study abroad
Finding New solutions to world problems
Explore new ventures to help solve world problems related to climate change, hunger, safety, access to medical care, waste reduction, etc. You will learn to turn an idea into a startup business in only 15 days by participating in a 3-week accelerator program titled "Extreme Entrepreneurship" in Portugal
You do not have to be a business major
You will be mentored by experienced professionals from various business, marketing, IT and design backgrounds while working in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural groups to gain experience in collaborating within a globally diverse business environment
How to Sign-up. Email Professor Graça: gracass@eckerd.edu
Register for IB 360 - Marketing a New Global Venture
Visit the Program Site Link: European Innovation Academy
Discover Your Untapped Talents!
Participate in the European Innovation Academy in Portugal next summer!
Our Accomplishments: “ECKERD STUDENTS WIN AWARDS AT 2018 EUROPEAN INNOVATION ACADEMY”
View Special Moments EIA Portugal 2018
Video from Joe Salcedo 2022
Explore Portugal!
Enjoy the food, the people and the beauty of the Country!
Our Accomplishments in July 2019:
View the Winnters: EIA Portugal 2019
Gaby Martinez. International Business and Management Major, Class of 2020
Showing off her soccer moves on the EIA stage!
Jenna Burr - Nashville 2018
ECKERD SENIOR WINS X-CULTURE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COMPETITION
International Marketing
The top students will be invited to participate in the X-Culture Symposium held in various cities such as Miami, Macerata, Savannah and Nashville
Scarlet Ferrer - Macerata, Italy 2018
X-Culture - Collaborating with other students from all over the globe, you will be creating an international marketing plan for a real company