Innovative Entrepreneurship Summer School 6 ECTS credits July

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You will leave the program with the knowledge and skills to implement your plans in global markets. Throughout the program you will grow your global network by working in a multicultural team.

2 Welcome Do you want to change the world? Get the tools to bring your ideas to life this summer at the Innovative Entrepreneurship Summer School. During our 10-day summer school you will explore market opportunities and learn how to turn those opportunities into creative business plans. You will leave the program with the knowledge and skills to implement your plans in global markets. Throughout the program you will grow your global network by working in a multicultural team. Just like a start-up, each team member will take up a role tailored to his interests and abilities. This division of labor requires collaboration amongst teammates to ensure success. Participants can expect personal guidance, lectures, tutorials, and group discussions from renowned professors and passionate entrepreneurs. No prior knowledge is required. After successfully completing the summer school you will earn 6 transferable ECTS credits. Come launch your ideas this summer. 1

3 The Programme The 10-day program is composed of 7 workshop sessions to give you the skill- and mind-set to begin your entrepreneurial journey. Session 1: Introduction to innovation Attention is devoted here to demographic shifts, technological advances and artificial intelligence. Session 2: Introduction to problem identification At the root of successful companies is a problem that needs solving. In this session you will learn how to identify problems, or market gaps, that need solutions. Session 3: Idea selection Brainstorm with your team. At the end of this session your team will select the most attractive idea for development. Session 4: Analysis of competitive environment You will use SWOT analysis in conjunction with Porter s 5 forces model to identify market threats. Session 5: Business model and secondary market research Conduct research to ensure you build a sustainable model with measurable and feasible benchmarks. Session 6: Business case and financing opportunities Develop your business case and learn about the role of Business Angels, Venture capital, Private Equity and non-equity based financing. Session 7: Pitch Present your pitch to successful entrepreneurs. You can expect feedback on your progress with suggestions on how to fine tune your business plan. 2

4 Social Agenda Company visits Sightseeing Cultural activities Learning about Belgian culture Professional and Personal Development Learn how to turn your idea into a start up Experience an entrepreneurial environment Enhance communication skills in a multicultural setting Practice time management and teamwork Summary Language of Instruction: Duration: Start Date: Credits: Number of Participants: Eligibility: Fees: Deadlines: English Two weeks July 16, Maximum 30. Minimum 15 Any university-enrolled student is eligible for this summer school. You could be a student of any discipline for example, Design, Media, Business, Engineering, Architecture, etc. Exceptional High School students can also join the course Transport to and from Belgium organised at your own expense. If you are offered a place the final deadline for payment is 29 June

5 ADYPU Center for Advance Learning The Ajeenkya DY Patil University has established a Center for Advanced Learning (CALS) at Antwerp, Belgium. The Center offers a range of specialist courses and programs covering a broad spectrum of topics. The purpose of CALS is to bring talented students and international faculty from different parts of the world to spend an academically invigorating period in the heart of Europe. Europe is a continent of great diversity and culture and Belgium is in the center of it. The culturally charged environment combined with outstanding course content is a recipe for great learning and enlightenment. The participants of CALS programs stand to expand their horizons and open up their minds academically and culturally to meet the challenges of today s world. Ajeenkya DY Patil University Ajeenkya DY Patil University, India aims to contribute to the creation of Innovation oriented society by focusing on academic excellence in teaching, research and quality of service. Our purpose is to help transform individuals into the thinkers, dreamers and innovators of tomorrow and is proud to call itself an Innovation University. The University offers a comprehensive, future-oriented curriculum based around international standards. The curriculum enables aspiring professionals to go out into the working world with competence, maturity and the ability to operate independently. Our programs are highly experiential, hands-on programs with a unique learning experience to explore new ways of generating cutting-edge solutions. The emphasis at ADYPU is always on creating an exciting and charged environment, where a mix of youthful vibrancy with experience & maturity, global viewpoint with local reality, emerging technology with traditional wisdom, and existing knowledge with rebellion and constant questioning will lead to an exciting journey throughout the programs. 4

6 Vesalius College, Free University of Brussels Vesalius College is the premier Global Affairs college in Brussels, Belgium offering undergraduate, graduate, and executive studies in a personalized setting. The curriculum is taught entirely in English by renowned faculty. Innovative teaching practices are brought into every course through the College s Theory-guided, Practice-embedded, and Experiential Learning (TPEL) philosophy. Founded in 1987 by Boston University and the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Vesalius College is the oldest Liberal Arts college in the Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg region. Vesalius College alumni are entrepreneurs, policymakers, and leaders with a commitment to social justice and ethics. 5

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