Innovation & Entrepreneurship Training

Training programme:

Education and entrepreneurship are key factors to sustainable development. Benson Idahosa University and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in conjunction with Building Bridges offer exclusive training programmes focusing on the Israeli experience as a point of departure and partnering with institutions on the road to excellence

The programme will be held at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and lectures will be given by the University’s top professors. The Hebrew University is Israel’s premier university where nine (current and past) faculty members won the Nobel Prize or the Fields medal.

Programmes include lectures, workshops, networking meetings and excursions to religious and historical sites

Objectives:

Discover how Israel became the “Startup Nation “by understanding the social, cultural, political, and economic factors that created it.

Get deep and rare exposure to the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in Israel, analyzing each variation: from early-stage startups, through incubators and VC funds, to multinational companies.

Learn various strategies to drive innovation and creativity from the perspective of both the entrepreneur and the investor.

Designed for:

Entrepreneurs | Private Sector Professionals | Academics | Government officials

Sessions:

• The Startup Nation’s Eco-System
• Introduction to Israel Geo-Politics
• Organization Excellence and Leadership
• Innovation and Judaism
• From Idea to a Product
• Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Innovation
• Sharing Economy in a Changing World
• Entrepreneurial Finance

Workshops:

• Nurturing Innovation and Creativity in Your Organization
• Innovation Strategies and Innovation Systematic Methods

Study Tours:

• Siftech – Jerusalem First Startups Accelerator
• Hebrew University world-leading 3D Printing Center
• Israel’s Ministry of Economy
• Israeli Parliament (Knesset)
• Atobe – Azrieli College of Engineering Startup Accelerator
• Kibbutz Netafim – Leading company in Drip Irrigation Systems
• WeWork Tel Aviv – Israeli Co-Working startup
• Hebrew University world-leading Nano Technology Labs
• Israeli Leading Startups

Excursions:

• Jerusalem
• Nazareth &Sea of Galilee
• Dead Sea

The above curriculum/study tour outline is intended as a guide only. The sequence of offerings is subject to change at the discretion of the administration

Certificate:

• A Certificate from the Benson Idahosa University and Hebrew University of Jerusalem will be granted to eligible participants. 85% attendance to sessions and study tours is required.

Seminar Fee: USD 3,950 per person.

The above fee includes:

Tuition Fee, study material, health insurance (citizens up to 64 years old), accommodation, (based on double occupancy) transport, full board, excursions

Additional fee for accommodation based on single occupancy: USD 570

The above fee does not include:

Visa * processed through Israeli Embassies upon admission to the programme and payment of participation fee, with support and guidance from Building Bridges

Air ticket to Israel
Personal expenses

Payment terms & Details

Payment of programme fees in full is processed through international bank transfer, prior to course commencement.
All fees can be transferable to another intake or to a qualified candidate upon approval of the Admissions Committee

Details of Visa Application

1. Basic requirements for the Israel visa application include a travel passport (valid for 9 months)
2. Two coloured passports sized photographs (5cm squared white background)
3. Corporate and personal account statements for 3 months, Evidence of employment or business activity e.g. Employment letter, Registration of Business etc
4. Make a reservation for Hotel & Airline flight and bring along the documents
5. Non- refundable Visa application fee of 50USD
6. Fill the Visa application form by visiting www.embassies.gov.il/abuja(click on Consular Services and fill the General Visa form and the Annex A form relevant to the purpose of the visit.
7. Fill the Visa Application form provided in the registration column by Hebrew University.

N.B: For more information call the Israel embassy in Abuja – 094605515,094605508

Details of Air Tickets from Lagos and Abuja to Israel (Economic Class) 12/10/2017                 24/10/2017

Flights tickets for Single (Round Trip) Lagos                        Tel Aviv                  Lagos

Turkish Airline – N382, 100

Ethiopian Airline – N328, 100

Flights tickets for Single (Round Trip) Abuja                          Tel Aviv                  Abuja

Turkish Airline – N349, 100

Ethiopian Airline – N394, 100

Hotel Reservations

Hotel Reservation will be made available upon payment of the Seminar fee.