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!

Explore Portugal!

Enjoy the food, the people and the beauty of the Country!

Our Accomplishments in July 2019:

View the Winnters: EIA Portugal 2019

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Gaby Martinez. International Business and Management Major, Class of 2020

Showing off her soccer moves on the EIA stage!

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

Aidan Murphy and Julia Collins

Savannah, GA - Fall 2016