With the goal of helping students develop three core qualities of a global entrepreneur – cultural awareness, independent and creative thinking, and emotional intelligence – the International School of Management and Economics ISME@NEU is proud to present the Winterpreneurs 2026: BizRace Winter Camp, details as follows:
OBJECTIVES
Winterpreneurs 2026 is designed as an immersive multi-day experience for students who are passionate about entrepreneurship and business, and who are ready to push their own limits. The camp is built around four key objectives:
- Broaden cultural knowledge through specially designed workshops on local heritage, nature-based excursions, and games that weave in elements of traditional Vietnamese culture at the Ancient Village of Duong Lam.
- Develop entrepreneurial and business thinking through hands-on trading experiences, where students produce and sell traditional local products they make themselves.
- Strengthen emotional intelligence through meaningful, spirit-building activities and fresh, one-of-a-kind team-building challenges.
- Foster connection and camaraderie among students across programmes within ISME@NEU
PARTICIPANT BENEFITS
- Receive an official certificate from the ISME@NEU, recognising successful participation in and completion of the BizRace hands-on business experience.
- Build practical soft skills and real-world business and entrepreneurship knowledge through a series of live challenges.
- Sharpen teamwork, presentation, and problem-solving abilities.
- Discover your own strengths and potential through cultural and business challenges, gaining clarity on personal direction and career aspirations.
ELIGIBILITY
Open to all students currently enrolled in programmes under the Institute for International Education:
- Students of the International Bachelor Degree IBD@NEU
- Students of the Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship B-BAE@NEU
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
The camp runs over 3 days and 2 nights, combining first-hand exploration and production of local products with real trading activities, selling challenges, and team-building experiences.
Participants will be divided into small teams to compete through a series of challenge legs throughout the programme:
- Leg 1: Set Off – Hunting for Folk Flavours
- Leg 2: The Culinary Hideout
- Leg 3: Masters of Local Produce
- Leg 4: First Deal
- Leg 5: The Finish Line – The Entrepreneurial Edge
Each leg consists of a series of smaller tasks. Teams must complete each task to unlock the next clue and progress through the leg. Upon finishing each leg, teams receive hints to guide them into the next stage of the race.
SCHEDULE
- Dates: 9 – 11 January 2026 (3 days, 2 nights)
- Location: Ancient Village of Duong Lam, Son Tay Town, Hanoi
PARTICIPATION FEES
Participation fee: 3,000,000 VND per student, inclusive of all accommodation, meals, transport, and programme activities.
- Andrews University students: 100% sponsored by Andrews University. However, a refundable deposit of 500,000 VND is required to confirm your place. The deposit will be returned upon completion of the programme.
- Boise State University students: 100% sponsored by ISME. A refundable deposit of 500,000 VND is required to confirm your place. The deposit will be returned upon completion of the programme.
- IBD.UK and B-BAE students: Full participation fee of 3,000,000 VND applies.
