European Innovation Academy (EIA)
About EIA
Become an innovator and launch your own startup. Join the world’s largest study abroad startup program. Experience an innovation journey starting from team formation to pitching to investors. EIA gives you the resources, mentors, and connections you’ll need to unleash the entrepreneur inside you. EIA has 650+ participants and over 100 mentors and speakers from companies like Alchemist Accelerator, Air BnB, Facebook, Google, Adobe, and Microsoft.
In 2025, the EIA Porto program will be moving to a new, refurbished venue directly in the center of Porto. This move brings significant enhancements that will directly benefit EIA students:
- Enhanced Learning Spaces: The new venue includes an indoor auditorium, modern workshop rooms, and a rooftop lounge with a city view to relax between the sessions.
- Exclusive Sessions: The proximity to the Rectorate opens up a unique opportunity to expand the Day 10 Student Expo, providing participants with a more public platform to showcase their innovative ideas on a larger scale.
- Easier Access to Customer Discovery: Positioned in the city center, the venue allows students easier access to real-world customer discovery and product validation activities.
Program Costs and Application Deadlines
Porto, Portugal – Tuition, Housing, and International Health Insurance
Apply by October 24th, 2024:
$3,050
Apply by February 21st, 2025:
$3,300
Apply by March 14th, 2025:
$3,550
Rome, Italy – Tuition, Housing, and International Health Insurance – FILLING QUICKLY!
Apply by October 24th, 2024:
$3,700
Apply by February 21st, 2025:
$3,950
Apply by March 14th, 2025:
$4,200
This Coming Year
EIA Porto, Portugal: July 20th – August 8th, 2025
EIA Rome, Italy: July 27th – August 15th, 2025
Tuition, housing and international health insurance: see above for details on costs
Deposit due upon application approval: $500
You will earn 3 ENTR Elective Credits (ENTR488: Seminar in Entrepreneurship).
Steps to Apply:
Step 1: Get the ball rolling and fill out this form. You must complete this form before applying so the Registrar knows you are interested in studying abroad.
Step 2: To be eligible for EIA, students must apply by completing both of the following steps:
- Complete the E+I application using the button titled : “E+I EIA Application.”
- Complete the form for the OGP application (only complete the form for the location you are interested in).
Do not apply on the EIA website. You will apply and make your payments to Grove City College.
Apply by the deadlines listed above.
Scholarship Opportunity
E+I will award three $1000 scholarships to EIA. To be considered, apply using the buttons above! Scholarship decisions will be made on a rolling basis until all scholarships are awarded.
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