Joined by experts with experience at:
Create your startup
and obtain a Master's
Master’s in International Business Creation by UniGe with Georgetown University.
Go from ideation to closing a round with personalized guidance and a strong network in Europe and in the US.
Program overview
Idea stage
No business idea required
Duration
8 months, full-time, on campus
Locations
Washington, San Fransisco, New York (US), Genoa (Europe)
taught fully in English
Cohort
60% international students
Credits
60 ECTS European Master’s Degree
Admission
Applications closing on 31/08/2025
Intake
21/09/2025
Requirements
1 month internship, Bachelor's Degree, IELTS 7.0 or higher are required
Tuition
€23,000
Scholarships are available
Launch while studying like Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, and Elon Musk but with time and support.
Genoa ES helps bright Bachelor's graduates with little experience become successful founders in both the US and EU. Through a unique mix of academia, experts, and real-world experience, you can develop the skills to create a venture, build a strong network, and obtain a Master's.
Receive personalized 1:1s guidance from 100+ startup experts at any time.
Spend 1/3 of the time with university professors and 2/3 with industry mentors.
Learn by networking and working in New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.
Pitch in front of 100+ investors and obtain a prestigious Master's at the same time.
How does the program work, and what do students learn?
September 21st - October 20th
Learn startup theory in Washington, D.C.
How to build a solid global business - theory, policy and conflict management.
#1 World's most innovative & creative graduates
Key skills learned:
Law for startups
Finance for startups
Economics for startups
Lean startup principles
Grow in the US
October 21st - November 17th
Gain practical experience in New York
How to think and execute to succeed - mindset, risk management and speed.
HQ visits or mentors with experience at:
Key skills learned:
Developing an MVP
Creating a brand
Storytelling
Choosing cofounders
Validating ideas
November 18th - December 18th
Network with the best in San Francisco
How to attract the best technical talent - insights, expertise and network.
HQ visits or mentors with experience at:
Key skills learned:
Running a team
Organic growth
Retaining users
Building products
Selling
January 7th - May 28th
Build & grow your startup in Genoa
How to obtain the first customers - engineering, communication, and analysis.
#1 Engineering in Italy
HQ visits or mentors with experience at:
Key skills learned:
Analysing your data
Growing on social media
Pricing your product
Obtaining contracts
Launching
May 30th
Pitch and graduate in Genoa
Have the chance to raise in front of 100+ investors while obtaining a Master’s.
Investors attending the demo day:
Key skills learned:
Investor relationship
Managing feedback
Planning fundraising
Pitching
Creating slides
What do our students do after the program?
75%
of our students raised funding
$320K
average raised by our students
93%
Georgetown MiM students received a job offer, Class 2022
$84,030
Georgetown MiM students starting salary, Class 2022
Recognized Connected and Prepared for both Investors and Employers
The in-depth knowledge acquired from well-known mentors ensures that the vast majority of our students successfully raise a round within 6 months of graduation. The few who don’t either join other students' startups or, thanks to the solid universities’ reputation, work in scale-ups or large corporations.
How do we help students grow?
Who is guiding the students?
Lifetime personalized guidance from 100+ startup experts, even if you don’t launch.
Our students always find someone who is an expert in their industry, field, and stage, available to clarify their doubts in a 1:1 meeting or make an intro whenever it's needed.
A new program from two successful and centuries old academic institutions
Students receive a UniGe Master’s of 60 ECTS and a Georgetown certificate. Both institutions have been delivering excellent education for over 250 years, making this program recognized by employers and investors from the start.
Learn more
Georgetown University,
McDonough School of Business
Founded in 1789, Georgetown University shares Genoa ES’ passion for innovative education. In times when policy is increasingly involved in business, being pioneers in sustainable entrepreneurship, law, and policy at GU will give Genoa ES students a unique edge, along with access to a strong network.
Genoa University
Genoa University has a strong entrepreneurial spirit and excels in technical domains, making it one of the ideal universities for creating a business in Europe. Students find an environment with experience in creating startups, numerous technical talents, and custom support in their journey.
How talented are the students?
Admitted students generally completed at least 3 internships and had 1 entrepreneurial experience before joining
What impact does the program have on the students?
Hands on accelerated growth
Explore life at Genoa ES
You live in stimulating cities like New York and San Francisco, explore places like Google’s Campus, and immerse yourself in a community of top experts and talent daily. Graduate with not only a strong network but memories for a lifetime.
How does the application process look like?
We work in calendar month batches, and we announce the selected students at the end of each month. From application to end the process takes about three weeks.
01
Complete the application
Start by filling out the free application form here.
Our committee of mentors will review your profile.
02
Initial call invitation
If you pass, we'll invite you to an initial call to discuss your aspirations and see if you are a good fit for us.
03
Second call invitation
Successful candidates will be invited to a second call to delve deeper into their background and skills.
04
Monthly admission results
At the end of each calendar month, we send the admission results to applicants' email inboxes.
05
Successfully enroll
Upon acceptance, enroll successfully in the program within 10 days by paying a €2282 deposit.
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