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Sign up to get 15% off 2027 Summer Experiences with our early-bird discount!

Sign up to get 15% off 2027 Summer Experiences with our early-bird discount!

The Entrepreneur Summer Experience
The Ultimate Work Experience in Entrepreneurship in London
InvestIN Education
InvestIN Education

The Entrepreneur Summer Experience

The Ultimate Work Experience in Entrepreneurship in London

Overview

Early-bird offer: Get 15% off programme fees using code EARLY15 at checkout!

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur? Join our 2027 business summer school in London, designed for students aged 15-18. 

Over the course of 2 weeks, students will get to step into the shoes of an entrepreneur working in London, through a range of immersive career simulations and exclusive professional site visits. Design a business strategy to create a multi-billion dollar company, and pitch your ideas to entrepreneurs and investors in a Dragon's Den style venue. Plus, gain a qualification to boost future university and job applications! 

Register now for a life-changing experience that will set you up for a future as a successful entrepreneur, or contact us to find out more. 

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Immersive Entrepreneurial Experiences:
  • Pitch your big ideas to a room of entrepreneurs and receive personalised feedback and advice
  • Build a strategy for a business with billion-pound ambitions, working alongside experienced entrepreneurs for coaching and feedback at every stage.
  • Create a bespoke sales and marketing campaign and find creative ways to get your business noticed
  • Collaborating with investment bankers, step into the world of FinTech and develop your own pioneering app concept
Gain a Qualification & UCAS Points:
  • Gain first-hand experience to add to your university and job applications that demonstrates your passion, commitment and potential to succeed in the world of business.
  • Have your work assessed in order to receive a Level 3 Award in Work Experience & Career Planning, equating to 8 UCAS points. 
  • Complete the online assessment after the programme and receive a personalised certificate and industry reference letter outlining what you have achieved on the programme.  
Meet Senior Entrepreneurs:
  • Be coached through immersive experiences with award winning entrepreneurs from exciting start-ups specialising in AI, financial technology, human capital and more
  • Have those burning questions answered through interactive Q&A's
  • Perfect the art of networking and start making vital connections for your future career
     
Career Coaching:
  • Receive training on how to build your network and land the most desirable jobs in entrepreneurship
  • Get advice on subject choices, university selection, work experience, extra-curricular activities and more
World-Class Universities And World-Class People:
  • Experience one of the best universities on the planet: University College London (UCL).
  • Meet talented and ambitious students from around the world who fly in for our unique entrepreneurship work experience, creating an invaluable global network
Design Your Own Summer Experience:

Choose from one of the following options:

1.  First Week Only (taster experience); or
2.  Two-Week Experience (the full programme); or
3.  Two-Week Enhanced Experience (the ultimate package with both weeks plus enhanced benefits)

Accommodation
You can choose either residential or non-residential. The accommodation is at UCL student halls in central London. We provide residential students with meals, guardianship and fun activities on evenings and weekends. Airport transfers are also available at checkout.

Coming from abroad?
  • To date, we have welcomed students onto InvestIN programmes from over 100 different countries. They often say that a huge motivation is to meet and befriend students from around the world, whilst taking their English language skills to the next level. 
  • Attending a summer programme is a fantastic way to experience London, one of the world’s most renowned capital cities for academic excellence, global commerce and vibrant culture. You can also select our residential package to truly experience life on-campus at a top UK university (UCL), by living in private ensuite rooms at university halls of residence. We can offer everything you need – from airport transfers to meals and a fantastic evening social programme.
  • For students learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL), attending an InvestIN programme facilitates real-world application of English. Students will be immersed in the language 24/7, whether that’s working in a team, writing a project proposal, presenting to a group, networking with professionals or socialising with peers. Our programmes are delivered and facilitated by native English speakers, whilst over 50% of our students are from the UK and the US, providing international students with the perfect opportunity to enhance their oral and written skills in a professional and social context. Find out more about the benefits for EFL students in our work experience for EFL students blog post.
  • For information about visas and language requirements, please see our FAQs page.
Coming from the UK?
  • You can choose to attend our programmes as a day student if you live locally. Otherwise, our residential package will give you a great flavour of life in student halls of residence before you apply to university in the future.
  • Around 50% of our students come from abroad, providing you with a unique opportunity to network with and befriend peers from a range of different backgrounds and cultures.

Immersive Experiences Week 1

The Entrepreneurial Mindset

  • Step into the world of entrepreneurship and explore where your ideas could take you
  • Discover the qualities and mindsets behind successful entrepreneurs and uncover what makes them stand out
  • Think big, generate bold ideas and tackle real-world challenges through immersive problem-solving and innovation

Strategies For Success

  • As a team bring your idea to life by shaping a strategy and building the foundations of your business
  • Explore the competitor landscape, spot opportunities and define your USP
  • Connect with industry experts and receive personalised insights that will challenge, refine and strengthen your business idea

Branding & Design

  • Bring your brand to life by working with a graphic designer to explore your visual identity and create a look that feels uniquely yours
  • Get insider insights from a branding expert and recognise the tools needed to make your business stand out
  • Dive into inspiring brand case studies, uncovering the ideas and strategies behind successful brands and applying them to your own

The Fundamentals Of Finance

  • Get to grips with the world of business finance and have those burning questions answered by our expert
  • Build the financial foundations of your business, exploring costs, revenue and profit and how they shape your strategy
  • Go behind the scenes of start-up funding with an entrepreneur who has raised capital, exploring the different ways businesses turn ideas into reality

Enter The Den

  • Attend a masterclass public speaking workshop, learn what makes a compelling business pitch and what investors look for
  • Take centre stage and put your pitch to the test in the ultimate challenge against your peers
  • Pitch your ideas to CEOs and founders and receive personalised, real-world feedback to help take your business to the next level

This Summer Experience is for students aged 15-18 and you do not require any prior knowledge to attend.

