International Training Apply for the 4EU+ University Diploma in Entrepreneurial and Intrapreneurial Project Management

June 15, 2026
published by hei_INNOVATION  

Doctoral candidates and recent master's graduates enrolled at a 4EU+ partner university can apply for the university diploma "Entrepreneurial and Intrapreneurial Project Management". The programme is designed for those who want to gain practical experience in innovation, entrepreneurship, and project management in an international setting – whether their goal is to drive change as an intrapreneur within large organisations, join innovative start-ups, or contribute to social and environmental transitions. The hybrid programme runs from November 2026 to June 2027 and is coordinated across the eight universities of the 4EU+ Alliance. 

The university diploma consists of two components. The first is an 80-hour online module entitled "Entrepreneurial Innovation: Leadership for Sustainable Digital Innovation", taught in English at six hours per week between late November and late March. It covers topics including responsible AI and digital innovation, environmental and societal transitions, collaborative project management, and entrepreneurial approaches to innovation, with input from faculty across the 4EU+ Alliance as well as industry professionals. 

The second component is a seven-month real-world innovation project, in which international and interdisciplinary teams work on a concrete challenge proposed by a partner organisation – such as a company, public institution, NGO, or research laboratory. Teams analyse complex problems, develop solutions, and present their results to a jury of faculty and professionals at the end of the programme. 

Two in-person European bootcamps, hosted at 4EU+ partner universities, are a mandatory part of the programme. Heidelberg University will cover travel and accommodation costs for these up to a maximum of €500. A tuition fee applies; in 2025 it was €500.