Global Entrepreneurship
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A Summer for Fun, Friends, and Your Future
Explore
Have fun discovering Berlin iconic, multicultural streets where innovative businesses thrive.
Network
Meet new friends and business entrepreneurs. Build your own community.
Get Inspired
Launch your future today! Develop practical business skills and collaborate on a concept for a new business.
The Destination
Welcome to Berlin, with eyes on the future and reflections on the past.
Located in northeastern Germany and nestled between two rivers, Spree and Havel, is Berlin. After 80 years of dramatic change, it’s one of Europe’s most dynamic capitals, home to an exciting mix of traditional and tech-forward industries. Today many different cultures and subcultures live side by side peacefully. Constantly focused on a bright present and future—with business right at the heart of it—the city itself can be described as a startup.
About one-third of Berlin is parkland or gardens, which contrasts with its urban feel and reputation. The Brandenburg Gate serves as Berlin’s most well-known landmark, along with the more somber culture of remembrance reflected in sites, such as the Holocaust Memorial or remnants of the Berlin Wall, which separated the city in East and West prior to its destruction following the 1989 protests. All around, there are open-air street parties, festivals, galleries, theaters, and movies to enjoy. While exploring, taste traditional German dishes, such as Bouletten (meatballs) and Kohlrouladen (stuffed cabbage), as well as cuisines influenced by people from the many different cultures who have made Berlin their home.
Cultural Awareness
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Sample Itinerary
Top Rated Activities
Startup Incubator Berlin
The creative energy is palpable as you step into Startup Incubator Berlin, a hub where startup ideas are developed into market-ready products. Here, the critical stage of prototyping and refining business models is in full swing. In this busy loft, fresh startup teams test, iterate, and prepare to become thriving enterprises. Today, you’ll witness the process that turns concepts into viable ventures.
As you explore, you see prototypes like AI-powered glasses for the visually impaired and innovative food dispensers designed to revolutionize customer experiences.
Entrepreneurs share their stories of trial and iteration, revealing how they’ve navigated challenges to bring their ideas closer to reality. The highlight of your visit is engaging directly with these startup teams during presentations and Q&A sessions, where you and your fellow Global Navigators exchange ideas and gain inspiration.
This experience immerses you in Berlin’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, connecting you to a community of innovators. You’ll leave with fresh insights, newfound confidence, and a deeper understanding of the steps needed to bring your own bold ideas to life.
Leipzig Excursion
You step off the train in Leipzig, ready to begin your weekend overnight excursion in this historic and vibrant city. The streets are lined with a mix of medieval architecture and modern energy, earning it the nickname “Hypezig.” As you explore, you’ll uncover a city that has evolved over centuries through creativity and resilience—transformations only made possible by visionaries and entrepreneurs.
Your visit includes climbing the towering Völkerschlachtdenkmal, a monument commemorating a decisive Napoleonic battle that shaped Europe’s history. Standing atop, you take in breathtaking views of Leipzig and its surrounding countryside, marveling at the craftsmanship of this century-old structure. Later, you might wander through the sprawling Leipzig Zoo or visit landmarks connected to iconic musicians like Bach and Mendelssohn.
Beyond sightseeing, you build camaraderie over your shared experience of a summer abroad and a mutual passion for business and innovation. Leipzig’s evolution as a city of history, music, and creativity will leave you inspired to imagine how your own entrepreneurial ideas can shape communities in the future.
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Eligibility
- Participants must be 14 years old and above.
- Program open to all current high school students: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Summer Session I 2025 3 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Costs $6,450 |
| Program Summer Session II 2025 3 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Costs $6,450 |
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
Andrea Adam Moore
Regional Director of Operations for Europe
Andrea holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.
Program Leaders guide and support our High School Summer Abroad participants through every step of their program.
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