Iacocca Institute

IGEI 2022 is a highly interactive program that combines real-world learning opportunities and intercultural experiences.

• Work on a group project solving a real problem for a U.S. or international client company.
• Learn about entrepreneurship, design thinking, global leadership and working within a culturally diverse group.
• Meet other bright high school students (ages 15-17) from around the world and form friendships that will last a lifetime.

Students will select from focus areas like Sustainability, Technology, Population Health, or Marketing and Branding, with the unique opportunity to pursue a “deep dive” within the entrepreneurship intensive. The curriculum includes faculty from across the university and throughout the worldwide Iacocca Institute network, as well as collaboration with Lehigh’s Baker Institute for Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Innovation; Lehigh@NasdaqCenter; and the Mountaintop Initiative.

We are excited to offer this intentionally designed, engaging program for summer 2022 in person on Lehigh’s campus.

Questions? Contact us at gesummer@lehigh.edu.

COVID-19 Update: We will be following all national, local and university requirements regarding travel and vaccine requirements. For the most up to date university requirement information please visit the Lehigh University COVID-19 Information Center.

What You’ll Learn

Program graduates will learn to:

• evaluate whether an idea has the potential to become a successful innovation,
• work as part of an international team, and
• develop a functional business and marketing plan.

What You’ll Do

The curriculum includes:

• Entrepreneurial design challenges and a team project to develop a solution for a U.S. or international client organization
• Deep-dive focus on an area of interest, such as sustainability, population health, marketing/branding, or technology, with Lehigh University faculty and mentors
• Core sessions in entrepreneurship, ethics, marketing, basic accounting and global enterprise with Lehigh faculty and other expert facilitators leaders
• Additional workshops in negotiating, leadership development, and optional focus areas
• Conversations with entrepreneurs sharing real-life stories of success and lessons learned
• Pre-college exposure, including admissions information, financial aid guidance and college major/career exploration
• Roommates, cultural and social activities, and connections with university students and campus community
• Trips to local businesses and potential visit to New York City and the United Nations (depending on COVID restrictions)

HOW TO APPLY

The application for the 2022 program is now open. The early decision deadline is February 18. After February 18, we will admit qualified applicants on a rolling basis until program maximum is reached.

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Eligibility

Academically talented U.S. and international high school students who are current sophomores or juniors at the time of the application deadline may apply. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement, an interest in entrepreneurship and a record of leadership and service activities.

A selection committee of Lehigh University faculty and staff and business leaders reviews applications for academic achievement and commitment, leadership initiative, ability to contribute to a living/learning community and excellent written expression.

Program Fee

Program fee for students for the 2022 program is $4,250.This fee includes program fees, room and board, instructional materials, field trips, and all curriculum related activities. Limited scholarships and discounts are available. 

* Depending on national, state and institutional changes regarding COVID19 protocols and safety, we may need to change certain aspects of the program. We will post the most up to date information on the website.