Take the First Step Toward Shaping Resilient Cities.
Are you ready to challenge yourself, collaborate internationally, and develop real solutions for urban mobility? The Resilient Cities Summer School 2026 in Ljubljana and Bratislava is now open for applications.
This is your opportunity to gain hands-on innovation experience, strengthen your entrepreneurial skills, and become part of a European network of future urban changemakers.
Who Can Apply?
We welcome applications from:
- Master’s and advanced Bachelor’s students
- PhD candidates
- Young professionals
- Individuals from diverse academic backgrounds (engineering, economics, business, urban planning, social sciences, design, mobility, sustainability, and related fields)
Ideal participants are
- Motivated and proactive
- Interested in sustainable mobility and resilient cities
- Open to teamwork and intercultural collaboration
- Curious about innovation and entrepreneurship
No prior startup experience is required — just commitment, creativity, and willingness to engage.
What We Expect from You
Selected participants are expected to:
- Attend and actively participate in the full two-week programme
- Contribute to team-based challenge work
- Engage in mentoring sessions and workshops
- Present their final solution during the closing pitch session
The Summer School is intensive, interactive, and highly collaborative, your active participation is key.
What You Gain
By joining the programme, you will:
- Work on real urban mobility challenges
- Learn practical innovation and business tools
- Receive mentoring from experts
- Strengthen your presentation and pitching skills
- Expand your international network
- Experience two European capitals in one programme
- Get a certificate of attendance
You will leave with new skills, new connections, and a stronger understanding of how innovation can shape resilient cities.
Programme Fee & Financial Information
- Early bird fee: 700 EUR (+ VAT) *until 1st April 2026
- Normal fee: 1000 EUR (+ VAT)
What is covered: tuition fee, accommodation, travel from Ljubljana to Bratislava, breakfast and lunches, social programme.
What participants are expected to cover: transport to Ljubljana, transport from Bratislava.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, all lectures, mentoring sessions, and teamwork activities are conducted in English.
No. The programme is designed to guide you step by step through the innovation process.
Yes, participants who successfully complete the programme will receive a certificate of completion.
Ready to Apply?
Spots are limited to ensure high-quality mentoring and teamwork. If you are passionate about innovation, sustainable mobility, and shaping resilient cities, this is your moment.
