Business. Research.
Impact!
Hinksey Labs connects exceptional high school students with top academic and industry mentors for real-world business research.
Research. Business.
Impact!
Business. Research. Impact!
Hinksey Labs was founded by Oxford scholars with a mission to cultivate the next generation of impact-driven business leaders. We provide a world-class practical research programme connecting exceptional high school students with leading academics, industry experts, and impact organisations.
Hinksey Labs connects exceptional high school students with top academic and industry mentors for real-world business research.
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Business. Research.
Impact!
Hinksey Labs connects exceptional high school students with top academic and industry mentors for real-world business research.
Business. Research. Impact!
Hinksey Labs connects exceptional high school students with top academic and industry mentors for real-world business research.
"Ripple's exceptional team created a remarkable and awesome website with professionalism and creativity."
Ava Moreno
NovaTech Solutions
"Ripple's creative team delivered a remarkable & awesome website that surpassed expectations."
Ethan Sawyer
Apex Digital Ventures
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Alex Yong.
Quantum Innovations Inc.
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Founded by Oxford scholars, Hinksey Labs is a business research institute where select high school students conduct applied research under the mentorship of Ivy League and Oxbridge PhDs and MBAs, solving business challenges for real organisations.
Founded by Oxford scholars, Hinksey Labs is a business research institute where select high school students conduct applied research under the mentorship of Ivy League and Oxbridge PhDs and MBAs, solving business challenges for real organisations.
Founded by Oxford scholars, Hinksey Labs is a business research institute where select high school students conduct applied research under the mentorship of Ivy League and Oxbridge PhDs and MBAs, solving business challenges for real organisations.
Our team comes from the best:
Our team comes from the best:
Our team comes from the best:
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Our Programmes
Our Programmes
Our Programmes
Hinksey Fundamentals
Students admitted to the Hinksey Fundamentals programme (4 weeks, 2 live hours per week) join small teams of up to 6 students, mentored by a dedicated PhD/MBA scholar from Ivy League- and Oxbridge-level universities.
In this programme, students explore fundamental business concepts and research methodologies through live weekly online sessions, office hours, and self-paced learning, while conducting a foundational business research project.
Foundational business research project
Mentorship by PhD/MBA scholars from Ivy League- and Oxbridge-level universities
MBA-based curriculum tailored for high school students
Hinksey Fundamentals
Students admitted to the Hinksey Fundamentals programme (4 weeks, 2 live hours per week) join small teams of up to 6 students, mentored by a dedicated PhD/MBA scholar from Ivy League- and Oxbridge-level universities.
In this programme, students explore fundamental business concepts and research methodologies through live weekly online sessions, office hours, and self-paced learning, while conducting a foundational business research project.
Foundational business research project
Mentorship by PhD/MBA scholars from Ivy League- and Oxbridge-level universities
MBA-based curriculum tailored for
high school students
Hinksey Fundamentals
Students admitted to the Hinksey Fundamentals programme (4 weeks, 2 live hours per week) join small teams of up to 6 students, mentored by a dedicated PhD/MBA scholar from Ivy League- and Oxbridge-level universities.
In this programme, students explore fundamental business concepts and research methodologies through live weekly online sessions, office hours, and self-paced learning, while conducting a foundational business research project.
Foundational business research project
Mentorship by PhD/MBA scholars from Ivy League- and Oxbridge-level universities
MBA-based curriculum tailored for high school students
Hinksey Scholars
Students admitted to the Hinksey Scholars programme (12 weeks, 2 live hours per week) join small teams of up to 6 students, mentored by a dedicated PhD/MBA scholar from Ivy League- and Oxbridge-level universities.
In this programme, students benefit from everything covered in the Hinksey Fundamentals programme and take a further step into advanced business and research learning - receiving extended mentorship, gaining industry insights through guest expert sessions, and completing a full business research paper for a real start-up or non-profit.
Guest sessions with industry experts
Full business research project for a real organisation
MBA-based curriculum tailored for high school students
Mentorship by PhD/MBA scholars from Ivy League- and Oxbridge-level universities
Hinksey Scholars
Students admitted to the Hinksey Scholars programme (12 weeks, 2 live hours per week) work in small teams of up to 6 students, mentored by a dedicated PhD/MBA scholar from Ivy League- and Oxbridge-level universities.
In this programme, students benefit from everything covered in the Hinksey Fundamentals programme and take a further step into advanced business and research learning - receiving extended mentorship, gaining industry insights through guest expert sessions, and completing a full business research paper for a real start-up or non-profit.
