Learning Continuum / InVenture Mind Program

World-Class Education. Slovak Ideas. Global Impact.

Become one of 100 students selected to participate in a prestigious programme by the Georgia Institute of Technology. Mentors from the United States. Classes taught in English. Grants of up to €10,000.

The InVenture Mind Program brings a world-renowned educational programme from the Georgia Institute of Technology to Slovakia. It offers a unique opportunity to develop your entrepreneurial mindset, creativity, and innovation skills using the proven methodology of one of the world’s leading technological universities.

Is the InVenture Mind Program Right for You?

The programme is designed for students who will be in their final year of secondary school (graduating class) from September 2026 and who:

✔ enjoy developing new ideas and solutions,
✔ are interested in innovation, technology, or entrepreneurship,
✔ want to study in English from the comfort of their home while experiencing world-class education,
✔ are comfortable working as part of a team,
✔ want to gain valuable experience that will help them stand out in their future studies and careers.

You do not need to have your own start-up or any previous entrepreneurial experience. All you need is a willingness to learn, create, and explore new opportunities.

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What Will You Gain?

✔ Free participation in the programme,
✔ Mentoring from experts and entrepreneurs from the United States,
✔ World-class education delivered in English,
✔ A prestigious certificate of completion issued by the Georgia Institute of Technology,
✔ The opportunity to receive a start-up development grant of up to €10,000,
✔ Hands-on experience in developing your own project — from the initial idea and concept through to the final presentation.

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How Does the Selection Process Work?

A total of 100 students will be selected for the programme based on their completed application form.

Take the time to thoughtfully prepare your responses. Your application is the key factor in the selection process and will determine whether you become part of this unique educational opportunity.

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What Awaits You During the Programme?

Throughout the programme, you will:
✔ Identify real-world problems worth solving,
✔ Design and develop your own innovative solution,
✔ Learn how to validate and test your idea in practice,
✔ Present your project to an expert panel of judges.

How Does the Programme Work?

The InVenture Mind Program runs from October 2026 to January 2027 and combines regular online learning with practical independent project work. Over the course of three months, participants will complete more than 60 hours of instruction and project development activities.

Online sessions with experts from Georgia Tech will take place twice a week, on Mondays and Thursdays from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
The programme will begin with an in-person kick-off event in Bratislava on the weekend of 3–4 October 2026 and will conclude with a final workshop in January 2027.

InVenture Mind Program Finale

In the final stage of the programme, you will present your project to an expert panel of judges.
The best teams will receive financial awards:
1st Place – €10,000
2nd Place – €7,000
3rd Place – €5,000
Audience Choice Award – €3,000

The finale is a unique opportunity to showcase your project to experts, receive valuable feedback, and take the next steps towards turning your idea into reality.

Develop the Skills of the Future

✔ Creativity
✔ Critical Thinking
✔ Teamwork and Collaboration
✔ Communication and Presentation Skills
✔ Problem-Solving Abilities
✔ Turning Ideas into Reality

What Comes Next?

If you continue your studies at a university in Bratislava, you will have the opportunity to further develop your project through follow-up entrepreneurship and innovation programmes.

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The Georgia Tech InVenture Mind program

Programme Duration: October 2026 – January 2027
Format: Online learning, in-person sessions, and self-study
Language: English
Number of Participants: 100 students
Participation Fee: Free of charge

About the programme

Slovakia InVenture Mind Program

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is one of the world’s leading technological universities.
Through the InVenture Mind Program, Georgia Tech brings its proven methodologies for developing entrepreneurship, innovation, and creative problem-solving to Slovakia, helping young people gain the skills and mindset needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

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Think the Programme Is Right for You?

Complete the application form and show us why you deserve to be among the first 100 students selected for the InVenture Mind Program.

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