Digital Prototype: Validating Your Startup Idea
Many young entrepreneurs assume that they need to know how to code to prototype. But this is a myth. By using the right tools, you can create a digital prototype…
9 Reasons to Study Abroad
Having an international study experience is a life-changing opportunity. But even those who are eager to explore the world can feel apprehensive about studying abroad. Leaving friends behind, getting out…
“EIA was the chance to develop our business and prove the viability of Paperchain”
It all started with Daniel Dewar’s intensive research into Blockchain and smart contracts. After time spent working in the Film & Television industry, Daniel decided to bring his personal business…
Career Pivot: How to Transform Your Professional Life
Many young professionals aim for career success. If you want to join them at the finish line, you must learn how to direct your own professional journey. And before you…
Working with EIA
We believe in people who dare to make a difference. People who strive to transcend mediocrity. People who dream, act, achieve. Each and every person on our team has their…
Paper Prototype: The First Step to Bring a Product Idea to Life
Great ideas are amazing, but execution determines the winner. The prototype phase is a fundamental step of a startup design process. This is the moment when you need to get…
HKIF Greater Bay Area Scholarships for EIA Hong Kong 2019
The European Innovation Academy (EIA) is happy to announce a collaboration with the Hong Kong Innovation Foundation (HKIF). The Foundation is offering 10 scholarships for EIA Hong Kong 19. This…
Hillary Yip: Meet 14-year old CEO
If you’re a startup enthusiast you’ve probably heard the name, Hillary Yip. We are excited to announce the 14-year-old CEO as our very special speaker in this year’s Hong Kong…
How to create a successful crowdfunding campaign for your dream project
Think Big! – In the last two decades, the entrepreneurial revolution has transformed the possibilities for those who want to change their world. Among the many tools, there is one…
“The European Innovation Academy is a School for Life”
Tanja Gebhard lives in Switzerland, where she is currently working toward a master’s degree at the Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz University. Last July, she joined the European Innovation Academy in Hong Kong….
Ryan Malley: “EIA was everything I could have hoped for”
In 2017, Ryan Malley from California, US, joined our 3 week EIA program in Cascais, Portugal. Before graduating from college, he wanted one last challenge and found it in abroad,…
Harold Wright: “Entrepreneurship may not be love at first sight”
Professor Harold Wright from the University of Alabama is one of the many faculty members who joined the EIA program in the summer. Over the past 2 years, the University…
Next stop: EIA Hong Kong
Are you ready for a thrilling cultural exchange in one of the most vibrant and beautiful metropolis in the world? So, you should join us this summer. Yes! The European…
The world’s largest collection of startup ideas
Over the past 5 years, we’ve been lucky to work with driven, passionate and innovative young entrepreneurs from all over the world. We’ve seen how an idea has turned into…
Success Stories from EIA: Scoro
We are excited to share news about Scoro. One of the many success stories of startups that have their origins within the European Innovation Academy. What is Scoro? Fred Krieger…
Top Teams from Arab Innovation Academy 2019
The Arab Innovation Academy is proud to present the top teams of the 2019 program. Seeing students developing the skills and confidence needed to develop startups ideas from scratch and…
Harvard Business Review: Qatar Is Building Its Own Version of Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley has become a global byword for high technology and the archetype of a tech innovation ecosystem that supplies everything a startup can’t succeed without. So, the fact is…
Meet Sharifa Al-Barami – Angel Investor at AIA | #mentorsofAIA
Sharifa Al-Barami is an Angel Investor at Arab Innovation Academy. During the program, we have the chance to interview her and talk about her role during the program. So, if…
Meet Rodrigo Alvarenga – Chief Mentor at AIA | #mentorsofaia
Rodrigo de Alvarenga is a startup grinder, angel investor, mentor, board member, entrepreneur, professor and passionate about leadership, startups and social & tech-based entrepreneurship. He has founded and invested on…
Hayfa Al-Abdulla: The Chief Mentor at AIA | #mentorsofAIA
Hayfa Al-Abdulla is the Chief Mentor at the Arab Innovation Academy. In this interview, the tech-entrepreneur shares his background, experience and explain more about the innovation ecosystem in Qatar. Hayfa…
Dario Olivero: Design Mentor at AIA | #mentorsofAIA
Dario Olivero is the Design Mentor at Arab Innovation Academy. In this interview, Olivero shares a bit about his career, the experience as a mentor and all you wanted to…