Live the international experiences that
Shape the future of innovation,
careers, education and business
Connect with the world's largest innovation, education and business ecosystems, from Boston to Europe, from Dubai to China. Transform your vision and your career with immersive programs built for people who want to go further.
The future won't wait.
Neither should you!
Our immersions take you inside the environments that are redefining how the world works: leading universities, startups, innovation hubs, laboratories, global companies and creative communities.
Immersion benefits
Far more than an international trip.
A leap in vision, perspective and opportunity
In Innovation Abroad immersions, you will find:
Practical learning
Immediately applicable to your business, projects and ventures, focused on real challenges.
Global ecosystems
Access to the world's leading education, innovation and business ecosystems.
Global Networking
Connections with leaders and experts from around the world, expanding your international relationships and opportunities.
Exclusive visits
Benchmark universities and companies such as Harvard, MIT, Babson College and Beijing Tsinghua University.
International community
Participants from every edition of the programs, expanding your network of connections.
Dedicated team
From Brazil to abroad, with experiences that bring together knowledge, culture and international opportunities.
An exclusive experience,
in a program with access to the finest universities in the world.
Main programs
Our main programs are:
From healthcare to education, from business to technology, our immersions place you inside the environments where the future is being built.
BHI – Boston Healthcare Innovation Program
A complete immersion in the Boston ecosystem, involving leading universities, healthtechs, benchmark hospitals and the experts shaping the future of healthcare.
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Get in touch
Find the program that makes the most sense for your profile
Our team
Meet the people behind
the executive programs at Innovation Abroad
Rafael Kenji Hamada
Physician and innovation specialist, with a background at Harvard Medical School. Rafael was CEO of 2 investment funds specialized in healthcare and education and a director at major healthcare and education companies, with more than 10 years of experience in the innovation sector. He is a 2x TEDx Speaker and a professor of Digital Transformation in Healthcare on the Healthcare Management MBA at BBI of Chicago. He represents civil society at the UN through UNMGCY and advises companies on business and digital transformation. He is the founder of Academy Abroad and the creator of the Innovation Abroad immersion programs.
Our gallery
See some photos from immersions run by Innovation Abroad
Since 2022, dozens of immersions have taken place, with more than 300 participants.
Community
The immersion ends, but the
community that accelerates your future carries on
Join a collaborative digital community with every participant from previous editions of the Innovation Abroad immersions.
A collaborative feed for interacting with participants from previous editions of the Innovation Abroad immersions
The sector's leading news
Opportunities such as online and in-person courses, events and training
In-person and online meetups with participants from previous editions of the Innovation Abroad immersions
Continuing education, with courses on management, entrepreneurship, innovation, business and career, during and after the immersion
Featured in EXAME
Media recognition
that reinforces our credibility
Brazilians present to MIT and Harvard the first metaverse technology for training surgeons
During Boston's innovation week, startup EDUCSIM presented its simulation technology to physicians, researchers and professors from American universities
Testimonials
Real transformations from those who joined the immersions
“I took part in the 2024 edition, and the chance to meet different people with different points of view is outstanding. It was incredible to connect with people from so many fields: investors, researchers and business owners.”
Vinícius Palma
São Paulo, Brazil
“I never imagined taking classes with Harvard and MIT professors. Being part of this immersion was an incredible experience. I highly recommend the program.”
Fernanda Koch
Niterói, Brazil
“It has been great to get to know the universities and the companies. I'll go back to Brazil with a few questions and, without a doubt, many answers to apply to my career and my professional path.”
Leonardo
Salvador, Brazil
“We saw several fantastic places, had classes with incredible professors, and learned a great deal, with a perspective I had no idea I could have. We visited companies, laboratories, hospitals and universities. It was incredible.”
Bruna Ricardi
Cascavel, Brazil
Testimonials from immersion participants, translated from Portuguese.
About us
Innovation Abroad is a career acceleration platform focused on preparing people for educational and professional opportunities, in Brazil and abroad.
Academy Abroad
Healthcare immersions
BHI – Boston Healthcare Innovation Program
CHI – China Healthcare Innovation Program
BHI Special Edition – Medical Students
Contact information
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