The Global Innovation Challenge 2025, hosted by ISLA Gaia, is an immersive international entrepreneurship programme. It combines online preparation and in-person activities in Vila Nova de Gaia, where participants engage in hands-on workshops, expert mentoring, and diverse teamwork. The experience culminates in pitch presentations in a Dragons¿ Den-style competition before an international panel.

- Students, entrepreneurs, and professionals interested in startups and innovation; - Early-stage startups and scaleups aiming for international growth.

- Develop entrepreneurial, innovation, and digital skills through hands-on workshops and mentoring; - Foster creativity, teamwork, and sustainable strategies aligned with EU priorities; - Strengthen cross-cultural collaboration and communication; - Apply learning to real business challenges with international impact; - Prepare participants for high-level business pitching.

- Creation of own business; - Creativity and innovation management; - Management of entrepreneurship promotion programs.

Evaluation Methodology: - Project development (Business model design) - 50%; - Pitch session - 50%. Partners: - Businet - Global Business Education Network - https://www.businet.org.uk - Klaipedos valstybine kolegija - https://www.kvk.lt/ - Fontys University of Applied Sciences - https://www.fontys.nl - Thomas More University of Applied Sciences - https://www.thomasmore.be - Avans University of Applied Sciences - https://www.avans.nl