European Exchange Programme for Entrepreneurs
Erasmus for young entrepreneurs is an exchange programme that offers girls and boys the opportunity to start an entrepreneurial career, learning from professionals running small or medium sized enterprises, located in another EYE programme partner country.
The exchange experience involves a period of paid work (which can vary from a minimum of 30 days to a maximum of 6 months) to be carried out on the premises of the foreign entrepreneur, who will help the aspiring or new entrepreneur to acquire the necessary skills for managing a small and medium sized enterprise (SME). It is also a great opportunity for the host entrepreneur to:
- evaluate his or her own business considering new and interesting points of view;
- collaborate with partners from another country;
- create an international network of professionals;
- learn about new markets.
For more information on the programme, click or tap on the following link: https://www.erasmus-entrepreneurs.eu/
Benefits
- If you are an aspiring or new entrepreneur (new entrepreneur, NE), you will have the opportunity to train on the job within a SME in another country. This will give you the tools you need to start a successful business or strengthen the foundations of one you have already established.
- On the other hand, if you are an established entrepreneur, you will benefit from a motivated mind ready to nurture your business with new ideas. The entrepreneur you are going to host may have specific skills or knowledge in an area that is perhaps unfamiliar to you. Most of the entrepreneurs who have already joined the programme have been so enthusiastic and satisfied with the exchange that they have decided to repeat the experience.
This is undoubtedly a mutually beneficial cooperation, as it offers new market opportunities on a European level and the possibility of identifying other business partners.
In the long term, the benefits could extend to the creation of a wide network of contacts and the decision to continue the cooperation, perhaps as stable business partners (e.g. concluding a joint venture agreement, concluding subcontracts, establishing supply relationships, etc.).
Who are the actors in the programme?
What are the criteria for being considered a successful entrepreneur?
- Company owner or part of the board for more than 3 years
- The company must be an SME
- Permanent residence and company registration in country of destination
- Approved CV
- Entrepreneurial motivation
Minimum standards to be met to qualify as a successful entrepreneur
- Choice of intermediary organisation (JO Consulting)
- Compliance with eligibility criteria
- Motivation and expectations must be clearly stated
- Presentation of CV
What are the criteria for being considered a new entrepreneur?
- Entrepreneurial experience not exceeding 3 years
- Aspiring entrepreneurs with a concrete business idea
- Development of a business plan that is comprehensive, reasonable and sustainable (on digital and green ideas)
- Permanent residence in one of the programme countries
- Appropriate CV
- Entrepreneurial motivation
Minimum standards to be met by new entrepreneurs
- Ability to work in a foreign language
- Compliance with eligibility criteria
- Motivation and expectations must be clearly fulfilled
- A solid personal and professional background
- A well formulated business plan
SHE FOUNDER_ENTREPRENEURSHIP IS WOMEN 4
The main goal of SHE FOUNDER_EIW4 is to strengthen entrepreneurship, develop an international perspective, stimulate the competitiveness of European SMEs and promote potential start-ups, micro and small start-ups in the participating countries. The project focuses on target groups of entrepreneurs with sustainable/green and digital business models.
The consortium aims to:
- provide on-the-job training for new entrepreneurs through discussions with already established entrepreneurs in small and medium-sized enterprises abroad;
- facilitate a successful startup and the development of new business ideas;
- promote the sharing of experiences and information among entrepreneurs on the obstacles and challenges usually encountered during the start-up and development of new businesses;
- improve market access and identification of potential partners for new and established entrepreneurs in other EU and SMP countries;
- support the networking of entrepreneurs between different SMP participating countries, building on knowledge and experience;
- promote matching between entrepreneurs from 'under-represented' countries;
- contribute to EU strategies on sustainable transition, digital transition and increased resilience.
How to create a profile?
Step 1: online application
- Contact JO Consulting through the contact form
- Apply via the EYE portal in the START A NEW APPLICATION section
- Search the intermediary organisation, in this case JO Consulting
- Wait that JO Consulting verifies the application
Step 2: matching
- Access an online database containing the list of new and host entrepreneurs participating in the programme
- Stay in touch with JO Consulting who will help you choose a suitable partner
- Choose the young entrepreneur or host organisation through the mediation of JO Consulting
Step 3: commitment and training
- Prepare an action plan with details of the activities to be carried out
- The parties involved (new entrepreneurs and host entrepreneurs draw up a “Commitment to Quality” project)
- The new entrepreneur participates in training meetings organised by the intermediary organisation
Step 4: realisation of the exchange
- Duration 4-5 months
- On-site support provided by host IO to new entrepreneur
- Development of evaluation material on the exchange
Need more information?
Let JO Consulting guide you and register on the portal by filling in the forms below: