VISA SUPPORT
All applicants are responsible for their own visas, should they be required. Please check with your local Spanish embassy for your country's visa requirements. As soon as your application has been proven successful, Harbour.Space issues an official personalized admission letter necessary for visa purposes. Student visas usually take more than six weeks to process so we strongly recommended to apply as soon as possible – allowing enough processing time.
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT2 WEEKS THIS SUMMER
08 - 19 JULY 2019
During the program, every Tech Scout student is exposed to the following disciplines but will select one as a concentration:
Technical Track: This course lets students build a solid foundation in core subjects, such as mathematics and computer programming, as well as explore the latest trends in technology, experimenting with cutting-edge tools in hardware and software.
Creative Track: In this course, students will run through design thinking processes along with building digital marketing and entrepreneurship foundations, providing them with a set of methods for innovation and the crafting of new products. Students will be taught the art and science of collaboration, learn what it takes to be new-age leaders, and manage conflicts and challenges.
DISCOVERCreate the best program that suits your profile and explore different paths you may be passionate about.
On top of the foundational courses in Mathematics and Computer Science, students will have the opportunity to explore new career paths in design, business and marketing.
LEARNCOLLECTAs students finish each module, they’ll receive a badge signifying each field they not only studied, but learned to completion.
STEP 1: LET'S GET STARTED
Participants that want to take part in the summer school must submit their application.
Please fill out this form.
STEP 2: PAYMENT
Fee includes: training, accommodation (depending on the selected option), meals, as well as the leisure and entertainment.
Please select which option works best for you, below.
STEP 3: WHAT'S NEXT
Once we confirm your payment you will receive an invitation letter.
Incoming participants will receive a welcome package upon arrival to the summer school location!
Welcome package will include:
- T-shirt
- Bag
- Brochure
- Pen, notebook, stickers and more cool knick-knacks
WEEKEND ACTIVITIESAfter a week of learning, it is time for adventure! Students will join us on one of our planned activities.
The program in mathematics will cover the same topics for all three groups (beginner, intermediate and advanced). However, the level of depth of the underlying theory that we will study and the difficulty of problems that we will consider during the classes will vary accordingly (from basic for the beginner group to high for the advanced group).
Prior to joining the summer school, all participants will be required to submit a short CV, photo and personal project idea.
Places are limited and the application process is highly competitive, early applicants have more chances to be enrolled.
STUDENT BODY PROFILE
Tech Scout students represent a broad range of ages, lifestyles, and training (most have no previous math and computer science experience), and this contributes to a challenging environment. Many are high school students, but the program is also helpful to recent university graduates with no previous math and computer science training in their 20s, or older who are interested in learning about technology, design and high-tech entrepreneurship. The following information is for our summer information is for our Summer School 2018 program:
Concentrations
35% Technology, 35% Design, 30% Entrepreneurship
Education Level
71% High school students, 22% College students , 7% College graduates or professionals with no previous math and computer science training
Geographic Origin
80% International, 20% Local, 7% College, 20 Countries
Age/Gender
15 Average Age, 12– 18 Age Range, 62% Male, 38% Female
An average of 120 participants per year.
GAMIFICATION
Today’s youth belongs to a new wave, the makers generation.
Our programme focuses on helping them develop different skills that fit their personalities.
As these young students go through our programme, they will be able to collect badges that correspond to their proficiency in each module.
STUDENT PROFILE
High-school students or freshmen college students, between the ages of 12 to 18. Our mission is to make the Tech Scouts program accessible to everyone. To help us achieve this mission, we are making the Creative Track open to all. For the Technical Track, the following three levels of difficulty are available to participants of different skill levels.
LEARN
Beginner Level
Learn the main strategies of solving problems in Mathematics and Computer Science.
IMPROVE
Intermediate Level
Improve the level of knowledge in Mathematics and Computer Science for a future university career.
DEEPEN
Advanced Level
For those who would like to deepen and perfect their skills in order to win high-level competitions.
Barcelona is one of the greatest cultural capitals of the world. It boasts the architectural genius of Gaudí scattered across town, many museums, galleries and cultural events, along with its rich history and cosmopolitan feel. Today the bustling cultural hub is one of the best places for students to broaden their horizons. Join up with the locals and enjoy some sports on the beach during the amazing summer season.
SCHEDULE
Students will work on one short, tangible innovation project, based upon a personal or group idea, which allows the them to put into practise what they have learned in the foundational courses.
This will involve one-on-one guidance from professional instructors and tutors, group discussions and reviews, training sessions in technical and soft skills, and individual presentations to instructors and guest professionals.
