Empowering Equity Academy
A new inclusive initiative providing a bridge for STEM & sustainability students to access the investment arena.
Let’s face the future of finance, together.
In partnership with
The European VC and PE space needs new skillsets in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and sustainability in order to continue investing in tomorrow’s European Champions.
At the same time, diversity and inclusion has a ways to go in the sector, with women holding only 14% top-ranking positions in venture capital firms in Europe, and 35% of lower-ranking positions.
We want to help change the investment landscape.
First of its kind
Each year we're inviting up to 50 students from across Europe
to attend online and onsite courses
ONLINE 6-10 OCTOBER 2025
Our 1-week specialised online course on how Europe’s private equity markets work
ONSITE 11-16 OCTOBER 2025
Onsite workshops, networking opportunities and attendance of the Empowering Equity event
Partner universities
Thanks to the EIB Institute, students from the following universities have participated
● University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy, Bulgaria ● Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya ● Sciences Po, France ● University of Crete, Greece ● University of Zagreb, Croatia ● Politecnico di Torino, Italy ● University of Latvia ● University of Science & Technology of Krakow, Poland ● University of Lisbon - Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal ●Sofia University, Bulgaria ● University of Cyprus ● University of Chemistry & Technology, Czech Republic ● TU Delft, Netherlands ● University of Bucharest, Romania ● Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden ● Economic University in Bratislava, Slovakia ● TalTech, Estonia ● Sofia University, Bulgaria ● NOVA, Portugal ● KTH, Sweden ● National Technical University of Athens, Greece ● University Politecnica de Madrid, Spain ● Universite Paris-Saclay, France
A sneak peek at our 2025 syllabus
Introduction to venture capital, private equity, private credit and infrastructure investing
Typical fund set up & lifecycles
Investment selection and risk assessment
Key success factors and impact measurement
Testimonials
Hear from our class of 2024 alumni
Investing in tomorrow’s leaders
“The equity investment space is where we can truly turn innovation into tangible results for society at large.”
Silvia Manca Head of Thematics and Advisory, European Investment Fund
"The Academy allows our students to connect with like-minded peers, explore new career horizons and apply technical skills towards innovative sustainable solutions. They thus become part of a vibrant, supportive community!”
Anna Canato Head of Youth Engagement and Society Division, EIB Institute
We look forward to welcoming you