Choose between the following start dates: 5th July, 19th July or 16th August 2027.

You can choose to attend for either ‘First Week Only’, ‘Two Weeks’ or our ‘Two Week Enhanced’ package. You can also choose residential or non-residential. Pricing and details are set out below.

Click “Register Now” to book your place.

If you have any questions about payment, please reach out to info@investin.org.

1 week 2-weeks 2-weeks Enhanced
Hours of contact time with professionals 25 hours 50 hours 65 hours
Hands-on career simulations
Programme materials, equipment & resources
Digital certificate
On-site safeguarding & pastoral care
Experience UCL campus
Excursions to professional workplaces/venues Up to 2 Up to 5 Up to 5
Assessment centre to improve on core skills & receive feedback
Graduation ceremony & physical certificate
Level 3 Award in Work Experience & Assessment for UCAS Points
Experience LSE campus
Personalised professional development & university admissions coaching
Personality & situational judgement testing
Private Gala dinner & networking event with professionals
Programme fee £2,290 £3,685 £4,620
Residential package 1 week 2 week 2-week Enhanced
Private, single, ensuite bedroom at university halls of residence 6 nights 13 nights 13 nights
Breakfast & dinner at accommodation canteen
Evening & weekend social activities
24/7 safeguarding & pastoral support, including a designated Pastoral & Activity leader, House Parents, Centre Managers & medical office
Programme fee + residential package total £3,865 £6,995 £7,930
Optional fee for London airport transfers (Heathrow return) + £300 return

Choose a location below:

In Person

Available dates:

  • This summer school has 3 intakes. 5th July, 19th July or 16th August 2027.

Venues:

  • The programme is based at UCL and the surrounding University of London campus. Certain days take place in other key industry locations in London.

Accommodation location:

  • Students live on university campus in central London and are allocated to halls of residence used by University of London students, including those from UCL and LSE. We typically occupy a range of halls, including Garden Halls, College Hall, International Hall and Frances Gardner House.  

    All rooms are single, en-suite.

     

Please find below some of our most frequently asked questions. If you have any other questions you'll be able to find our full FAQ list and you are also welcome to reach out to us at info@investin.org and we'll be happy to help!

When is the deadline for registering for an experience?
Places on our programmes are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis so we will close registration as soon as we reach capacity, because of this we would always recommend booking as soon as possible to ensure you do not miss the opportunity to attend.
Do I get a certificate?
All students are invited to complete a post-programme online assessment and upon completion, they will receive a digital, personalised certificate. Students attending 2-week programmes will also receive a physical certificate and an industry reference letter.
Who are your safeguarding team?
On each Summer Experience, we have safeguarding team members on-site 24/7 to promote the safeguarding and pastoral welfare of our students. Our team are security-vetted (enhanced DBS-checked) professionals who work in education full time and our team is made up of Academic Professionals / LSA, Safeguarding Officers, Nursing Professionals, and Mental Health Practitioners. Students will therefore always be able to easily contact a guardian, should they need any support.
Will there be any opportunities for rest days?
Programme hours take place Monday-Friday, with a break over the weekend. If you select the 2-Week Enhanced option, the weekend will feature exclusive professional development opportunities outlined in the timetable.
What type of work experience do you need to be an entrepreneur?
There’s no specific experience you need to become an entrepreneur, as there are many different routes to success. However, successful entrepreneurs often share a range of key skills and characteristics, including; having an idea or vision to work towards, creativity to solve problems and bring ideas to life, and strong communication skills to share their vision with teams and investors. Entrepreneurship also requires focus, determination and resilience to overcome setbacks, as well as an eagerness to learn and adapt. Strong organisational skills are important for managing time, tasks and resources effectively, while self-belief and passion can provide the motivation needed to keep going when challenges arise.
How can I build skills that will help me become an entrepreneur?
There are many ways to build the skills and experience needed to become an entrepreneur. Business mentorships, networking and entrepreneurial events provide opportunities to learn from experienced entrepreneurs, while roles in areas such as sales, marketing, legal and regulatory fields can help develop valuable business knowledge. Entrepreneurship summer schools and internships are another great way to gain practical experience, meet like-minded people and learn from experts. It’s also important to stay informed by reading relevant books and publications, learning from successful entrepreneurs, and regularly practising creativity by finding innovative solutions to problems.
Is it hard to become an entrepreneur?
Entrepreneurship is challenging, requiring lots of work, focus and sacrifice. However, it's incredibly fulfilling, and its potential rewards are higher than almost any other field.
How do you include entrepreneurial experience on a CV?
You can include entrepreneurial experience on a CV the same way you would include any other experience. Simply list it under a title like 'Entrepreneur’, 'Self-Employed' or 'Business Owner' and add in the relevant points below. Employers will value any entrepreneurial skills that you've developed through your own hard work, so this may set you apart from other applicants.

WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY ABOUT US

Information for international & EFL students

For The Young Career Discovery Summer Experience, we have a minimum English language requirement of B1 (intermediate, CEFR). Students will join one of two timetables depending on their English language level: one stream for B1 learners, and another for B2+, fluent and native speakers. Our programmes are delivered and facilitated by native English speakers, whilst over 50% of our students are from the UK and the US, providing international students with the perfect opportunity to enhance their oral and written skills in a professional and social context. Find out more about the benefits for EFL students in our blog post here.

 

Support

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