Entrepreneurial teens
solving real challenges
for real companies

2026 Summer Innovation Camps

Hudson Lab Ventures is a global applied entrepreneurship program where students tackle real corporate challenges and deliver actionable solutions by applying the proven innovation methodology of venture studio Co-Created. By partnering with leading companies, accelerators, universities, and educators, HLV bridges school and work while equipping the next
generation with skills that matter.

A two-week experience for high school and uni students, Hudson Lab Ventures offers programs in New York City, Lisbon and Seoul for future changemakers ready to shape the world.

The Application

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NYC

NYC: July 13-24, 2026

Solve real social and climate challenges with one of the world’s top business schools, right on Columbia University’s iconic NYC campus. Over two weeks, work in teams to design innovations that build skills in leadership and sustainability.

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Portugal

LISBON: June 15-26, 2026
LISBON: June 29-July 10, 2026
PORTO: July 13-24, 2026

Choose between Lisbon or Porto to collaborate with top Portuguese companies and one of Europe’s leading innovation hubs. Over two weeks, you’ll team up with local students to solve real-world challenges that make a difference.

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Korea

SEOUL: July 27-Aug 7, 2026

Dive into global e-commerce with Korea’s leading digital marketplace. Over two weeks, explore the fast-paced world of online retail and innovation with one of the country’s top employers.

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Top 10 Reasons to Attend
Hudson Lab Ventures

1. You’ll solve real problems for real companies
No pretend case studies here. You’ll work on live challenges from global brands that you can add to your résumé since this is the kind of work adults get paid to do.

2. It’s basically a pre-MBA for high schoolers
You’ll learn how entrepreneurs find opportunities, test ideas, and pitch with confidence. These are the same skills taught at business schools… 10 years ahead of schedule.

3. You’ll find your people
Smart, curious, creative teens from around the world come together to build, debate, and sometimes fail spectacularly, then get right back to it. Collaboration is our competitive sport.

4. Colleges love this stuff
You’ll leave with a real project, a story to tell in your essays, and a portfolio that proves you can lead, create, and make things happen. It’s not just a camp. It’s a launchpad.

5. You’ll see the world differently, literally
Our programs run in cities like Lisbon, Seoul, and New York, where you’ll learn about local companies and culture with new friends from around the world.

6. You’ll have mentors who’ve actually done it
Entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and creatives who have built companies and launched ideas. They’ll push you to think bigger, ask sharper questions, and see mistakes as data, not failure.

7. You’ll learn the skills AI can’t replace
Communication, creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and empathy. Gain the human edge in an increasingly automated world.

8. You’ll figure out what drives you
This isn’t about picking a major. It’s about discovering what problems light you up and how to turn curiosity into action.

9. You’ll join a global network that keeps going
HLV alumni stay connected, mentoring new students, joining startup teams, and presenting to boards of directors of massive companies. Once you’re in, you’re in.

10. You’ll have way more fun than you expected
From team challenges to exploring new cities, you’ll laugh a lot, think hard, and leave knowing you’re capable of accomplishing whatever goal you set your mind to.

Calling All Future Innovators

Hudson Lab Ventures is designed for ambitious high school students who are curious about the world, passionate about innovation, and ready to turn big ideas into real impact. It’s the perfect program for future leaders who want to explore business, entrepreneurship, and global collaboration in a hands-on, immersive way.

Aspiring youth entrepreneurs
Future business leaders
Creative problem-solvers
Design thinkers
Social impact enthusiasts
College-bound go-getters
Curious explorers

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What People are Saying

Innovation Challenge Sponsor

"This program is not only about innovation. It is about an experience that will prepare the next generation with key competencies that will be able to transform our society’s problem solving, peer-to-peer behavior, flexibility, creativity, and emotional intelligence. Let’s expand it and together create today a better tomorrow for all!"
HLV Student Lead

“My journey with Hudson Lab Ventures started at Columbia University, where I got my first real exposure to entrepreneurship—and I was hooked. That summer, I learned how to think creatively, pitch bold ideas, and lead with purpose. The next year, I had the opportunity to be a student lead in Lisbon, working with an incredible group of students from around the world. It pushed me outside my comfort zone in the best way. I didn’t just grow as a leader—I learned how to collaborate across cultures, communicate clearly, and build something that mattered. It was one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve ever had.”
HLV Parent

"Hudson Lab Ventures gave my child something that most programs simply don’t: real-life skills that matter, like problem-solving, creative collaboration and leadership. My daughter served as a Student Lead in Portugal and when it came time for college applications, this program stood out as a true point of distinction. It wasn’t just another extracurricular—it was a transformative experience for my child.”
HLV Student

"I knew Ivy League admissions would look beyond grades—they want to see how you think, what drives you, and whether you’re ready to take on the world. Hudson Lab Ventures gave me the space to dive into real challenges, build something meaningful, and collaborate with people from around the world. It shaped how I tell my story and I’m now heading to my dream school. Thank you HLV!"