Program
This is the second year in a row that Feng Chia University (FCU) brings a delegation to our Summer Program. In this interview with its faculty members, we find out…
Who are you in a Startup Team?
Have you ever thought about creating a startup? Have you ever questioned what would be the best position in a Startup Team? In this quiz, you’ll find this out by…
Top Startups @ European Innovation Academy Portugal 2019
Creating a startup in 15 days. This was the challenge that nearly 500 participants faced at the European Innovation Academy in Cascais, Portugal. After three weeks of teamwork, collaboration and…
Top Startups @ European Innovation Academy Hong Kong 2019
It was 10 days of being outside of the comfort zone and intense work. 60 participants from more than 25 nationalities worked really hard to turn their startup ideas into…
3 Entrepreneurship Tips From a 14-Year-Old CEO
If you’re a startup enthusiast, you may already know the story of Hillary Yip, Founder and CEO of MinorMynas. MinorMynas is a social language-learning app with the goal of creating…