Summer School Details
Dates
Summer 2027 — Dates to be announced
Venue
Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, Trumpington Street, UK
Eligibility Age
15-18 Years Old
Timing
8 AM to 8 PM
Certificate
Upon completion of the programme, students will receive a Certificate of Attendance from the Cambridge Judge Entrepreneurship Centre, Cambridge Judge Business School.
Fees
Programme Fee: £4500
- •Covers academic fee during the Summer School at Cambridge University, stay and meals for 7 days at the allotted Clare College, University of Cambridge.
- •The fee covers airport pickup on the arrival day and airport drop off on the departure day. (The exact dates and pick-up location to be confirmed closer to the programme.)
- •The fee does not cover travel ticket, visa costs or sightseeing/personal expenses.
Applications for Summer 2027 opening soon
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
IGNITE Young Minds Programme
Skill Development
Leveraging the Cambridge Judge Entrepreneurship Centre's access to academic faculty and research, not to mention Cambridge's vibrant entrepreneurial and innovative ecosystem, this programme is designed to enable students to prepare for their future. The World Economic Forum Future of Jobs 2023 report found that analytical thinking, creativity, leadership, social influence and the ability to work with other people will be amongst the key skills helping young people stand out and navigate the future job markets. Key skills often associated with the development of an entrepreneurial mindset.
A Digital Future : What Does AI Mean for Me?
However, as AI looks set to reshape the workforce of tomorrow, not to mention higher education, the Ignite Young Minds programme will also help students explore these skills within the context of a digital future. Students will get hands-on experience of using carefully curated AI tools to support their critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they work in their teams on real world challenges. This practical experience will be supported by a facilitated session encouraging students to identify how and where AI can best support them in their career planning, helping them to identify and communicate the personal skills they can bring to a digital future and the future world of work.
Future Ready.
By drawing on the Centre's entrepreneurial education and teaching framework, this programme is designed to help young students develop these skills through intensive entrepreneurial experience. Immersive lectures, workshops and supporting activities will guide the students through the entrepreneurial process of identifying and exploring new ideas and acquiring confidence and communication skills to work in innovative teams and experience new and enabling technologies. Ensuring they develop these key skills as part of their personal development as they prepare to go to university and enter the future workplace or start their own venture.
PROGRAMME LEARNING OBJECTIVES
As the students are supported to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and will work to develop and appreciate the following skills and competencies associated with this mindset. Whether they value these skills for their future career planning and/or the development of their own ideas for new venture creation.
- Problem solving and creative thinking
- What is innovation and the innovation process?
- Core business skills – business plans and financial awareness
- Team building and teamwork
- Personal leadership and influencing skills
- Good communication skills and the confidence to pitch ideas and work with feedback
- The importance of setting SMART goals and acting on these
- How to build valuable connections and networks
The programme will be grounded in the University of Cambridge ecosystem, offering students the chance to meet current students, visit some of the colleges and experience Cambridge.
8+
Core Skills Developed
7
Days of Immersive Learning
100%
Hands-on Experience
PROGRAMME FORMAT AND CONTENT
The programme will be delivered in person in
Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, Trumpington Street, CB2 1AG.
- •Interactive teaching sessions
- •Immersive workshops
- •Engaging presentations
- •Practical group work with a facilitators
- •Extra-curricular activities such as tour of Cambridge, punting and visiting world famous museums will be offered in the late afternoons
- •Topical guest speaker sessions and sessions with University of Cambridge students will provide opportunities to learn about student life and routes to studying in Cambridge, supported by a specific career focused session.
PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
Sunday
OUT OF CLASS ACTIVITIES &
CAMBRIDGE TOURS
Certified tour guides from University of Cambridge will lead excursions in Cambridge and other destinations. Together with your fellow students, you will enjoy an inspirational and fun programme of activities such as punting, trips to Cambridge, sports, and more.
Experience student life at Cambridge beyond the classroom and participate in:
ACCOMMODATION
Clare College,
Cambridge
Trinity Lane, Cambridge
CB2 1TL, United Kingdom
OUR HERITAGE
Founded in 1326, Clare College is the second-oldest surviving college at the University of Cambridge. Its stunning medieval architecture and beautiful gardens provide an inspiring setting for academic excellence and personal growth.
YOUR STAY
During the programme, students reside in Clare College's historic accommodation. Experience authentic Cambridge college life with comfortable rooms, communal dining in the Great Hall, and access to beautiful college grounds.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- 1.
Check-in at the allocated college accommodation is on the arrival day (2:00 PM) and check-out is on the departure day (10:00 AM). Exact dates for the Summer 2027 cohort will be confirmed shortly.
- 2.
On the arrival day, the fee includes dinner only. From the second full day onwards, all three meals - breakfast, lunch, and dinner - are covered. On the departure day, only breakfast is provided.
- 3.
The fee covers airport pickup on the arrival day and airport drop off on the departure day. (The exact pick-up location and timings to be confirmed closer to the programme dates).
- 4.
The fee does not cover airfare, visa charges, or individual expenses like sightseeing, travel on account of personal reasons, and any other expenses not directly related to the programme.
- 5.
In the case of a teacher or guardian accompanying a group of students, they are permitted to drop off the students at the campus. However, classroom access during the programme will be limited to the registered participants only.
- 6.
Students are responsible for obtaining any necessary visas or permits required to enter and stay in the United Kingdom for the entire duration of the programme, if applicable. It is essential to ensure all visa requirements are fulfilled well in advance of the programme start date.
- 7.
Once the student completes the fee payment, an invitation letter would be shared with the student to support the visa application process.
Get to know the Organizations
CAMBRIDGE
JUDGE BUSINESS
SCHOOL
Cambridge Judge Business School at the University of Cambridge specialises in the transformation of individuals, organisations and society. Put this into practice and it means it works with every student and organisation at a deep level to help them identify today's important problems requiring an innovative response, challenging and coaching people to find new solutions as part of their personal growth. It develops individuals who can create and own their own future career path, at the same time contributing to society and economic advancement.
E-Mail: ignite@jbs.cam.ac.uk
THE
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
CENTRE
The Entrepreneurship Centre at Cambridge Judge Business School aims to inspire, enable and research entrepreneurship around important societal and economic issues. It encompasses the full entrepreneurial journey, supporting and empowering emerging entrepreneurs looking to create a better future by addressing these issues through new venture creation, right through to supporting small and medium sized enterprises looking to grow and build economic capacity in their ecosystems.
Teaching & Workshops
CONTRIBUTORS
Head of Practice, CJBS Entrepreneurship Centre
Ann Davidson
"Helping new founders develop a purpose-led venture, identifying and working with company values and prototyping and iterating into your value proposition."
PROGRAM GALLERY
The IGNITE Young Minds Summer Programme at Cambridge Judge Entrepreneurship Centre.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION FOR STUDENTS
Showcase your achievements to the rest of the world
Get Certificates from the Entrepreneurship Centre at Cambridge Judge Business School
These certificates can be valuable assets in pursuing further education or advancing in a career
Build a Global Network
Connect with mentors from Cambridge Judge Business School Entrepreneurship Centre and international students, and gain real-world skills
Portfolio Enhancement
Enhance your resume and student portfolio with certificates and presentations
Ready to Transform Your Future?
Join the IGNITE Young Minds Summer Programme at Cambridge and take the first step towards becoming a future leader and innovator.
Summer 2027 cohort • Applications opening soon — check back shortly