PAR Bootcamp 2026

Workshops and lectures, mentoring, company and startup ecosystem visits, an entrepreneur panel and cultural activities.

Virtual phase: one online session on 16 November 2026 at 16:00 CET.

Physical phase: 23–27 November 2026.

Academic staff of PAR University of Applied Sciences and contributing colleagues from partner institutions (lectures, practical workshops and mentoring sessions); entrepreneurs (entrepreneur panel).

Compliance with national and EU accreditation standards and with the ECHE.

Students from different study backgrounds; the Bootcamp is designed around interdisciplinary teamwork.

16 November 2026 at 16:00 CET.

23–27 November 2026, PAR University of Applied Sciences, Rijeka, Croatia.

International student teams move from identifying a problem to developing a solution, a business model and an implementation plan, ending with a final pitch. The programme combines:

• Workshops and lectures
• Mentoring
• Company and startup ecosystem visits
• An entrepreneur panel
• Cultural activities in Rijeka

The online meetings introduce the participants to each other before the physical week.

Cultural activities in Rijeka; company and startup ecosystem visits; an entrepreneur panel.

To show participants how to turn a problem or opportunity into a value-creating project: international student teams develop a solution, a business model and an implementation plan, and present them in a final pitch.

• Workshops and lectures
• Mentoring
• Interdisciplinary teamwork in international student teams
• Company and startup ecosystem visits and an entrepreneur panel

• Company and startup ecosystem visits
• Entrepreneur panel
• Team project from problem identification to a final pitch

Virtual component:

• Online session on 16 November 2026

Physical component:

• Identifying a problem or opportunity
• Developing a solution, a business model and an implementation plan
• Pitching
• Entrepreneurship, innovation, project management, leadership, problem-solving and marketing
• Company and startup ecosystem visits and entrepreneur panel

By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

• Identify a problem or opportunity and turn it into a value-creating project
• Develop a solution, a business model and an implementation plan
• Present the project in a final pitch
• Work effectively in interdisciplinary international teams

Critical thinking, communication skills, intercultural competence, teamwork, problem-solving skills.

Active participation in the virtual and physical components, contribution to group activities and discussions, and successful completion of the final presentation.

Pass/Fail. Participants who successfully complete all programme requirements, including attendance and final presentation, will receive 3 ECTS credits and a certificate of completion.

Supervised without identity verification.

Recommended during the online meetings.

Students from different study backgrounds at a partner institution and, where foreseen, academic staff, particularly in entrepreneurship, innovation, project management, business models, leadership, problem-solving, marketing, pitching and related fields, who may contribute with a lecture, practical workshop, mentoring session or participation in programme activities. Students on an Erasmus+ exchange during the same period cannot take part with Erasmus+ funding.

Students from any study background; commitment to complete both the virtual and physical components.

Nomination by sending university

Students will be selected at the sending university

Virtual component: 16 November 2026 at 16:00 CET. Physical component: 23–27 November 2026.

Funding:

Apply as a student with fewer opportunities or special needs

Online and onsite support:

This is an inclusive and welcoming event. If you have questions about accessibility or would like to request an accommodation (for example: assistive technology support, assistive listening device, captioning, CART services, sign language interpreter, reserved front row seat, large print, advance copy of slides to be projected, wheelchair access to buildings/rooms, wheelchair access to working tables throughout the room, lactation room, dietary restrictions and/or other needs), please include your requirements with your registration form.

Yes, based on ECHE.

Mandatory.

Internal and external quality assurance.

ECHE alignment.

Feedback questionaire.

Mandatory under Erasmus+ programme guide.

PAR Bootcamp 2026. Virtual component: 16 November 2026 at 16:00 CET; physical component: 23–27 November 2026.

Virtual component: one online session. Physical component: five days at PAR University of Applied Sciences, Rijeka, Croatia.

Zoom

Assistance with finding accommodation; students are covering the accommodation, transport and food costs.

Self-organised

Apply at the sending university