Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Immerse yourself in the heart of the “European Silicon Valley” - Sophia Antipolis, and explore one of Europe’s most renowned innovation ecosystems. This dynamic hub brings together creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and cutting-edge technology to drive new ventures and business transformation. This Summer School combines academic courses, hands-on workshops, company visit, and cultural activity. Participants gain a holistic understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation in today’s fast-changing business landscape, while engaging directly with key actors of the entrepreneurship and innovation (E&I) ecosystem.
July 27th to 31th
Sophia Antipolis Campus
English
Who should attend?
- Undergraduate and graduate students interested in entrepreneurship, innovation, and startup careers.
- Young professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs seeking to launch ventures or move into innovation-driven roles.
- Individuals eager to strengthen their creative thinking, problem-solving skills, and understanding of startup ecosystems
Programme content
Lead instructor
Isabelle Mallet
- Isabelle Mallet is an expert in strategic innovation, bringing a triple perspective across corporate, startup, and consulting. She has over 25 years of experience in innovation within international technology companies and has supported more than 100 startups through incubators and accelerators in both Europe and Canada.
- Most recently, as Head of Innovation at a learning company, she led the deployment of AI in product innovation and fostered a
culture of experimentation across Europe. She favors interactive and hands-on teaching formats, including business model design workshops, innovation sprints, and experiential learning projects.
Practical Information
Sophia Antipolis is situated in an exceptional 2,400-hectare park, nestled between the sea and the mountains. Based on a concept inspired by American technology parks, it combines excellent working and living conditions. SKEMA’s five-hectare, state-of–theart Sophia Antipolis campus fits harmoniously with its environment. The campus offers co-working areas. These spaces reflect the science park’s commitment to providing a quality of life and respect for the environment.
Programme fees
- €1,580 per student, including application fees, course and document fees, coffee breaks and lunches.
- Travelling and accommodation expenses are not included.
Important : The application link will be available shortly. Please contact: summerschool@skema.edu for any questions.
Admissions team
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