Day 1 - Arrival & Orientation
Monday, July 20, 2026
Students arrive in Cambridge and settle into their accommodations. The afternoon includes a welcome briefing, campus walk-through, and introductions to programme themes, expectations, and team formations. Light activities help students get comfortable with the environment and each other.
Day 2 - Opening Ceremony & Cambridge Exploration
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The programme officially begins with an opening ceremony, followed by an inspiring introduction to Cambridge’s academic tradition. Students visit selected colleges and landmarks to understand the intellectual landscape that has shaped centuries of innovation.
Day 3 - Foundations of Design Thinking
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
A guided session on problem definition, observation, and user-centric design. Students practice identifying real-world challenges and learn essential frameworks that will support their project work throughout the programme.
Day 4 - Innovation Principles in Business
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Morning lecture introduces innovation models applied in global organizations. The afternoon is dedicated to cultural immersion and museum exploration, connecting historical creativity with modern problem-solving approaches.
Day 5 - Entrepreneurship Centre & Case Studies
Friday, July 24, 2026
Students visit Cambridge's Entrepreneurship Centre to meet practitioners and observe how ideas become ventures. Afternoon workshops focus on notable case studies from companies such as ARM, AstraZeneca, and Raspberry Pi.
Day 6 - Strategic Innovation Models
Saturday, July 25, 2026
The morning lecture explores strategic frameworks; students learn how leaders guide innovation at scale. Afternoon workshop supports students in forming their own innovation roadmaps and linking ideas to action steps.
Day 7 - Field Trip & Reflection
Sunday, July 26, 2026
A full-day excursion exposes students to a new environment where they connect broader societal challenges with innovation insights. Afternoon reflection helps reinforce learning and teamwork.
Day 8 - Leadership Psychology & Simulation
Monday, July 27, 2026
Morning session examines motivation science and leadership styles. Afternoon negotiation simulation places students into real-world leadership scenarios that require teamwork, persuasion, and strategic thinking.
Day 9 - Systems Thinking & IP Strategy
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Lecture introduces systems thinking to decode complexity and identify leverage points. Afternoon workshop explores intellectual property, commercialization strategy, and how ideas transition to market.
Day 10 - Integration Lab & Case Review
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Students work hands-on with design thinking tools to merge insights into structured proposals. Afternoon supervision leads teams through feedback cycles on clarity, feasibility, and impact.
Day 11 - Group Coaching & Business Model Studio
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Morning coaching sessions refine team roles and project focus. Afternoon workshop outlines business model structures, value creation, and storytelling techniques for effective pitching.
Day 12 - Presentation Preparation & Rehearsals
Friday, July 31, 2026
Teams refine their slides, narratives, and visual materials in preparation for final presentations. Afternoon supervision supports detailed rehearsals and targeted improvements.
Day 13 - Final Presentations & Celebration
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Students deliver their final pitches to faculty and invited guests, followed by a showcase session. The day concludes with a closing ceremony and formal farewell dinner to celebrate achievements.
Day 14 - Departure
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Final reflections, certificate distribution, and the formal end of the programme. Students check-out and return home after an immersive two-week journey in innovation and leadership.
