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Explore Hudson Lab Ventures Programs
Program Formats
Hudson Lab Ventures offers immersive, real-world innovation programs for high school students in global cities. Each program centers on serious problem-solving, collaboration, and responsibility, while reflecting the context of its location.
Students work on real innovation challenges, learn alongside experienced educators and practitioners, and develop judgment through meaningful work.
❋ Global Summer ProgramsTwo-week, in-person programs in global cities where students work on real innovation challenges sponsored by partner organizations.
❋ Residential and Commuter OptionsSome programs offer supervised residential housing, while others support local or commuting students. Program format varies by location.
❋ Small Cohorts, Serious WorkAll programs are intentionally small, with low student-to-educator ratios that ensure students are known, supported, and meaningfully engaged.
❋ New Introductory ProgramFor students wanting a more relaxed entry point to entrepreneurship, we’ve launched this one-week program focused on problem finding, ideation, pitching, and fun.
Program Locations
Each Hudson Lab Ventures program is grounded in its local ecosystem and shaped by real challenges relevant to our corporate or university partners in that city.
NYC
July 13-24, 2026
Progress inclusive entrepreneurship and sustainable practices with Columbia Business School Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change.
Portugal
June 29-July 10, 2026
Intro Course: July 5-10, 2026
Work with Europe’s leading innovation hub Unicorn Factory Lisboa and top companies like Sonae and José de Mello.
Korea
July 27-Aug 7, 2026
Head to the world’s leading cultural exporter to work in the fast-paced world of online retail with Coupang, the “Amazon.com” of Korea.
How Families Choose a Program
Families often consider:
Student age and readiness for independence
Interest in residential versus commuter formats
Curiosity about a particular region or industry
Program timing and availability
All Hudson Lab Ventures programs share the same educational approach. Location shapes the context and challenge, not the level of rigor or expectation.
What All Programs Share
Across locations, Hudson Lab Ventures programs are defined by:
Real-world innovation challenges connected to partner organizations
Small cohorts and low student-to-educator ratios
Experienced facilitators and mentors
Emphasis on judgment, collaboration, and responsibility
Work students can reflect on in future academic and professional settings
Programs are designed for students ready to engage seriously, take responsibility for their work, and learn through doing.
Next Steps
Families are encouraged to explore individual program pages for location-specific details.
If you are deciding between programs or want to learn more about fit, attending an info session is often the best next step.