Join the Cloud & HPC Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summer School, a unique program designed to inspire and equip the next generation of innovators in cloud and high-performance computing.
Participants engage in innovation and entrepreneurship training, hands-on workshops and industry sessions, gaining practical skills to develop startups and impactful solutions.
The Cloud & HPC Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summer School is a two-week intensive programme designed to combine advanced digital technologies with venture creation. Led by Middle East Technical University in collaboration on with ODTÜ TEKNOKENT, TÜBİTAK ULAKBİM and 28DIGITAL, the programme brings together students, academics, industry, startups and venture capital mentors to address real-world challenges in cloud computing, high-performance computing, AI, and data-driven applications. Participants will work in teams, guided by experts in digital transformation, information systems, cybersecurity, management, and organizational behavior, alongside industry professionals from leading companies and technology startups and mentors from venture capital firms and innovation programs. The curriculum blends innovation and entrepreneurship training, hands-on technical workshops using TRUBA’s HPC infrastructure, and industry sessions including company talks, case studies, and mentoring.
The program shall cover:
- Business Model Canvas, Business Canvas Pro and alternatives
- Financial planning
- Intellectual property rights
- Prototyping, MVP development, and Proof-of-concept studies
- Market analysis and marketing
- SWOT analysis, risk analysis and PESTLE
- Addressing customer needs
- Technological supports
- Effective communication, teamwork, and market relevance
- A weekend social program adding networking and collaboration opportunities.
The programme will result in venture prototypes and investor-style pitch presentations which will be evaluated by an academic–industry jury in a friendly, inclusive, and socially engaging environment that fosters collaboration, peer learning, and long-term professional connections.
Join Cloud & HPC Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summer School to become a leader in Europe’s digital transformation.