It’s almost summer, let’s make waves together.
A two-week adventure for high schoolers.
Get ready to team up, solve real challenges and dive into the universe of innovation and entrepreneurship, while having serious fun.
Partners
Apply now for the 2026 edition!
Apply now for the 2026 edition!
This isn’t your average summer school, it’s your backstage pass to the world of startups and innovation.
Who can join?
High school students aged 14–18, from all backgrounds and any corner of the world.
Need a hand?
If you're studying in Portugal and need financial support, you can apply for a free spot. Check our FAQs for details!
Curious what you’ll dive into?
Think summer school, but way cooler — no textbooks, no tests, just hands-on learning and real challenges.
You’ll work in teams to create and pitch your own business, product or service based on real problems from major companies. Along the way, you’ll learn how to spot great ideas, understand what people actually need, outsmart the competition, figure out how money works in a business, build a prototype and pitch like a pro with feedback from experts.
It’s your chance to learn by doing, explore big ideas, and create something real, all while having fun and meeting awesome people.
The 2026 Edition
Bootcamp 1
June 29 – July 10
Lisbon, ISEG
Challenge
To be announced
Language
English
Bootcamp 2
July 6 – 10
Lisbon, Católica Lisbon SBE
Challenge
To be announced
Language
English
Language
English
Bootcamp 3
July 13 – 24
Porto
Challenge
To be announced
Pricing Options
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BOOTCAMP PACK
All the essentials:
welcome pack and course materialsDaily experience:
lunches, innovation workshops and mentoring sessionsThe big moment:
Final presentation to a jury
12 NIGHTS PACK [optional]
Support along the way:
local chaperone with constant supervisionAccommodation: 12 nights in university dorms
Meals: breakfasts and dinners included
Weekend: free schedule
Insurance: international insurance fees may apply
National Students*
Bootcamp Pack
starting at 240€*
*Subsidized price for portuguese citizens or international students studying in Portugal. Students receiving support from SASE are eligible for free seats.
2 weeks Bootcamp: 480€
1 week Bootcamp: 240€
To know more email us.
International Students**
Bootcamp Pack
starting at 1500€
** Prices for students that don’t have NIF ( Portuguese fiscal number)
2 weeks Bootcamp: 2500€
1 week Bootcamp: 1500€
To know more email us.
Accommodation***
Meet our experts & mentors
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Stacey Seltzer
Partner
Co-created -
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Cate Han
Founder
Hudson Lab Ventures -
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Miguel Alves Ribeiro
Founder & CEO
SheerMe -
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Francisco Lisboa
Director of Marketplace
Indie Campers -
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Dulce Guarda
Founder & CEO
Splink -
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Francisco Duarte
Founder & CEO
The Legal Place -
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João Marques
Founder & CEO
OSCAR -
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Verónica Orvalho
Founder & CEO
Didimo -
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Álvaro Samagaio
Co-Host
Founder Tales Portugal -
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David Barroso
Founder & COO
Maven Pet -
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Min Kim
Managing Partner
MJK Capital -
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Ivanoel Rodrigues
CEO
Hortee -
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João Aroso
Founder & CEO
Leadzai -
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Pierre Gein
Executive Director
CLEC -
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João Trindade
Head of Sales
Windcredible -
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Francisco Soares
CTO
DIG-IN -
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Mauro Frota
Founder & CEO
BHOUT
Join the Innovation Summer School, happening around the world!
During the summer, we’re taking innovation on tour.
Each location brings its own energy, challenges, and community of creators.
So whether you're dreaming in Portugal, USA or South Korea, we’ve got a seat with your name on it.
Lisbon
Porto
New York
Seoul
Straight from the source
Don’t just take our word for it, hear what past participants have to say. These quotes spill the real tea on what it’s like to join the Innovation Summer School.