We are pleased to announce next initiative within the project 4EU+ for Ukraine financed by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange – 4EU+ Tomorrow’s Research and Science Innovation in student start-ups – the two-day seminar with workshops in Geneva, October 9-10, 2023.
During the event, students will have the opportunity to:
- learn how to develop an original start-up idea,
- connect with an international community and engage with a diverse community of students, entrepreneurs, and innovators from the 4EU+ Alliance universities,
- build connections, exchange ideas, and foster collaborations,
- explore innovation hubs and accelerators and learn how they support start-up ideas within different universities,
- hear from successful start-ups and get inspired by the stories, journeys and experiences of their founders.
1 student from each partner university will be selected and nominated.
Requirements for students:
- level of study in the academic year 2023/2024 – master;
- knowledge of the English language enabling active participation in classes – min. B2;
- experience in developing new ideas and innovative solutions;
- good academic performance;
- interest in developing start-ups.
Required documents:
- scan of the student ID card;
- scan of a document confirming the average grade from the previous academic year;
- a certificate confirming the knowledge of the English language – min. B2 (attached Language Proficiency Form will be sufficient);
- CV in English, with a list of achievements, distinctions, awards, information on extracurricular and social activities;
- motivation statement in English, justifying participation in the workshop.
Selected candidates will undergo a telephone/online interview. The selection committee may ask candidates to provide additional documents.
Within the 4EU+ for Ukraine project participants will be provided with transport (bus/airline tickets) and accommodation with breakfast in Warsaw and Geneva. Approximate travel dates October, 7-8 – trip to Geneva, October, 10-11 – travel back to Ukraine (via Warsaw).
Application deadline August 24, 2023.
