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EPOCHA Calendar

2026–27 term dates

Sessions run according to the calendar dates below.

Fall

Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December

Winter

Monday 4 January to Friday 26 March

Spring

Monday 5 April to Friday 25 June

Summer

Monday 28 June to Friday 20 August

Summer dates are provisional. Confirm the year, schedule and fees with EPOCHA before registration.

Admissions

  1. Step 1

    Browse capstones

    Explore open capstones. Registration fees depend on your selected tracks and any custom add-ons.

  2. Step 2

    Pick your capstone

    Click on any listing to see everything you need to know. Find the right fit and register to reserve your spot.

  3. Step 3

    Secure your spot.

    Finalize your payment to confirm your registration and secure your spot. Funding options may be available.

Fees and funding

What a place costs.

Fees cover the full practicum, including training, mentoring and certification. Individual and institutional registrations are both available.

Individual registration

From ₩300,000

Parents or guardians can register a teen directly. Payment secures the place for the chosen cohort.

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Institutional registration

On request

Schools running a dedicated cohort receive a tailored quote based on group size, format and scheduling.

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What’s included

  • Coaching program: AI in the workplace, EPOCH awareness, leadership and intercultural dialogues
  • All sessions with EPOCHA mentors
  • Certificate of achievement
  • Refreshment and/or lunch on in-person camp days
  • When applicable: corporate visit, micro placement, and Practice Enterprise (Stage 2) materials and training platform access

Funding and support

A limited number of bursaries offered by our sponsors is available each intake for trainees who would otherwise be unable to take part. Schools can also fund capstone projects for a cohort of students.

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FAQ

Common questions

Who is the Start-up Lab Camp for?
The camp is open to young people aged 14 to 18. No prior business experience is needed; just curiosity, a willingness to collaborate, and an interest in building something real. All sessions are conducted in English.
What does "practicum" mean — how is this different from a class?
EPOCHA practicums are structured learning experiences where trainees apply their knowledge to real projects under the coaching, mentoring, and guidance of EPOCHA professionals and mentor companies.
What is the 2027 theme, and will it change each year?

We change the theme annually for both the Summer and Semester track.

Summer track: The theme is Social Entrepreneurship. Trainees will build businesses designed to create social or community value. The annual theme shifts each year to reflect current global conversations, giving returning trainees a fresh challenge.

Semester track: The theme AI-Human Collaboration challenges them to design and deliver projects putting hybrid intelligence at the centre.

How many trainees are in each cohort?
We keep cohorts small with a maximum of 10 trainees. This means every participant gets meaningful mentor time, a real team role, and genuine responsibility within their business.
What are the EPOCH capabilities, and why do they matter?
EPOCH stands for Empathy, Presence, Opinion, Creativity, and Hope — five human capabilities identified by MIT Sloan researchers as most resilient to AI substitution. As automation reshapes work, these are the skills that will distinguish people in any career. Our coaching program is built around developing them deliberately.
Is the programme suitable for students without business or tech experience?
Yes, completely. We design the practicum to be accessible to motivated students at any starting point. Trainees come with different strengths — creative, analytical, social, technical — and teams are built to reflect that diversity. We meet participants where they are.
What language is the programme delivered in?
All sessions are conducted in English. This makes the practicum particularly well-suited to students at international schools and those looking to develop professional English in a working context.
How do I enrol — and what's the difference between parent and school registration?
Parents or guardians can register their teen using the parent registration form. Schools and institutions can use the school registration form to register a dedicated cohort; the EPOCHA team will then contact them to confirm format and scheduling.
How does the school registration work?
Schools can register to run a dedicated cohort for their students. Once the registration is submitted, the EPOCHA team will reach out to discuss format, scheduling, and how the practicum fits into your institution's calendar.
Will trainees receive a certificate?
Summer Track trainees who complete the four-week programme receive a certificate of completion from EPOCHA / PEN Worldwide. Completion work also contributes to a professional portfolio trainees can use in future applications and interviews for Higher/Further Education.
Where is each track held?
The Summer Track venue is in central Seoul, in areas such as Yongsan, Mapo, or Itaewon, with easy subway access from across the city. The Semester Track is delivered online. The International Track uses a hybrid format.
What does a typical week look like?
Each week combines workshops, team work sessions, and structured tasks tied to each participant's role. Expect a mix of learning, doing, and reflecting.