Deadline: 16 January 2017
Applications are open for Austria to Austin Student Startup Exchange Program, to be held in Austin, Texas, a bootcamp intense, high energy two-week exchange where twenty-three standout Austrian university and Fachhochschule students will start early-stage companies and become innovation bridges between the U.S. and Austria.
Program Details
- Virtual Bootcamp (1 month before arrival): Participating students meet, get introduced to key entrepreneurship principles, and learn best practices for maximizing the Austria to Austin Student Startup Experience. The bootcamp will prepare participant fully for their trip to the United States and the start of your international entrepreneurial journey.
- 3DS Austria to Austin: Spend 72 hours with 22 fellow Austrian exchange participants at Capital Factory, the epicenter of entrepreneurship in Austin, Texas, to create 4-5 early stage venture projects. At the end of the camp, participants will pitch their ideas to 3DS alumni from the global network and an esteemed group of panelists.
- 3DS Global Roundup: Meet the world’s great doers, thinkers, and makers at universities around the world at a 3-day conference. Participants must continue building entrepreneurial capabilities through various workshops and panels and maybe build some early partnerships in between.
- Austin and San Antonio Ecosystem Experience: Gain exposure to one of the most innovative cities in America and learn how to transform the community back home. Visit companies like Facebook, Google, HomeAway, and Rackspace; see coworking spaces like Capital Factory, Geekdom, and Impact Hub; and meet social, business, and corporate entrepreneurs throughout Texas.
- Cultural Activities: Join great BBQ, two-stepping, food trucks, summer fun in Barton Springs, Texas history, and more. Alongside building entrepreneurial capabilities, participants will enjoy traditional Texan pastimes and excursions. Get ready for some fun in the sun.
- Post-Exchange Mentorship Tracks (3-6 months after departure): After the exchange, stay connected with the entrepreneurs you met through one of three mentorship tracks: business/social entrepreneurship, corporate entrepreneurship, or community building.
Eligibility Criteria
All applicants must be currently enrolled at an Austrian university or Fachhochschule OR be a citizen of Austria, enrolled at a university or Fachhochschule outside of Austria, planning to return to Austria after graduation.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via given website.
Eligible Country: Austria
For more information, please visit Austria to Austin.