Global Entrepreneurship & Innovation in Europe
Summer '25 Applications Open
The Take-Aways
Real-World Experience
Sharpen your business savvy and experience the entrepreneurship process in three leading European capitals. Come home ready to take the next steps on your entrepreneurial journey.
Credentials for Your Future
Topics for your college essays, experience to inform your future career, and a Business Proposal showing off your entrepreneurial ideas.
Life Skills and New Friendships
Return with greater self-confidence, independence, and improved communication and leadership skills. Enjoy a broader worldview and friends of different backgrounds from across the U.S.
45
Hours of Expert Instruction
3
Weeks Pursuing Your Passion
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Life-Changing Experience
The Destination
Welcome to Dublin, Copenhagen, and Berlin, three of the best cities in Europe for entrepreneurs!
The capital cities of Ireland, Denmark, and Germany are all known for being at the forefront of startup scenes. Representing northern and western Europe, they are home to thriving businesses that attract young people and top talent each year. The European headquarters of the world鈥檚 tech giants are in Dublin, Copenhagen leads in green technology, and Berlin is renowned for providing many resources for startups.
Beyond creating the right conditions for businesses to succeed, all three cities have a strong focus on sustainability and maintaining a high standard of living for its residents. You鈥檒l find large, clean open-air spaces all around. Spend your afternoons strolling Dublin鈥檚 huge green spaces like Phoenix Park, roaming past the brightly-colored houses along the Copenhagen canal, and visiting Berlin鈥檚 historical landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate. Revel in lively street life and delicious food markets where you can find dishes you can鈥檛 leave without trying, like Irish colcannon (mashed potatoes), Danish 蝉尘酶谤谤别产谤酶诲&苍产蝉辫;(open-faced sandwiches), and German bouletten (meat balls).
Cultural Awareness
黑料网911wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local 黑料网911staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Copenhagen, Dublin and Berlin.
Weekly Learning Goals
Sample Activities
Just imagine all the fun you鈥檒l have!
- Step aboard the Jeanie Johnston, a replica ship in Dublin's Docklands. Discover the remarkable stories of Irish people who embarked on a treacherous voyage from Ireland to North America to flee the Famine.
- Take a canal boat and stop at Blox Hub, a vibrant, urban space for art and businesses.
- Get to the top of artificial skiing slope, Copenhill, a model of sustainable development built on the roof of a waste-to-energy plant!
- On a street art tour of stunning murals and graffiti, experience the largest open-air gallery in the world, covering a mile of the former Berlin Wall.
- Climb Berlin鈥檚 TV tower, Fernsehturm, and enjoy panoramic views from the city鈥檚 most visible landmark.
Please note activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.
A Step in to History: A Student's Berlin Awakening
Our Berlin adventure, as a group of students on an entrepreneurship program, wasn't just about brainstorming business plans and navigating the city's sights. Berlin is a living museum, where the... keep reading
From Hygge to Hausparty: A Student's Copenhagen to Berlin Odyssey
Swapping the pastel-hued canals of Copenhagen for the gritty, graffiti-strewn streets of Berlin might seem like a dramatic shift. But for a gaggle of wide-eyed students, they were ready for... keep reading
Viking Charm and Hygge Vibes: 黑料网911Students Immerse Themselves in Copenhagen
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Eligibility
- Participants must be 15 years old and above.
- Program open to all current high school students: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.
- Only the Global Navigator Academic Merit Only scholarship is available for this program. The Academic Merit + Need scholarship is NOT available. For scholarship eligibility requirements, please check our scholarship page.
For more information, refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.
Dates & Fees
Application Fee
$25
Program scholarships and tuition include iNext Travel Insurance, but do not cover the cost of flights. Find additional details about what's included with your tuition.
More questions? Find answers, get application support, sign up for virtual presentations or contact us.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Costs |
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Program Summer Blocks IV, V, VI 2025 3 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Costs $8,950 |
Ready to change your life?
What's Included
Interactive Classes
Housing
3 Meals/Day
(Dietary Needs Accommodated)
All Ground Transportation
(Once In-country)
Optional Flight Chaperone
(Flight Cost Not Included)
Pre-departure Advice and Orientation
Access to WIFI
(No international data plan or SIM card included)
All Cultural Activities and Excursions
Comprehensive Medical and Travel Protection
24/7 Emergency On-site Support
Our Staff
Enda O鈥機onnell
Center Director
Enda is responsible for overall management of 黑料网911Dublin. He holds a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Primary Education Teaching from Dublin City University and the equivalent of a Master鈥檚 degree in...
Robert Cassidy
Center Director
Robert Cassidy brings a background in neuroscience and extensive leadership experience in higher education. Originally from New Orleans, Rob studied biology and neuroscience in Washington, D.C., before conducting research in...
Andrea Adam Moore
Center Director
Andrea Adam Moore holds a Master in Business Administration. Andrea was previously the Director of the Indiana University Europe Gateway in Berlin.