The Georgetown University Entrepreneurship Academy is a two-week summer program hosted by Georgetown University where high school students receive comprehensive instruction in entrepreneurship and business development. Participants engage in classroom lectures, field trips, and hands-on activities covering topics such as design thinking, market research, prototype testing, social innovation, and startup management. Students develop full business plans, compete in pitch competitions, and interact with experienced entrepreneurs, gaining real-world insight into what it takes to launch a venture. Available as a residential ($6,465) or commuter ($5,075) program, this is an exceptional opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to build practical skills at one of the nation's most respected universities.
Turning an idea into a real venture, from planning through execution.
Delivering ideas clearly and confidently in front of an audience.
Guiding a group toward a shared goal and keeping everyone moving together.
Evaluating information carefully before drawing a conclusion or making a decision.
Breaking down a challenge and working through it methodically to a solution.
Setting long-term goals and mapping out the steps to reach them.
Direct focus on startup selection, business plan development, and pitch competition in a comprehensive entrepreneurship program.
Students conduct market research, develop branding strategies, and learn networking and communication skills for business.
Program teaches design thinking, business operations, case study analysis, and strategic planning across industries.
Students develop pitch presentations, practice persuasion techniques, and learn networking strategies in competitive final pitch.
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