Pioneer Global Problem Solving Institute summer application deadline: May 3, 11:59PM EDT, 2026
Entrepreneurial Ecosystems
Why do some entrepreneurs make it, and what helps them get there?
How can we change the systems around us to create more opportunity?
In this online program for high school students, you’ll explore how systems influence opportunity—and how improving them can expand access for all.
Entrepreneurship helps create jobs and grow the economy, but not everyone has the same access to the resources needed to succeed.
Business opportunities can create positive change for communities. But access isn’t always equal. In this 12- week course, you’ll discover how systems limit participation and how to build more inclusive solutions.
Multiple terms: Spring, Summer, Fall
Weekdays: Tuesday or Wednesday evenings (60 min, local time)
Weekend: Saturday morning US Eastern Time (90 min)
Three-month program
Online, globally accessible
The biggest problems get solved like anything else: one step at a time. In GPSI, you’ll break down these massively complex global problems, design solutions, and present your work with guidance from university faculty.
Take a look at the entrepreneurial access and opportunities you care about in your community. Identify barriers to participation and analyze where innovation is thriving or struggling.
Work with your team to explore solutions in focused subject areas. Share ideas, apply your skills, and help create practical, real-world approaches.
Share your final project with faculty, peers, and potentially your school. You’ll highlight research, your thinking process, and the impact your solution can have in the real world.
Here, we flip the traditional classroom on its head. You’ll learn on your schedule, meet deadlines, and engage with faculty in a whole new way.
~2.5 Hours of Live Sessions
~4.5 Hours of Asynchronous Work
Lead Curriculum Developer, Kenan-Flagler Business School, UNC-Chapel Hill
Business and Entrepreneurship Disciplinary Expert, Wake Forest University
Sociology Disciplinary Expert, Emory University
Law and Public Policy Disciplinary Expert, Rice University
In GPSI, you’ll investigate the systems that determine who gets to build—and design solutions that open doors to more people. You’ll conduct research, test ideas, and work with students worldwide. And then get feedback from university faculty to create a project that can make a meaningful impact.
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Thank you for your interest in Pioneer’s Global Problem-Solving Institute (GPSI). The application for the Fall 2025 terms is now available. Please select your country/region below:
