Transdisciplinary Innovation Program (TIP)

Spend your summer in the Start-Up Nation and learn how to develop a startup at The Trans-disciplinary Innovation Program (TIP), an intensive 4-week international entrepreneurship program at HUJI Innovate, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s center for innovation and entrepreneurship. 

Experience an accelerated entrepreneurial journey in the center of the world-renowned startup nation, where entrepreneurs are developing game-changing ventures that are globally impacting many industries. The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is a key player in Israel’s vibrant startup ecosystem and has contributed to many of the country’s startup successes.

At TIP, you will sharpen your creative thinking skills to develop new venture ideas and experience the process of turning an idea into a product. During the process, you will learn today’s leading entrepreneurial methodologies, such as Design Thinking and Lean Launchpad, how to pitch to investors, meet industry leaders, visit the hottest companies and startups in Israel, develop the first stages of a startup and more.

You will do a deep dive into today’s most influential technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Bio-Engineering, and the Internet of Things (IoT), and understand their power to transform industries such as health, finance, agriculture, food, education, urban systems, transportation and more. 

TIP will inspire and empower you to apply your acquired knowledge to create innovative solutions to complex problems.

See program brochure.

Check out the entrepreneurial process that you will be going through at TIP here.

Structure

• See the syllabus below for the tentative course schedule.

Course Components 

• Hands-on training workshops.
• Interactive group discussions.
• Tours at Israeli hi-techs in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
• Present your venture to potential customers, partners, and investors.

See preliminary syllabus.

Application fee: US $80

Dorms (Optional): US$ 960

Health insurance through Rothberg is mandatory for the program.

Please note that the program will take place at the Givat Ram Campus of the Hebrew University, while housing is located on the Mt. Scopus campus. Travelling from Mt. Scopus to Givat Ram could take from 25-45 minutes depending on traffic.

Students who complete their application by March 31, 2020, will be eligible for a 10% early bird discount on the tuition.

Learn more about fees, cost of living, and paying for the program.

Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships based on demonstrated need or merit are available.

Experience all Israel has to offer from breathtaking views to the thriving Startup scene. Participants will tour Israel to meet its diverse people and cultures and have the opportunity to network within the Jerusalem tech ecosystem and discover Jerusalem’s lively nightlife.    

The program accepts current graduate students, undergraduate students who have completed at least half of their degree as well as recent graduates.TIP is looking for students with a strong interest and drive to learn and grow in entrepreneurship. 

The program is taught in English, so proficiency in English is required.

Candidates may be contacted for an interview.