Participants will do field trips to professional firms and startups in the Barcelona area, and view first-hand the region’s landmark examples of innovative organizations and their leaders within this growing ecosystem.
SCHOLARSHIPS
We believe that education should be made available to every student who has an unstoppable drive to better themselves.
That’s why all proceeds from this summer school will be used to sponsor the winners of international tournaments in math and computer science, those of whom wish to attend, but cannot afford this program.
We have identified many such gifted children in need of financial support, who would be brilliant study partners for children from more affluent backgrounds. By joining this camp, you are directly helping such talented children, strictly based on merit, to get access to education, regardless of their financial background.
We are excited and confident that it will be a great gift of friendship that will last a lifetime, a friendship born out of the thirst for knowledge.
ABOUT
HARBOUR.SPACE
Harbour.Space is a university created by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. We’re one of the only European institutions completely dedicated to technology, design and entrepreneurship, with our interdisciplinary courses being taught by today’s leading professionals. Our aim is not
only to equip students with knowledge to
take on the real world, but to nurture,
create and shape tomorrow’s
tech superstars.
Harbour.Space is a university created by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. We’re one of the only European institutions completely dedicated to technology, design and entrepreneurship, with our interdisciplinary courses being taught by today’s leading professionals. Our aim is not only to equip students with knowledge to take on the real world, but to nurture, create and shape tomorrow’s tech superstars.
DR. INGO BEYER VON MORGENSTERN
Chairman, Harbour.Space University
Tech Scouts is an intensive summer school taught in English and designed to lay out the foundation of knowledge high-school students will need to enroll into any prestigious university in the pursuit of math and computer science, or even to start future business while still preparing for the next stage of higher learning.
During a two-week training, the students will follow a college level curriculum and discover their passions by getting to know one of Europe’s leading institutions in design and technology.
WEEKEND
ACTIVITIESBarcelona is one of the greatest cultural capitals of the world. It boasts the architectural genius of Gaudi scattered across town, many museums, galleries and cultural events, along with its rich history and cosmopolitan feel. Today the bustling cultural hub is one of the best places for students to broaden their horizons. Join up with the locals and enjoy some sports on the beach during the
amazing summer season.
REGISTRATION
AND PAYMENT
TECH SCOUTS
Summer School of Technology,
Design and Leadership in Barcelona
for Ages 12-18
TECH SCOUTS
8–19 July 2019
Summer School of Technology, Design and Leadership in Barcelona
for Ages 12-18
A TYPICAL DAYWake up, eat a tasty and rich breakfast together with your peers and get excited for new experiences in an area you love.
Start with your first class of the morning learning and exploring with one of our world-class instructors.
Work with your team on a prototype for a real-life innovation project.
Lunch time! Sit down with other students and teaching staff and chat with them about university life.
Sit down with one of our teaching staff to receive feedback on your strengths and weaknesses and to talk about your future career.
Finally, after a day full of new experiences, you fall into bed.
Visit one of Barcelona’s famous startups to learn more about entrepreneurship and working in a company.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE20 Lessons
30 hours
MATHEMATICS
20 Lessons
30 hours
COMPUTER SCIENCE
10 Lessons
15 hours
HIGH-TECH ENTREPRENEURSHIP
10 Lessons
15 hours
DIGITAL MARKETING
10 Lessons
15 hours
INTERACTION DESIGN
TECHNICAL TRACK
CREATIVE TRACK
After the student chooses a path, we develop their skills with a multifaceted program, using a strong curricula for each area. Here is an example of what the two-week summer school schedule will look like, as each plan will be personalized to fit each level of learning and desired program direction.
PROGRAM
STRUCTUREYOUR STARTUP
10 Lessons
15 hours
COLLECTAfter finishing each module, you’ll receive a badge signifying each field you have not only studied, but learned to completion.
LEARNMaster the foundational courses in Mathematics and Computer Science while exploring new career paths in design, business and marketing.
DISCOVERCreate the best program that suits your profile and explore different paths you may be passionate about.
60 training hours
60 training hours
A TYPICAL DAY09:00 - 10:00
Wake up, eat a tasty and rich breakfast together with your peers and get excited for new experiences in an area you love.
WHY JOIN?
STUDENT LIFE
Discover your potential and inspire yourself by getting a taste for future college life.
T–SHAPED SKILLS
Deepen your understanding of math, programming, design, business and leadership.
MEGATRENDS
Stay on top of the newest technology developments and latest trends.
STARTUPS
Learn new essential skills for building your own successful company.
TOOLS OF THE FUTURE
Master the tools that will define your future
NEW JOBS
Prepare yourself for a bright professional career in an ever changing startup world.
CAREER PATH
Understand the multiple fields you can specialize in, and make informed decisions.