Guest sessions with industry experts
Full business research project for a real organisation
MBA-based curriculum tailored for high school students
Mentorship by PhD/MBA scholars from Ivy League- and Oxbridge-level universities
Hinksey Scholars
Students admitted to the Hinksey Scholars programme (12 weeks, 2 live hours per week) work in small teams of up to 6 students, mentored by a dedicated PhD/MBA scholar from Ivy League- and Oxbridge-level universities.
In this programme, students benefit from everything covered in the Hinksey Fundamentals programme and take a further step into advanced business and research learning - receiving extended mentorship, gaining industry insights through guest expert sessions, and completing a full business research paper for a real start-up or non-profit.
Guest sessions with industry experts
Full business research project for a real organisation
MBA-based curriculum tailored for high school students
Mentorship by PhD/MBA scholars from Ivy League- and Oxbridge-level universities
Why Join Hinksey
Hinksey students gain a competitive edge for college admissions and beyond through our unique blend of academic excellence and practical business experience - an opportunity rarely available to high school students.
Join us to learn from and engage with top academics and industry experts, develop a practical research project, sharpen your business acumen, build skills to drive real impact, and become part of a network of change-makers!
Showcase an original business research project for a real organisation
Learn from and engage with top academics and industry leaders
Translate your achievements into a compelling college application
Join a network of young change-makers
Strengthen soft skills, such as team collaboration and public speaking
Why Join Hinksey Labs
Hinksey students gain a competitive edge for college admissions and beyond through our unique blend of academic excellence and practical business experience - an opportunity rarely available to high school students.
Join us to learn from and engage with top academics and industry experts, develop a practical research project, sharpen your business acumen, build skills to drive real impact, and become part of a network of change-makers!
Showcase an original business research project for a real organisation
Learn from and engage with top academics and industry leaders
Translate your achievements into a compelling college application
Join a network of young change-makers
Strengthen soft skills, such as team collaboration and public speaking
Why Join Hinksey
Hinksey students gain a competitive edge for college admissions and beyond through our unique blend of academic excellence and practical business experience - an opportunity rarely available to high school students.
Join us to learn from and engage with top academics and industry experts, develop a practical research project, sharpen your business acumen, build skills to drive real impact, and become part of a network of change-makers!
Showcase an original business research project for a real organisation
Learn from and engage with top academics and industry leaders
Translate your achievements into a compelling college application
Join a network of young change-makers
Strengthen soft skills, such as team collaboration and public speaking
Hinksey Labs in Numbers
Hinksey Labs in Numbers
Hinksey Labs in Numbers
12 Weeks
Duration
24 Hours
Mentorship Sessions
Included
Expert Sessions
Included
Partner Organisations
Weekly
Office Hours
Up to 6
Students per Team
12 Weeks
Duration
24 Hours
Mentorship Sessions
Included
Expert Sessions
Included
Partner Organisations
Weekly
Office Hours
Up to 6
Students per Team
12 Weeks
Duration
24 Hours
Mentorship Sessions
Included
Expert Sessions
Included
Partner Organisations
Weekly
Office Hours
Up to 6
Students per Team
Programme Outcomes
Programme Outcomes
Programme Outcomes
Live engagement with top academics, industry experts, and like-minded peers from around the world
Live engagement with top academics, industry experts, and like-minded peers from around the world
Live engagement with top academics, industry experts, and like-minded peers from around the world
Business research paper on a real‑world organisation
Business research paper on a real‑world organisation
Business research paper on a real‑world organisation
Opportunity to make an impact on real-world organisations
Opportunity to make an impact on real-world organisations
Opportunity to make an impact on real-world organisations
Understanding of MBA-based business concepts
Understanding of MBA-based business concepts
Understanding of MBA-based business concepts
Practical experience with research methodologies and advanced AI tools used by leading researchers
Practical experience with research methodologies and advanced AI tools used by leading researchers
Practical experience with research methodologies and advanced AI tools used by leading researchers
Hinksey Labs verified certificate of completion, and a letter of recommendation for top performers
Hinksey Labs verified certificate of completion, and a letter of recommendation for top performers
Hinksey Labs verified certificate of completion, and a letter of recommendation for top performers
Programme Structure
Programme Structure
Programme Structure
At Hinksey Labs, you will master innovative business and research frameworks, applying your skills to deliver a professional business research paper for a real-world organisation. We ensure you have the support to excel through our small-group mentorship model - featuring guidance from top academics, dedicated office hours, guest expert sessions, and collaboration with a global cohort of ambitious peers.
