Applications are now open for the second edition of the EUNICE Entrepreneurship Lab (E-ELAB2), the international one-year Master’s programme designed to develop entrepreneurial skills, innovation competences and the mindset needed to turn ideas into sustainable business initiatives.
Coordinated by the University of Catania within the EUNICE European University Alliance, E-ELAB2 will run from December 2026 to June 2027 and awards 60 ECTS credits. The programme brings together students and graduates from across the EUNICE Alliance in an international and interdisciplinary learning environment.
The EUNICE Entrepreneurship Lab combines academic knowledge with practical experience, following a learning-by-doing approach. Participants will work in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams and engage with real innovation challenges proposed by companies, start-ups, research organisations and innovation ecosystems connected to the EUNICE Alliance.
40 full-tuition scholarships available
To promote participation across the Alliance, 40 full-tuition scholarships are available, with four scholarships for each of the ten EUNICE partner universities. The scholarships cover the full participation fee for the Master’s programme and are awarded according to the selection criteria established in the official call.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification, while candidates with a PhD may also apply. Final-year students may be admitted conditionally, provided that they obtain the required qualification before the start of the programme. English proficiency at B2 level is required.
The programme covers key areas of entrepreneurship and innovation, including:
- Innovation Management and Sustainability
- Business Model Design
- Lean Methodology and Lean Startup
- Intellectual Property and Compliance
- Data Science
- Entrepreneurial Finance
- Entrepreneurial Economics
- Intercultural Communication and Presentation Skills
The programme also focuses on transversal competences such as entrepreneurial mindset, leadership, creativity, problem solving, teamwork and communication in an international environment.
From learning to practice
The programme includes 300 hours of internship, allowing participants to apply the knowledge and methodologies acquired during their studies in companies, organisations and institutions working in innovation, entrepreneurship and digital transformation.
Internship opportunities can also be identified through the EUNICE European Internship & Research (EIR) Portal, connecting participants with organisations and companies that match their interests and the learning objectives of the programme.
Application deadline: 6 November 2026
Programme start: December 2026
