Launch Your Startup
While Earning a Master's Degree

Go from ideation to closing a round with personalized guidance and a strong network while obtaining a Master's degree.

$320 K

raised on average by our students

75%

of our students closed a funding round

9.8/10

is our students' likelihood of recommending us

Joined by experts with experience at:

What is Genoa Entrepreneurship School?

Bridging the academia and startup worlds

We are a joint initiative between the University of Genoa, companies, and institutions. We strongly believe that the best time to launch a startup is during university, as done by Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Elon Musk. Our goal is to empower entrepreneurs through dynamic learning experiences with industry experts, companies and Georgetown University.

Academic body

Bloomberg MBA Ranking

#1 World's most innovative & creative graduates

Censis ranking of Italian universities

#1 Engineering in Italy

Meet your professor

"At Georgetown, we believe in entrepreneurship for the common good.Our partnership with Genoa Entrepreneurship School aligns our values perfectly, supporting emerging entrepreneurs worldwide."

Shye Gilad

Professor at Georgetown university

What do we offer?

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Master's in International Business Creation

Duration:

8 months

Idea stage:

From ideation to pre-seed

Locations:

Washington D.C., New York, San Francisco, Genoa

"In a word, this course is life-changing. Experiencing Silicon Valley in such depth is something I never would have imagined."

Juan Lopez Van Dam, Student Founder / 2023 Cohort

Why Genoa Entrepreneurship School?

Learn by doing with personalized expert guidance in the world's most stimulating cities

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Personalized guidance from the best startup experts for life, even if you don't launch

• 1:1 meetings at any time with industry-specific experts, founders and investors.

• A personal mentor will have weekly calls with you all year round.

• Daily workshops with industry tips and scheduled to fit your startup commitments.

02

Learn by combining theory and practice by building in the most stimulating US & EU cities

• Enter Meta's, Tesla's or Google's HQ to absorb their mindset and practices.

• Network and work with EU and US like-minded talent, companies and investors.

• Learn topics ranging from law to finance for founders at two prestigious universities.

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75% of Genoa ES students closed a funding round within 6 months of graduation

• Over $100 bln assets managed by the investors mentoring at Genoa ES.

• Over $7.5 bln in funding have been raised by the founders mentoring at Genoa ES.

• Graduate by pitching in front of 100+ investors instead of defending a thesis.

Who is part of Genoa Entrepreneurship School's network?

Joined by experts who raised over $7.5 billion and manage $100 billion in assets combined

World experts dedicate their time to help our students grow.

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Where our mentors have experience in:

How is life at Genoa Entrepreneurship School?

Learn and build with the best every day

Live, work, and grow in stimulating cities like New York, Washington, D.C., or San Francisco. You will explore iconic places such as Google's campus, Meta's skyscraper, and Tesla's factory.

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Hear about the xperience directly from our students

"I wasn't considering pursuing a Master's but this course is practical and opens incredible doors. It certainly is the experience that has improved me the most in my life."

Lea Delic

Student Founder / 2023 Cohort

"The other students are amazing people, and mentors are incredible. Mentors are world class, but they take the time to be with you and are ready to support you 24/7."

Chalermchon Puapolthep

Student Founder / 2023 Cohort

"Choosing this program has been the best decision of my life."

Gabriele Rossi

Student Founder / 2023 Cohort

"I wasn't considering pursuing a Master's but this course is practical and opens incredible doors. It certainly is the experience that has improved me the most in my life."

Lea Delic

Student Founder / 2023 Cohort

"The other students are amazing people, and mentors are incredible. Mentors are world class, but they take the time to be with you and are ready to support you 24/7."

Chalermchon Puapolthep

Student Founder / 2023 Cohort

Ready to start your journey?

Genoa ES can help you achieve your academic, entrepreneurial, and career goals.

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