At Hinksey Labs, you will master innovative business and research frameworks, applying your skills to deliver a professional business research paper for a real-world organisation. We ensure you have the support to excel through our small-group mentorship model - featuring guidance from top academics, dedicated office hours, guest expert sessions, and collaboration with a global cohort of ambitious peers.
WEEK 1
Business Fundamentals
WEEK 2
Expert Session
WEEK 3
Research Fundamentals
WEEK 4
Market Analysis
WEEK 5
Competitive
AnalysisWEEK 6
Business
ModelsWEEK 7
Expert
SessionWEEK 8
Advanced Research
WEEK 9
Marketing
WEEK 10
Finance
WEEK 11
Artifical Intelligence
WEEK 12
Presentations
WEEK 1
Business Fundamentals
WEEK 2
Expert Session
WEEK 3
Research Fundamentals
WEEK 4
Market Analysis
WEEK 5
Competitive
AnalysisWEEK 6
Business
ModelsWEEK 7
Expert
SessionWEEK 8
Advanced Research
WEEK 9
Marketing
WEEK 10
Finance
WEEK 11
Artifical Intelligence
WEEK 12
Presentations
WEEK 1
Business Fundamentals
WEEK 2
Expert Session
WEEK 3
Research Fundamentals
WEEK 4
Market Analysis
WEEK 5
Competitive
AnalysisWEEK 6
Business
ModelsWEEK 7
Expert
SessionWEEK 8
Advanced Research
WEEK 9
Marketing
WEEK 10
Finance
WEEK 11
Artifical Intelligence
WEEK 12
Presentations
WEEK 1
Business Fundamentals
WEEK 2
Expert Session
WEEK 3
Research Fundamentals
WEEK 4
Market Analysis
WEEK 5
Competitive
AnalysisWEEK 6
Business
ModelsWEEK 7
Expert
SessionWEEK 8
Advanced Research
WEEK 9
Marketing
WEEK 10
Finance
WEEK 11
Artifical Intelligence
WEEK 12
Presentations
WEEK 1
Business Fundamentals
WEEK 2
Expert Session
WEEK 3
Research Fundamentals
WEEK 4
Market Analysis
WEEK 5
Competitive
AnalysisWEEK 6
Business
ModelsWEEK 7
Expert
SessionWEEK 8
Advanced Research
WEEK 9
Marketing
WEEK 10
Finance
WEEK 11
Artifical Intelligence
WEEK 12
Presentations
WEEK 1
Business Fundamentals
WEEK 2
Expert Session
WEEK 3
Research Fundamentals
WEEK 4
Market Analysis
WEEK 5
Competitive
AnalysisWEEK 6
Business
ModelsWEEK 7
Expert
SessionWEEK 8
Advanced Research
WEEK 9
Marketing
WEEK 10
Finance
WEEK 11
Artifical Intelligence
WEEK 12
Presentations
WEEK 1
Business Fundamentals
WEEK 2
Expert Session
WEEK 3
Research Fundamentals
WEEK 4
Market Analysis
WEEK 5
Competitive
AnalysisWEEK 6
Business
ModelsWEEK 7
Expert
SessionWEEK 8
Advanced Research
WEEK 9
Marketing
WEEK 10
Finance
WEEK 11
Artifical Intelligence
WEEK 12
Presentations
WEEK 1
Business Fundamentals
WEEK 2
Expert Session
WEEK 3
Research Fundamentals
WEEK 4
Market Analysis
WEEK 5
Competitive
AnalysisWEEK 6
Business
ModelsWEEK 7
Expert
SessionWEEK 8
Advanced Research
WEEK 9
Marketing
WEEK 10
Finance
WEEK 11
Artifical Intelligence
WEEK 12
Presentations
Executive Team
Executive Team
Executive Team
Simon Kotlerman, Esq, MBA
Programme Director
Simon Kotlerman is an entrepreneur with a diverse career spanning law, consulting, and start-ups. He began his career as a legal practitioner at a financial regulator, later transitioning into strategy consulting and business development. Dedicated to creating social impact through business, Simon served as a research fellow with the United Nations Development Programme (GRP) and assumed various leadership roles, such as serving on the board of an NGO addressing youth violence and co-chairing the Oxford Entrepreneurship Network. Simon holds an LLB in Law and a BA in Economics from Tel Aviv University, an MBA from the University of Oxford, and has completed executive education at UC Berkeley, UCT, and HKU.
