_TU_ST_NewYork – Travelling U

Entrepreneurship
& Innovation in
New York

The New York Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme offers international students a unique opportunity to experience the heart of global business and creativity. This immersive programme blends the fast-paced energy of New York City, with the rich innovation ecosystem and the diversity of one of the most multicultural cities. Designed to align with the specific academic goals of each institution, this programme implements experiential learning, encouraging skills in entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation. Students will participate in company visits, interactive workshops, and cultural experiences that showcase New York as a hub of innovative ideas. By the end, students gain critical international perspectives, fostering academic and professional development in a world that increasingly values global expertise.

Local business ecosystem

New York is celebrated globally as a leading centre for innovation, fuelled by a vibrant mix of talent, technology, and finance. The city is a nexus for international networking and investment, with ecosystems across Brooklyn and Manhattan that thrive in areas like fintech, fashion, social impact, and media. Government initiatives and incubators attract a diverse range of talent, creating an environment where diverse creative thinking meets entrepreneurial drive. This offers students an unparalleled space to connect with industry experts, foster cross-cultural collaborations, and gain real-world insights into their fields of interest.

Buzzfeed

BuzzFeed, Inc. is home to the best of the internet. Across food, news, pop culture and commerce, our brands drive conversation and inspire what audiences watch, read, buy, and obsess over next. Born on the internet in 2006, BuzzFeed, Inc. is committed to making it better: providing trusted, quality, brand-safe news and entertainment to hundreds of millions of people; making content on the internet more inclusive, empathetic, and creative; and inspiring our audience to live better lives.
Goldman Sachs

One of the world’s leading investment and financial services firms, headquartered in New York. Students will explore the impact of finance on entrepreneurship, global markets, and economic growth.
Google for Startups NYC

A space where Google supports local startups and fosters tech innovation. Students will learn about startup support programmes and digital tools for entrepreneurs in the highly competitive tech market.
Civic Hall

A civic innovation center promoting technology for social good. This visit allows students to see how tech addresses social challenges, from education to sustainability, in a collaborative, high-impact community.
Brooklyn Navy Yard or Brooklyn Army Terminal

Public-Private corporations for urban development hosting ecosystem regeneration, employment boosting and technological development and innovation infrastructure for the NYC metropolitan Area.

How do we design the Expedition?

The New York programme includes workshops and masterclasses led by city experts across industries, focusing on social and solidarity economy, sustainable business practices, and the role of creativity in entrepreneurship. These interactive sessions encourage students to approach real-world challenges with a blend of theoretical and hands-on problem-solving skills.

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Workshops & Classes

New York’s cultural landscape is as dynamic as its business scene, with landmarks and neighbourhoods that capture the essence of its identity.

Social Impact Business Models:
How New York fosters socially responsible entrepreneurship.
Creative Social Innovation:
Creative industries driving social change.
Collaborative Innovation:
Team-based innovation processes on entrepreneurship.
Disruptive Innovation:
Redefining the Future of Business

METHODOLOGY

The Methodology behind

As an educational cooperative, we focus on creating impactful Study Tours that prepare students to thrive in a globalised world.

Travelling U’s Study Tours participants are students seeking to connect their academic learning with practical international experiences. They are curious, open-minded, and focused on developing leadership, innovation, and collaboration skills to thrive in a global environment.

Cultural Activities

From historic monuments to diverse arts and culture, New York offers a truly immersive cultural experience, allowing students to explore the city’s unique blend of innovation and tradition.

Some of the visits can be the following one:

Statue of Liberty and Ellis IslandSymbols of freedom and history, offering students a glimpse into the nation’s rich immigrant heritage.
Metropolitan Museum of ArtOne of the world’s premier art institutions, with exhibits spanning 5,000 years of art, making it a centre for cultural learning.
Central ParkA green haven amid skyscrapers, allowing students to experience an iconic piece of urban planning and social space.
Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBOA symbol of New York’s architectural ambition and a chance to explore the trendy, art-centric DUMBO neighbourhood.

Partnering with trusted organisations to deliver immersive global experiences

13+ years shaping global leaders through immersive enriching experiences

“At MTA - the entrepreneurship unit of Mondragon University Faculty of Business - we strongly bet on being an open and inspirational university. Travelling U is our strongest ally when developing international learning experiences that add extraordinary value to our LEINN degree.”

Aitor Lizartza
Entrepreneurship Director Business Faculty Mondragon Unibertsitatea

"Working with Travelling U has been an incredible experience. As a project mentor and team coach for the International Business Programme at Shanghai Xing College, we collaborated with Travelling U for this Learning Journey in Spain. We have been long-term collaborators, working together to help students develop key skills such as cross-cultural communication, project organisation, and execution, all within an authentic international collaborative environment. Through our multicultural exchange programmes, we’ve been able to enrich the students' learning experience, providing them with the tools they need to succeed in the global business world."

Di Wang
Founding Member and Senior Team Coach at Shanghai Xing Wei College

Without the Travelling U teams in Berlin and Shanghai, our students’ academic success, personal development, and growth in teamwork would simply not be possible. This is a team defined by genuine care, talent, commitment, humanity, and enthusiasm qualities they bring to every action and every learning experience they create. What makes them truly special is that they continue to grow and enrich themselves year after year.With them, everything feels possible — and importantly, easier.

Mònica Casabayó
Academic Director, BITLASI (until July 2025) Top 50 undergraduate business professors by Poets & Quants

“Real professionals. They generate unique international learning experiences for the future of the workforce. From Florida Universitaria we can assure that they are the best partners for activities of this nature. They make the difficult feel easy.”

Enrique Garcia Peña
Former Director General Florida Grup Educatiu

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