Fast Facts
Program:
InnovNation
Teaching Faculty:
Program director: Mr. Javier Gelbwaser
Language of Instruction:
English
Credits/Hours:
Academic hours:
- Summer: 90
Credits: 6
- Winter: 45
Credits: 3
Program Dates:
Winter: January 2-13, 2020
Check-out: January 14, 2020
Summer: July 1-24, 2019
Check-out: July 25, 2019
Eligibility:
Professionals and entrepreneurs or students who have completed at least one year of study in approved fields
Application Deadline:
Winter: November 10, 2019
Summer: June 1, 2019
Costs:
Health insurance through Rothberg is mandatory for the program
Winter – Tuition:
- Application Fee: US$ 80
- Tuition: US$ 1,910
- Housing: US$ 415
- Health Insurance: US$ 35 (mandatory for program)
Summer – Tuition:
- US$ 1,785 (1 course)
- US$ 3,185 (2 courses)
Housing:US$ 840
Relevant Academic Fields:
Science, technology, innovation, business, management, entrepreneurship
+ Overview
InnovNation provides students, entrepreneurs, and professionals behind-the-scenes access to the high- tech industry and entrepreneurial ecosystem of Israel – a country world-renowned as the Start-Up Nation. As a participant in this course, you’ll learn practical strategies, models, and tools from the the experience and insights of Israel’s top innovative companies and entrepreneurs and take an up-close look at disruptive technologies that are shaping tomorrow’s world.
+ Curriculum
Get a glimpse into the future with visits to leading research hubs and top tech innovators in Israel. As a participant, you’ll gain insights from their knowledge and experience while also learning about practical approaches to entrepreneurial pursuits.
Summer
The summer program is made up of two complementary courses that can be taken together or separately:
Follow the links above to learn more about these two specially designed courses.
These two courses are designed to complement each other with different field trips, lectures, and meetings: InnovNation Summer Session Sample Itinerary.
Scroll down for the July summer schedule to see which summer courses can be combined with the InnovNation program courses.
Winter
The Winter Program is an intensive two-week session which is ideal for students and professionals. This program focuses on the highlights from the summer, including trips to key sites, meetings with leaders and activists, and lectures.
InnovNation Winter Session Itinerary
Course Components
- Meet with scientists, researchers, executives, and R&D staff through guest lectures and visits to high-tech companies and research centers.
- Create a report on one of the breakthrough technologies studied during the course. Your report will analyze the innovation and its potential effects.
- Work in teams to create a business plan for an online venture, based on the tools and methods learned during the program.
- Present the project to your classmates following the format of an investor presentation.
- Complete assigned readings on business models, start-ups, innovation, marketing, Israel’s entrepreneurship culture, and more.
Download the brochure to learn more.
Syllabi:
+ Student Life
You’ll be invited to participate in a wide array of trips, tours, and activities offered by the Office of Student Life. From a tour of the Old City to a trip to the Dead Sea to checking out the local festivals, you’ll build your own unique impressions and memories of Jerusalem and Israel. Read
what students have to say or check our
Facebook page.
While residing in HebrewU dormitories with other international and Israeli students, you’ll have a chance to form new friendships and get involved in campus life. A team of multilingual Israeli students, called madrichim, is also there to help you adjust to your new surroundings and give you tips on things to do. Learn more about student life at HebrewU.
+ Dates & Deadlines
Apply by
- Winter: November 10, 2019
- Summer: June 1, 2019
Arrive on campus
- Winter: January 2, 2020
- Summer: July 2, 2019
Program length
- Winter: two weeks
- Summer: four weeks
+ Costs & Scholarships
Application fee: US$ 80 (non-refundable)
Health insurance through Rothberg is mandatory for the program.
Winter
Tuition: US$ 1,910
Housing: US$ 415
Health Insurance: US$ 35 (mandatory for program)
Summer
Courses:
US$ 1,785 (1 course)
US$ 3,185 (2 courses)
Housing: US$ 840
The InnovNation program is offered in collaboration with Israel Beyond the Headlines (IBH).
Tuition, for both Summer and Winter Sessions, is to be paid in two separate payments to Rothberg International School and IBH.
The Student Village does not supply bedding and other necessities. For more information such as where to purchase such items, please see the section “Bedding, Towels, & Other Necessities” here.
Learn more about fees, cost of living, and paying for the program.
| Costs (USD) | Winter Program | Summer Program |
| One Course | Two Courses |
Duration
| 2 weeks | 4 weeks | 4 weeks |
| Academic credit | 3 credits | 3 credits | 6 credits |
Application fee (Paid to RIS)
| US$ 80 | US$ 80 | US$ 80 |
Registration fee (Paid to RIS)
| US$ 275 | US$ 275 | US$ 525 |
| Basic Health Insurance (Paid to RIS) | US$ 35 | US$ 60 | US$ 60 |
| Participation (Paid to IBH) | US$ 1,600 | US$ 1,450 | US$ 2,600 |
| Total (without housing) | US$ 1,990 | US$ 1,865 | US$ 3,265 |
Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships based on demonstrated need or merit are available.
+ Eligibility
This program is open to students, professionals, and entrepreneurs who have completed at least one year of study in the areas of business, NPO management, economics, natural and applied sciences, engineering, and entrepreneurship.
Applicants who require visa assistance from the Hebrew University are requested to notify the Office that they require assistance and to complete their application by the following dates:
Make sure to notify the Office that you require assistance with the visa process. Applicants who require such assistance and apply after this date are not guaranteed to complete the visa application process in time for the program. For more information, please see here.
We’re happy to answer any questions you might have – or to chat for a bit to help you choose the right course or program.