CREATING
Apply mathematics and computer science into business, design and marketing landscapes
MOTIVATION
Enhance your self-confidence and awareness, growing your entrepreneurial spirit.
NETWORKING
Meet your new team and craft ideas that will tackle the world's problems.
PITCHING
Present your team projects in front of a panel of industry leaders.
COLLABORATION
Learn all about collaborating with people from different cultural backgrounds and the forming of strong teams
Unlike a normal classroom, and in addition to core skills, you will learn the attributes needed to excel in your future career.
We invite high-school students from all over the world to Barcelona, once here they will develop the T–Shaped skills they need to stay on top in a rapidly changing world.
An essential element of the students’ development process at Harbour.Space is learning in action and sharing ideas with others. Participants will collaborate with global industry leaders in design, marketing, business and technology, tackling real world challenges and setting themselves up for success in their future life as college students.
Tech Scouts is a one-of-a-kind program that sets up high-school students for orientation and success in higher education by increasing their capabilities in critical foundational subjects for leaders of tomorrow. The key learning outcome is that students develop a sound foundation in both scientific and creative disciplines, helping them to kick-start a successful future at any college, especially at our own cutting-edge university.
hello@harbour.space
+34 666 23 66 43
hello@harbour.space
+34 674 291 422Veronika Soboleva
Manager of Summer School
Ian Johnson
Coordinator of Summer School
Cristian Rotari
Coordinator of Summer School
hello@harbour.space
+34 666 23 66 4310:00 - 13:00
Start with your first class of the morning learning and exploring with one of our world-class instructors.
14:00 - 16:00
Lunch time! Sit down with other students and teaching staff and chat with them about university life.
16:00 - 16:30
Sit down with one of our teaching staff to receive feedback on your strengths and weaknesses and to talk about your future career.
19:00 - 22:00
Visit one of Barcelona’s famous startups to learn more about entrepreneurship and working in a company.
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GET IN TOUCH
If you have any questions and you can’t find the answer on our web, give us a call or leave us a message.
+34 671 498 303
+34 645 074 453
hello@harbour.space
WHERE ARE WE
We are in the heart of innovative district with modern spaces in Barcelona city.
Port Vell
C. de l’Escar, 26
(Gallery Building)
08039 Barcelona, Spain
FACULTY
Classes for Tech Scouts are taught by our global faculty of world-leading scientists, entrepreneurs and creative geniuses as well as our partners from renowned industry leaders like McKinsey & Company, Google and Cisco. This was last year's all star lineup - expect the same or better this year!
David Zmiaikou
PhD, Lecturer at the Educational Centre of the Belarusian State University
Alexander Dainiak
PhD, Computer Science Lecturer at the Moscow Institute of Physics & Technology
Anton Repponen
Co-founder, Anton & Irene, Program Director of Harbour.Space University
Jan Koerting
Paid Media Lead for Cisco UK & Ireland
Freelancer Digital Marketing
Dmitriy Ivankov
PhD, Postdoc at Institute of Science and Technology (IST Austria)
Leah Isakov
PhD, Advisor at Pallantius Inc, Global Head of BioStatistics
Amy Harrison
Copywriter at HarrisonAmy & Founder of Write With Influence
Mikhail Shupletsov
PhD, Associate Professor at Lomonosov Moscow State University
Kamran Elahian
Founder and Chairman, Global Innovation Catalyst
Jan Koerting
Paid Media Lead for Cisco UK & Ireland, Freelancer Digital Marketing
Balancing between IDEA and SKILL
LOCATION
St. Paul’s School
Av.Pearson, 39-45
08034 – Barcelona, Spain
PUBLIC
TRANSPORT
Buses: 113 - H2 - H4
63 - 68 - 75 - 78
BY CAR
Vladimir Mazin
Msc, Data Science at Harbour.Space University
Norge Vizcay
Msc, Data Science at Harbour.Space University
Maxim Beketov
Msc, Applied Physics and Mathematics at Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology
Yaraslau Zadvorny
PhD, Student and Teaching assistant at the Belarusian State University
Guillaume
Conchon-Kerjan
PhD, Student (Probabilities) and Teaching assistant at Université Paris Diderot
Ian Johnson
Growth Associate and Copy Editor at Harbour.Space University
Michel Lopez
Msc, Interaction Design at Harbour.Space University
LOCATION
Ramon Llul
Universidad de Barcelona
(Residencias)
PUBLIC
TRANSPORT
Buses: 123 - 131 - V15 -
196 - V13
BY CAR
Ronda de Dalt, exit 7
Thomas Pagliaro
Creative Catalyst at Mensch
Ashkaan Golestani
Design Thinker at Mensch
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