Create Groundbreaking Ideas, Work with Top Mentors, and Build Lifelong Connections at the Unknown Summer School

EXPERT COACHING, INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS & ACCESS TO NETWORK 38 days left Target: For Founders
In this case the challenge owner is looking for entrepreneurs and tech talents

Get in the Ring joins forces with the Unknown University of Applied Sciences to launch the first Unknown Summer School, a unique, once-in-a-lifetime entrepreneurial experience. Bringing together 20 young leaders from 20 countries, this program will immerse you in a dynamic journey where you’ll solve real-world problems, collaborate with top mentors, and build lasting global connections.

 

Unknown University empowers talented youth with the drive to become entrepreneurs by being one. This hands-on approach encourages young leaders to step outside their comfort zones and, more importantly, to find comfort in discomfort. Through a high-energy, 5-day experience, participants are guided from creative ideation and brainstorming to developing a structured business proposition. Along the way, they receive support from experienced mentors, industry leaders, and academic professionals.

 

The Summer School is set in the vibrant cities of Rotterdam and The Hague. Through immersive workshops, inspiring talks, and hands-on problem-solving, you’ll sharpen your innovation skills and unlock new ways to shape a brighter future.

THE CHALLENGE

Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone and take on real-world challenges with a global team of young changemakers? We’re looking for bold, creative, and driven students who want to turn ideas into action. Show us how YOU would approach solving real problems through innovation, teamwork, and entrepreneurial thinking!

 

CONNECTIONS FOR LIFE

Meet like-minded young changemakers and collaborate on ideas that will shape the future.

ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET

Learn how to think like a founder, validate ideas, and turn concepts into reality.

HIGH-IMPACT LEARNING

Dive into hands-on workshops, keynotes from top entrepreneurs, and real-world problem-solving.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

  • Day 1: Team Formation & Ideation

  • Day 2: Customer Discovery & Validation

  • Day 3: Solution Design & MVP Building

  • Day 4: Business Modeling & Effectuation

  • Day 5: Refinement & Pitch Preparation

  • Day 6: The Grand Pitch Competition!

ELIGIBILITY

You should

  • be a young leader aged 17-24

  • have passion for innovation, entrepreneurship, and impact

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TIMELINE

APRIL 15TH

LAUNCH CHALLENGE


Applications open to submit your motivation
MAY 30TH

APPLICATION DEADLINE


The deadline for applications is May 30th
JUNE 13TH

SELECTION DAY


We announce the selected participants latest 13th June.
JULY 1ST

ONBOARDING


An informative session and Q&A will be held before the Summer School
JULY 14TH

PROGRAM KICK-OFF


Kick-off in the Hague!
38 days left
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