Simon Kotlerman, Esq, MBA
Programme Director
Simon Kotlerman is an entrepreneur with a diverse career spanning law, consulting, and start-ups. He began his career as a legal practitioner at a financial regulator, later transitioning into strategy consulting and business development. Dedicated to creating social impact through business, Simon served as a research fellow with the United Nations Development Programme (GRP) and assumed various leadership roles, such as serving on the board of an NGO addressing youth violence and co-chairing the Oxford Entrepreneurship Network. Simon holds an LLB in Law and a BA in Economics from Tel Aviv University, an MBA from the University of Oxford, and has completed executive education at UC Berkeley, UCT, and HKU.
Simon Kotlerman, Esq, MBA
Programme Director
Simon Kotlerman is an entrepreneur with a diverse career spanning law, consulting, and start-ups. He began his career as a legal practitioner at a financial regulator, later transitioning into strategy consulting and business development. Dedicated to creating social impact through business, Simon served as a research fellow with the United Nations Development Programme (GRP) and assumed various leadership roles, such as serving on the board of an NGO addressing youth violence and co-chairing the Oxford Entrepreneurship Network. Simon holds an LLB in Law and a BA in Economics from Tel Aviv University, an MBA from the University of Oxford, and has completed executive education at UC Berkeley, UCT, and HKU.
Candidate Profile
Candidate Profile
Candidate Profile
We seek academically driven and passionate students while valuing diverse strengths and experiences. Don’t be discouraged if you do not meet every criterion; we assess applications holistically.
Academic Excellence
High school students (Grades 9 - 12) with a strong academic record, such as:
USA: GPA of 3.7 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).
UK: Predicted or achieved grades of AAA or higher at A-Level or equivalent, or 7+ in relevant subjects at GCSE/IGCSE.
International Baccalaureate: An IB score of 36+, with 6s or higher in relevant subjects.
Other systems: Equivalent high academic achievement.
Academic Excellence
High school students (Grades 9 - 12) with a strong academic record, such as:
USA: GPA of 3.7 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).
UK: Predicted or achieved grades of AAA or higher at A-Level or equivalent, or 7+ in relevant subjects at GCSE/IGCSE.
International Baccalaureate: An IB score of 36+, with 6s or higher in relevant subjects.
Other systems: Equivalent high academic achievement.
Academic Excellence
High school students (Grades 9 - 12) with a strong academic record, such as:
USA: GPA of 3.7 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).
UK: Predicted or achieved grades of AAA or higher at A-Level or equivalent, or 7+ in relevant subjects at GCSE/IGCSE.
International Baccalaureate: An IB score of 36+, with 6s or higher in relevant subjects.
Other systems: Equivalent high academic achievement.
Intellectual Curiosity
Demonstrated passion for research, business, entrepreneurship, and social impact through extracurricular activities, projects, or research initiatives.
Intellectual Curiosity
Demonstrated passion for research, business, entrepreneurship, and social impact through extracurricular activities, projects, or research initiatives.
Intellectual Curiosity
Demonstrated passion for research, business, entrepreneurship, and social impact through extracurricular activities, projects, or research initiatives.
Language Proficiency
The programme is conducted in English, and your language proficiency will be evaluated during the interview stage.
Language Proficiency
The programme is conducted in English, and your language proficiency will be evaluated during the interview stage.
Language Proficiency
The programme is conducted in English, and your language proficiency will be evaluated during the interview stage.
Application Timeline
Application Timeline
Application Timeline
Applications for the 2026 Summer cohort are now open!
Applications for the 2026 Summer cohort are now open!
Applications for the 2026 Summer cohort are now open!
Interested in future cohorts? Click here.
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Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We advise applying early to increase your admissions prospects, secure priority tuition rates, and improve chances for additional scholarships.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We advise applying early to increase your admissions prospects, secure priority tuition rates, and improve chances for additional scholarships.
Priority application deadline: 14 April 2026
Priority application deadline:
14 April 2026
Priority application deadline:
14 April 2026
Regular application deadline: 1 May 2026
Regular application deadline:
1 May 2026
Regular application deadline:
1 May 2026
Summer cohort starts: June 2026
Summer cohort starts:
June 2026
Summer cohort starts:
June 2026
