EIA Rome, Italy (Summer)
Students can participate in the European Innovation Academy (EIA) International Startup & Innovation Bootcamp, a study abroad program in Rome, Italy. This adventurous experience can transform your idea into business in just 15 days. You will have the opportunity to network and build relationships with people from around the world and receive 3 transferable credits for your participation.
Dates: July 27–August 15, 2025
EIA program overview: Rome, Italy
Program Description
The EIA Study Abroad Program is an international education framework that provides the mindset of Entrepreneurship to help students build a business idea into a startup in three weeks. Students can expect 15 workdays of intensive training and acceleration with around 50 sessions from 50 experienced Silicon Valley-minded entrepreneurs.
Three Week Overview
- Week 1: Product Features, Customer Validation & Prototyping
- Week 2: Market Validation, Marketing Campaign Design & Launch
- Week 3: Pitching, IP & Investors
Application and Program Cost
Scholarships opportunities and flexible payment plans available.
- Estimated Cost: $6,200
- EIA Program Fee: $2,400
- Accommodation: $1,200
- Meals: $1,250 (3 meals daily for 3 weeks)
- Local Transportation Expense: $50 (Monthly pass)
- Flight: $1,250
- Application fee: $50
Additional Benefits
- Earn 3 transferrable academic credits which may be applied towards your academic degree program
- Connect with over 300+ students from all over the world
- Meet and learn from entrepreneurs and venture capitalists
- Discover more about yourself and international teamwork
- Boost your resume with a real-world startup project
- Program is for undergraduate and graduate students of all majors
Requirements
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 at the time of departure
- Students under any active form of academic or disciplinary probation at the time of departure will not be permitted to participate in the program.