Our educational programs are built on a framework that combines H-FARM’s expertise with the excellence of Made in Italy. On this foundation, we create custom pathways with international partners.
We seek university partners who share our vision: innovative ecosystems to develop multi-focal partnerships that amplify impact on students, faculty, and the academic community. Collaborations where Italian tradition and global innovation shape tomorrow’s leaders.
Discover how to collaborate with us.
Start online, finish on campus
Innovation is born from collaboration with the best Italian companies
Your students begin the program online, working in teams on real challenges proposed by leading Italian companies through an open innovation approach. The second half of the program takes place on our Campus near Venice, where the experience becomes a full immersion in Italian excellence.
Duration: 2 months (1 online + 1 on Campus) or 1.5 months online + 2 weeks on Campus
Participants: 12 to 25 students
Strengths: a customized educational program designed to discover Italian uniqueness through experiential learning, with the possibility of linking the cultural experience to the specific focus of the program.
Case studies
Georgetown University – McDonough School of Business
In 2024, the partnership with Georgetown University – McDonough School of Business brought a group of American students to work on 4 challenges with EssilorLuxottica, exploring the world of smart eyewear through market strategies, community co-creation, and ethical issues related to wearable devices. The final week on our Campus combined academic activities, company visits, extracurricular experiences, and much more.
In 2025, the experience featured Dolce&Gabbana as the partner of excellence. A group of students from Georgetown University – McDonough School of Business immersed themselves in the world of Italian fashion and luxury, working on AI-driven challenges: from consumer relationship management to digital-first luxury beauty, from smart contracts to strategies aimed at positioning the brand as a global authority in beauty. The students then presented their projects at Dolce&Gabbana’s Milan headquarters and had the opportunity to meet CEO Alfonso Dolce.
One week in H-FARM Campus, one week in your university
Two weeks of innovation between Italy and your home country
A hybrid format that combines the Italian experience with continued learning at the partner university. Your students start online, develop innovative solutions for Italian companies, and conclude with intensive working sessions with company managers and study visits at Italian sites.
Case studies
Fashion Institute of Technology New York
The summer program “AI and the New Fashion Value Chain”, in collaboration with the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, combines tradition and innovation in a journey between Italy and New York. The first week on our Campus includes classes, AI & fashion workshops, and visits to institutions that embody the excellence of Made in Italy: from the historic Tessitura Luigi Bevilacqua in Venice, to Moncler’s headquarters, and the Manifattura Italiana Cucirini. The second week in New York creates a perfect bridge between Italian craftsmanship and New York’s innovative spirit.
Startup Bootcamp
Cultivate your students’ entrepreneurial mindset
An intensive course designed to turn innovative ideas into tangible startups. Participants gain cross-functional skills and develop innovative decision-making abilities, with a special focus on Italian craftsmanship and Made in Italy excellence.
Duration: 1–2 weeks
Strengths: Students work in teams on real projects throughout the program, guided by experts from H-FARM’s Entrepreneurship & Startup Center.
Global Entrepreneurship Program
The most comprehensive experience: from open innovation to startup scouting
A tailored, integrated program that combines entrepreneurship and managerial skills in a unique journey through the world of innovation, business, and AI. Your students explore the intersection of theory and practice through immersive learning experiences that challenge perspectives and foster critical thinking.
Duration: 4–6 weeks
Participants: 20–40 students
Strengths:
-Theoretical and practical training with managers from the Startup Center and H-FARM AI
-Company visits to leading businesses in their sectors
-Cultural experiences in Venice and surrounding areas
-Direct insights from entrepreneurs and managers
-Innovative idea scouting projects for established companies
EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
Mutual enrichment through international experience
We strongly believe in the value of student exchange as a tool for academic and personal growth. We offer exchange programs lasting from 3 weeks to 2 months with partner universities around the world, creating opportunities for mutual enrichment for both our students and yours.
J-TERM
Turn the mid-semester break into an extraordinary opportunity
J-Term is our intensive academic session designed to maximize learning during the month of January. Over 2–4 weeks, your students focus entirely on a single course, project, or experience on our nature-immersed Campus.
Strengths:
-Flexible timing: 2 to 4 weeks in January
-Full focus: One course or project, without the distractions of a traditional semester
-Diverse opportunities: Intensive courses, hands-on activities, and projects with partner companies
-Immersion in H-FARM Campus, one of Europe’s leading innovation hubs
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Why choose H-FARM College
Each program can be customized to meet the needs of your university and its specific educational goals. With our programs, students not only learn but also experience hands-on learning, building lasting connections and skills that are immediately applicable in the job market.
Ready to shape the future with us? Contact us for more information.
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