Cambridge Summer School 2026: Business & Innovation

The Cambridge Business, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Summer School (ages 16-18) is a two-week residential programme held at Clare College, University of Cambridge. The course develops students' leadership, organisational and creative thinking skills through expert-led lessons, workshops and the hands-on 'Inventing the Future Innovation Challenge', in which teams research, design and market a new business idea.

Students live on campus in college rooms and experience Cambridge life while working with peers from around the world.

Program activities include lessons on business strategy, investment concepts, product development, sustainable innovation and customer journey mapping, alongside practical workshops, presentations and excursions. The programme includes a graduation ceremony, report cards and a graduation certificate.

Tutoring is delivered by experienced lecturers and guest speakers from industry.

This is a residential course with 24-hour campus supervision. The programme includes accommodation, meals, tuition and cultural programmes; optional transfer service is available from London Heathrow (fee applies).

Applicants should be able to participate in the full residential timetable and comply with campus check-ins and curfew requirements.