Experiential Entrepreneurship  

London Campus — July 27 – August 8, 2025

Entrepreneurs aren’t just born.

Experiential Entrepreneurship is a two-week summer program designed for aspiring entrepreneurs eager to create economic, social, environmental or cultural value with their ideas and/or intrapreneurs looking to make a difference in the organization they choose to work for. This program fosters interdisciplinary and industry-engaged teaching and learning to model how people with different expertise, interests and experiences work together in an inclusive environment to generate ideas that solve real-world problems. It aims to demystify the entrepreneurial process, considering different sources of creativity, the spectrum of innovation, and the path from ideation to the commercialization of new products and services. Collaborating in groups, students will develop a start-up from concept to a compelling pitch presented to a seasoned panel of entrepreneurs.

Age Requirement: Students participating in this program in London must be 17 years old by the first day of the program (July 27, 2025). Please email Accelerate Pre-College Programs with any questions.

Visa Information: Participants who are not U.K. residents will need either a visa or an electronic travel authorization to join the program. More information is available on the London Student Life page.

An Inside Look at Experiential Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurial Mindset 

Learn to think and do like an entrepreneur by practicing skills like empathy, identifying your passions, and failing and trying again.  

Learning Outcomes

Explore Creativity and Innovation 

Students will learn how to view the customer engagement experience from the perspective of their target market in order to build a strong brand. Activities will develop the key abilities of critical thinking and creative thinking as students create a go-to-market strategy for a venture regardless of whether that venture’s setting is a high growth start-up, a social enterprise, or a larger well-established company. 

Interpersonal Skills 

Learn and practice communicating your ideas with confidence. 

Team Development 

Learn and build skills in understanding different points of view, negotiation, and conflict resolution. 

Systems Thinking

Learn and use systems thinking skills to identify relationships, impact of change (positive and negative), and feedback loops. 

Sample Schedule

For an in-depth look at your day-to-day activities during the two-week Experiential Entrepreneurship program, click the link below to download our full sample schedule.

This is for informational purposes only and is subject to change.

London Student Life

Learn about the Northeastern campus, housing, dining, and social activities for Accelerate students in London.

Program Tuition

The program tuition is $6,895. This includes: program tuition, course materials, housing, meals, and social activities. We strive to make our programs financially accessible. All admitted students will be considered for need-based aid, and our financial aid awards are typically in the form of scholarships or program discounts.

About Northeastern

Northeastern is a top ranking experiential research university that prides itself on academic rigor, a diverse and talented population of students and faculty, and a powerful learning model that combines the classroom experience with hands-on work experience.

Contact Us

Questions? Contact us at 617.373.2200 or precollegeprograms@northeastern.edu