Summer School: Entrepreneurship for sustainability

Learn in just one week how to develop sustainable and innovative solutions to the challenges of your entrepreneurial venture. Participants will experience the entire innovation cycle: from idea generation to the creation of a viable product, working in interdisciplinary teams and exploring solutions based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The course concludes with a presentation to experts to receive key feedback.

This intensive course is designed for students and young researchers interested in sustainable and entrepreneurial approaches.

Format: Two parts

• Online: Theory (asynchronous study, available from early December)
• Onsite: Methods and implementation (January 15–20, 2025, 6 hours per day)
  Teaching Language: English, by hei_INNOVATION – Technology Transfer Agency of Heidelberg University

 

Opportunity for Cross-Participation in Summer Schools
Participants in either the Chilean-German Summer School on Power-to-X (Punta Arenas, January 12-17, 2025) or the Entrepreneurship for Sustainability Summer School (Santiago de Chile, January 15-20, 2025) are invited to extend their experience by joining part of the other program at no additional cost.

Why Participate in Both Programs?

• Power-to-X Summer School (Punta Arenas): Gain in-depth knowledge about the global energy transition with a focus on green hydrogen, methanol, and other renewable energy derivatives. This program includes keynote lectures, group work, and a visit to the Haru Oni Plant, providing a hands-on understanding of sustainable energy technologies and their real-world applications.
• Entrepreneurship for Sustainability Summer School (Santiago de Chile): Develop entrepreneurial skills tailored to solving sustainability challenges. Participants will learn the full innovation cycle, from ideation to creating viable products, with a focus on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This program is highly interactive, including workshops on design thinking, market analysis, and presentations to expert panels.

 

Additional Benefits of Cross-Participation

• Broaden your perspective by exploring the intersection of energy innovation and entrepreneurship.
• Build a diverse network with experts, researchers, and fellow participants from Chile, Germany, and beyond.
• Deepen your expertise and enhance your interdisciplinary skills, equipping you for future challenges in sustainability and innovation.

How to Join

• For Punta Arenas attendees: You can join the Entrepreneurship Summer School in Santiago from January 18-20 (Saturday to Monday), following the conclusion of the Power-to-X program.
• For Santiago attendees: You are welcome to visit Punta Arenas from January 12-14, prior to the start of the Entrepreneurship program, to attend sessions from the Power-to-X Summer School.

This cross-participation opportunity is facilitated by the collaboration between the organizers of both programs, offering a unique chance to gain insights across disciplines and expand your professional network.

If you are interested, please contact:

mery.maya@kit.edu

 (for Power to X participants) / 

 

abell@heidelbergcenter.cl

 (for Entrepreneurship for Sustainability participants)

Fee:

• $220,000 CLP for the general public.
• $150,000 CLP for students from any educational institution and HCLA alumni.
  Scholarships are available for qualified cases. Please request information when submitting your documents.

For questions about the application process, please write to:

abell@heidelbergcenter.cl

The program is subject to a minimum number of participants to take place.

To register, please follow these steps:

1. Complete the following registration form  

   here

2. Send the following application documents to:  

   abell@heidelbergcenter.cl

   • Curriculum Vitae

Once your documents are reviewed by the academic coordination team, you will be notified of your acceptance and directed to the financial office to proceed with payment and complete the enrollment process.