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Engaging with International Business
Portugal, 19 July – 8 August 2026
About this program
Applications
Decision date
Start date
End date
Program cost
Eligibility
Itinerary
Assessment and results
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BEX3725 / BEX5725

Engaging with International Business

Portugal, 19 July – 8 August 2026

About this program

Selected students will be enrolled in units BEX3725 or BEX5725 for the (T3-57) teaching period. This unit may count towards your postgraduate or undergraduate degree as a major, capstone, or elective unit.

This 15-day International Startup and Innovation Bootcamp is expertly designed and delivered by the European Innovation Academy (EIA), a global leader in tech entrepreneurship education. EIA partners with prestigious institutions such as Stanford University, UC Berkeley, and Google to provide a world-class entrepreneurial experience.

Hosted in Porto, Portugal, a rapidly growing hub for innovation and startups, the program offers students an enriched learning environment shaped by the city’s vibrant tech ecosystem and strong industry networks. This immersive experience gives students the resources, connections, and mentorship needed to transform ideas into successful ventures.

Throughout the program, students from around the world will collaborate in teams to navigate key stages of the entrepreneurial process, including:

Discovery and Validation
Marketing and Prototyping
Product Sprint, Funding and Pitching.
The intensive experience culminates in a live pitch session, where teams present their ideas to certified venture capitalists and angel investors.

Participants will benefit from daily keynotes and mentoring sessions led by industry experts and global leaders, gaining valuable insights into the startup ecosystem. With access to a rich network of mentors, speakers, and investors, and complemented by a comprehensive set of online materials, this program offers unparalleled support both during the event and beyond.

Note: this program conflicts with the first two weeks of semester 2 2026. Students who enrol in this unit are encouraged to communicate with the Chief Examiners of the units they enrol into for semester 2 and make suitable arrangements to ensure they are able to maintain engagement within the units.

Due to significant wait times, it is recommended that any student required to obtain a Schengen visa to participate on this study tour make an appointment with the relevant embassy when submitting their study tour application (even before an application outcome has been communicated).

Want to discover more? Check out highlights from our previous Porto GSPM tour on Instagram (account log-in required).

Students are required to attend one in-person learning workshop prior to the trip departure. This is scheduled for Tuesday 7 July 2026.

Applications

8 March 2026

Decision date

Early April 2026

Start date

19 July 2026

End date

8 August 2026

Program cost

Total program fee: $2500 AUD. Travel grants may be available from Monash Abroad for those meeting eligibility criteria.

Program fee deposit: $1250 AUD non refundable deposit payable within 72 hours of receiving an offer to secure your place.

Program fee balance: $1250 AUD payable 19 April 2026.

Program fee includes:

Single room accommodation for the duration of the program
Company and organisation visits
Welcome and farewell functions
Monash University Travel Insurance for the duration of the tour and 15 days either side of the study tour dates

The package DOES NOT INCLUDE:

Monash University tuition fees for 6 credit points of study. Please refer to the handbook (BEX3725/BEX5725) for tuition fee information
Return international airfares
Visa costs if required
Airport transfers
Accommodation not within the program dates
Meals not outlined in the itinerary
Other personal expenses
Spending money

Eligibility

Undergraduate:

A WAM of 60% or above.
Completed at least 72 credit points at the time of application.

Graduate:

A WAM of 60% or above.
Completed at least 24 credit points at the time of application.

This program is open to students enrolled at Monash University Australia only.

Selection criteria:

Submission of a personal pitch video (no more than 2.5 minutes) and an up-to-date resume/CV. The pitch video must include these following questions:

Self-introduction
How would this program/unit add value to your degree?
Why do you wish to take part in this program?
What is your interest in innovation and entrepreneurship?

Please submit your supporting documentation (CV, video, etc) via a Google Drive link and ensure permission settings are set to Monash University. You can upload this link to the Personal Statement section of your application.

Given the high demand for this program, selection criterion is based on the following at time of application:

Overall WAM
Strength of your personal pitch video.

Itinerary

7 July	Pre-departure compulsory workshop 6-hour in-person workshop at Monash Caulfield campus.
13 – 19 July	Online pre-week Students will be provided access to an online platform in advance to the program commencing to help connect them with fellow-participants.
19 July	Students will be required to arrive in Porto by 19 July and check into accommodation, ready for the program to commence 20 July.
20 – 24 July	Discovery and Validation Participants will start by developing essential collaborative skills to achieve team goals. They will then lay a strong foundation for their business by identifying a problem worth solving, defining their target market, and validating assumptions through customer interviews.
25 – 26 July	Free time to explore Porto, Portugal.
27 – 31 July	Marketing and Prototyping Participants will learn to apply prototyping techniques in problem-solving and design a robust business model. They will also focus on attracting their first customers by preparing a marketing campaign, creating a high-converting landing page, and generating content for their product launch.
1 – 2 August	Free time to explore Porto, Portugal.
3 – 7 August	Funding, Pitching and Product Sprint Participants will create the first working version of their product or service, exploring its patent potential and how to claim intellectual property. They will also establish financial indicators and gain insights into various fundraising opportunities for their startup.
8 August	Students check out of accommodation and program concludes.

Assessment and results

The program will be recognised as equivalent to 6 credit points of Monash study.

The lead academic will provide further information about the assessment linked to this unit and its submission details.

Questions may be directed to the faculty via Monash Connect.

If you have any questions, please direct them to the faculty via Monash Connect.