Venture Lab Bootcamp

2027 Summer programme

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Experience entrepreneurship like never before: a hands-on 10-day international program!

Are you eager to explore entrepreneurship but don’t yet have a business idea? Our 10-day action-based entrepreneurship program is designed to take you from problem identification to a validated prototype, all while immersing you in a vibrant startup ecosystem. This hands-on experience combines real-world challenges, expert mentoring, rapid prototyping and market testing, including a visit to VivaTech Paris, Europe’s largest startup and tech event.

Denis Gallot

Entrepreneurship director, NEOMA Business School

"Throughout the program, students will develop critical skills in problem-solving, business modelling, storytelling and pitching, guided by industry experts and entrepreneurs. They will network with investors, founders and innovators, gaining valuable insights into developing, launching and scaling a business. The programme also includes opportunities to discover the French entrepreneurial ecosystem through visits to incubators and innovation hubs."

Throughout the program, students will develop critical skills in problem-solving, business modeling, storytelling, and pitching, guided by industry experts and successful entrepreneurs. They will network with investors, founders, and innovators, gaining invaluable insights into launching and scaling a business. A visit de Station F, the world’s biggest incubator in Paris is included in the visits.

Sarah Cooper

International Relations Director

"By the end of this journey, students won’t just have ideas—they will have the confidence and tools to turn them into reality."

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to equip your students with entrepreneurial skills, global perspectives, and real-world experience. Let’s empower the next generation of innovators together!

What will you do

  • Objective: experience entrepreneurship firsthand by going from problem identification to a tested prototype, with a focus on action and rapid iteration.
  • Participants: International students from partner universities who are curious about entrepreneurship and eager to develop their entrepreneurial skills. No prior entrepreneurial experience or business idea is required.
  • Methodology: "learn by doing", through hands-on challenges, workshops, and teamwork.

Contact us

Only students nominated by a partner university can participate.

summerwinterprogram@neoma-bs.fr

Curriculum

This intensive two-week course, designed for international students from partner universities, immerses participants in the complete entrepreneurial process. It guides them from identifying real-world problems to

developing a validated startup concept and delivering an investor-ready pitch. Each day pursues a specific objective to ensure steady progress.

syllabus_venture_lab_bootcamp.pdf

Admissions

Nominations are open !

Are you eligible for this short-term programme?

The NEOMA Business School short-term programme seeks curious, motivated and independent students who are eager to participate in a special academic experience in France.

Who can apply ?

To apply, you must:

  • Be nominated by a NEOMA Business School partner university
  • Have a recommended English level of IELTS 6.0 (not mandatory)
  • No prior entrepreneurial experience or business idea is required.
     

How to apply ?

Please contact your home institution to express your interest in the programme.
Your home institution will need to nominate you to NEOMA Business School by providing the following information: title (Mr/Ms), first name, last name, email address, date of birth, nationality, city and country of birth.
We recommend that students provide their home institution with a copy of their passport to ensure that all personal information required for the nomination is accurate.

  • NOMINATION DEADLINE : April 1st 2027
  • TUITION FEES: €1,200 (including €800 in activity fees; accommodation, meals and flights are not included)
  • EXCHANGE RATIO: For partners opting for the exchange ratio, 3 participants paying activity fees only = 1 semester exchange place for NEOMA.
     

Where to stay?

I choose my own accommodation

Accommodation is not included in the programme fees and must be arranged by participants.

Participants should arrange accommodation in Paris for Week 1 and in Rouen for Week 2.

Some housing possibilities: StudaPart / Airbnb

Please note that Studapart only accepts bookings for a minimum stay of one month, depending on availability.

Contact us

summerwinterprogram@neoma-bs.fr

Practical information

Programme format:

FORMAT: Full-time, with mandatory social events organised as extracurricular activities 

Programme duration:

DATES: June 7th - 18th, 2027 
DURATION & LOCATION: 2 weeks 

  • Week 1 - Paris: Inspiration, ideation & project definition
  • Week 2 - Rouen: Experimentation, immersion & market testing 

Tuition & fees:

€1,200 (including €800 in activity fees; accommodation, meals and flights are not included)

Location:

Week 1 Paris : inspiration, ideation & project definition
Week 2 Rouen: experimentation, immersion & market confrontation

Language of instruction:

100% English

Next intake date:

NOMINATION DEADLINE: April 1st, 2027 
EXCHANGE RATIO: For partners opting for the exchange ratio, 3 participants paying activity fees only = 1 semester exchange place for NEOMA.

Degree awarded:

ECTS Credits: 9

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