The University of Georgia’s School of Business and Administrative Sciences is announcing a competition for students interested in participating in the European Innovation Academy summer program.
The selected students will have the opportunity to participate in a three-week summer program focused on entrepreneurship and innovation, organized by the European Innovation Academy in Lisbon, Portugal, from July 17 to August 7, 2027.
Participation in the program will be fully funded by the School of Business and Administrative Sciences.
As part of the competition, two students from the School of Business and Administrative Sciences will be selected based on an evaluation of their English-language Elevator Pitch videos.
Innovation and Creativity of the Idea – How original, creative, and interesting is the proposed idea?
Practical Feasibility of the Idea – How realistic is the idea in terms of implementation, and what problem does it aim to solve?
Presentation and Communication Skills – How convincingly, clearly, and effectively does the student present their idea?
English Language Proficiency – How effectively can the student communicate their idea in English?
Motivation and Entrepreneurial Potential – To what extent does the student demonstrate initiative, creative thinking, and an interest in entrepreneurship?
For more information about the program, please visit: https://www.inacademy.eu
Interested students are invited to submit a video recording of their Elevator Pitch in English by December 10, 2026, to the following email address:
For instructions and tips on how to deliver an effective Elevator Pitch, please watch the following video:
How to Grab an Investor’s Attention in 30 Seconds:
