Applications Open for the First-Level Master's Programme in "Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Startup Management" (E-ELAB) - A.Y. 2026/2027
The University of Catania announces the call for applications for the First-Level Master’s Programme in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Startup Management (E-ELAB) for the Academic Year 2026/2027.
Coordinated by the Department of Economics and Business under the scientific direction of Prof. Agata Matarazzo, this 12-month international programme aims to equip participants with the essential methodologies and tools to transform innovative ideas into structured, high-growth entrepreneurial ventures.
Programme Overview & Learning Approach
Based on a distinctive learning-by-doing approach, E-ELAB enables students to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams. Participants will tackle real-world innovation challenges proposed by companies, startups, research bodies, and innovation networks associated with the EUNICE Alliance.
The curriculum covers core dimensions of modern business and innovation, structured across key modules:
- Module 1: Intercultural Communication, Sustainability & Innovation for Entrepreneurship
- Module 2: Business Model Canvas
- Module 3: Lean Methodology
- Module 4: Intellectual Property & Compliance
- Module 5: Quantitative & Data Science
- Module 6: Entrepreneurial Finance
- Module 7: Entrepreneurial Economics
Students will also benefit from a 300-hour internship and guidance from international academics, entrepreneurs, and industry mentors representing the ten partner universities of the EUNICE Alliance.
Key Facts & Figures
- Level: First-Level Master’s Programme (60 ECTS)
- Duration: 12 months (244 hours of teaching, 956 hours of personal study, 300 hours of internship; 80% mandatory attendance)
- Available Places: 50
- Tuition Fee: €2,656.00
- Hosting Department: Department of Economics and Business
Admission Requirements & Selection
The programme is open to candidates holding any Bachelor’s Degree or Specialist/Master’s Degree. Applicants must also demonstrate a B2 level of proficiency in English. Admission is subject to an evaluation of academic and professional backgrounds by the Technical Scientific Committee.
Important Deadlines
- Application Deadline: Friday, 6 November 2026, at 11:59 PM (CET)
- Publication of Ranking List: Friday, 13 November 2026
- Enrolment Deadline: Friday, 20 November 2026
How to Apply and Contacts
For detailed information regarding admission criteria, required documentation, and the full call text, please consult the official documents:
Download the Call for Applications (.pdf)
For further inquiries, please contact:
- Email: eelab@unict.it
- Phone: +39 095/7307959