Limited Cohort: Only 25 selected students per year • Apply by July 31, 2026

Limited Cohort: Only 25 selected students per year • Apply by July 31, 2026

Limited Cohort: Only 25 selected students per year • Apply by July 31, 2026

Global Entrepreneurship, Innovation & AI for Young Leaders

Global Entrepreneurship, Innovation & AI for Young Leaders

Global Entrepreneurship, Innovation & AI for Young Leaders

A University of Pennsylvania Certificate Program for High School Students

Powered by Delta Institute

A University of Pennsylvania Certificate Program for High School Students

Powered by Delta Institute

A University of Pennsylvania Certificate Program for High School Students

Powered by Delta Institute

WHY DELTA INSTITUTE X UPENN GSE

Why Students Choose This Program

An immersive, hands-on experience that combines academic depth with real-world application — equipping young leaders to develop ideas, test assumptions, and communicate their thinking with clarity and confidence.

An immersive, hands-on experience that combines academic depth with real-world application — equipping young leaders to develop ideas, test assumptions, and communicate their thinking with clarity and confidence.

Penn GSE Certificate

Earn a University of Pennsylvania Certificate in Global Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and AI, recognized by top universities and employers worldwide.

Pitch Your Own Venture

Design a creative format to pitch your ideas (e.g., a pitch deck, website, AI bot) while you build your venture portfolio.

Real AI Tools & Methods

Apply learning science and AI tools across 4 modules by using AI as an exploration tool, thought partner, experiment engine, and learning assistant.

Global Cohort Learning

Collaborate with ambitious peers across 6 continents on real challenges: building cross-cultural leadership skills.

WHO THIS IS FOR

Who Is This Program Designed For?

Built for high-performing secondary students who want to think, act, and lead as innovators — combining the intellectual rigor of the University of Pennsylvania with real-world entrepreneurship and AI.

Built for high-performing secondary students who want to think, act, and lead as innovators — combining the intellectual rigor of the University of Pennsylvania with real-world entrepreneurship and AI.

Ambitious Young Leaders

Ambitious Young Leaders

Ambitious Young Leaders

Ambitious Young Leaders

Designed for high-achieving students from around the world who are ready to go beyond the classroom, developing the entrepreneurial mindset, AI fluency, and leadership capabilities that top universities and future employers look for.

THE MENTORS

Meet the Instructors

Meet the Instructors

Learn directly from University of Pennsylvania faculty and innovation experts shaping the future of AI, entrepreneurship, and technology.

Learn directly from University of Pennsylvania faculty and innovation experts shaping the future of AI, entrepreneurship, and technology.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

Program Outcomes

Built for high-performing secondary students who want to think, act, and lead as innovators. Combining the intellectual rigor of the University of Pennsylvania with real-world entrepreneurship and AI.

Built for high-performing secondary students who want to think, act, and lead as innovators. Combining the intellectual rigor of the University of Pennsylvania with real-world entrepreneurship and AI.

Penn Certificate of Completion

A University of Pennsylvania Certificate in Global Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and AI, recognized by top universities worldwide

A University of Pennsylvania Certificate in Global Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and AI, recognized by top universities worldwide

A Real Product You Built

A pitch deck, website, or AI app — genuine portfolio evidence of your original idea or solution, developed across the program

A pitch deck, website, or AI app — genuine portfolio evidence of your original idea or solution, developed across the program

Entrepreneurial Mindset Profile

A personalized EMP report highlighting your individual strengths and growth areas as an innovator and future leader

A personalized EMP report highlighting your individual strengths and growth areas as an innovator and future leader

CURRICULUM — 4 MODULES

What You'll Learn & Build

Each module combines a "Big Question", an AI Lab, and a hands-on deliverable builds toward your final product.

Each module combines a "Big Question", an AI Lab, and a hands-on deliverable builds toward your final product.

01

Discover Opportunities

Students analyze trends, organize insights, explore perspectives, and refine problems using AI tools.

01

Discover Opportunities

Students analyze trends, organize insights, explore perspectives, and refine problems using AI tools.

02

Think Like an Entrepreneur

Students challenge assumptions, generate new ideas, and explore possibilities by designing personal AI chats.

02

Think Like an Entrepreneur

Students challenge assumptions, generate new ideas, and explore possibilities by designing personal AI chats.

03

Create Innovative Solutions

Students develop prototypes, visualize ideas, and build learning systems using curated AI solutions.

03

Create Innovative Solutions

Students develop prototypes, visualize ideas, and build learning systems using curated AI solutions.

04

Learn, Build & Grow with AI

Students build personalized AI-powered learning and productivity systems.

04

Learn, Build & Grow with AI

Students build personalized AI-powered learning and productivity systems.

THE SCHEDULE

Choose Your Cohort

Join a global cohort of students exploring entrepreneurship, innovation, and AI. Choose from available program dates and find the schedule that works best for you.

Join a global cohort of students exploring entrepreneurship, innovation, and AI. Choose from available program dates and find the schedule that works best for you.

Cohort I - August 2026 (Special Offer)

Cohort II - January 2027

Cohort III - July 2027

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Dates: August 8 - 23, 2026 | Application Deadline: July 31

Duration: 3 Weeks

Format: Live Online Sessions | Live weekend sessions held every Saturday and Sunday

Exclusive Early Launch Offer available for the August 2026 Cohort. Future cohorts will return to the standard tuition fee.

Cohort I - August 2026 (Special Offer)

Cohort II - January 2027

Cohort III - July 2027

man wearing headphones while sitting on chair in front of MacBook
boy in front of computer monitor
three people sitting in front of table laughing together

Dates: August 8 - 23, 2026 | Application Deadline: July 31

Duration: 3 Weeks

Format: Live Online Sessions | Live weekend sessions held every Saturday and Sunday

Exclusive Early Launch Offer available for the August 2026 Cohort. Future cohorts will return to the standard tuition fee.

INSIDE THE WORK

Project Examples

Each spotlight breaks down the problem students work on, the solution they propose, and the final deliverables they create with mentor guidance.

Each spotlight breaks down the problem students work on, the solution they propose, and the final deliverables they create with mentor guidance.

THE PROOF IN EVERY JOURNEY

Testimonials

These real stories showcase the impact of our programs, the support of our mentors, and the growth that comes with quality education.

These real stories showcase the impact of our programs, the support of our mentors, and the growth that comes with quality education.

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Ready to Start Your Innovation Journey?

Your Future as an Innovator Starts Here.

© 2025 Delta Careers. All rights reserved.

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Ready to Start Your Innovation Journey?

Your Future as an Innovator Starts Here.

© 2025 Delta Careers. All rights reserved.