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Innovation Centre Kosovo*, the contact point for the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs programme in Kosovo, invites all entrepreneurs, from those just starting out to those with experience, to take advantage of this opportunity.
Developed across borders to foster innovation and collaboration as an Initiative of the European Union, the “Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs” (EYE) programme is the best opportunity for entrepreneurs who want to benefit from and learn from experienced individuals (host entrepreneurs from Europe), or share their knowledge with aspiring entrepreneurs from other European countries, in Kosovo.
Individuals from 27 EU Member States and more (Kosovo, Albania, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Turkey, etc.) can participate in the programme for an exchange period of up to 6 months. There is no age limit for the participation of young entrepreneurs and host entrepreneurs (+18).
Application profile/criteria:
- Aspiring entrepreneurs, who have a clear plan to start their own business or already have a newly established business in any field, but not older than 3 years at the time of application.
- Must be resident in the country of application for at least 6 months during the year preceding the application.
Benefits:
- On-the-job training in a host company abroad
Development of entrepreneurial skills
- Gaining business knowledge and networking
- Experience in managing a small business through direct cooperation with the host entrepreneur
The stay of young entrepreneurs abroad will be co-financed monthly by the EU for the period of the exchange!
Application profile/criteria:
- Successful and experienced entrepreneurs (owner-managers) with at least 3 years of experience in running a small, micro or medium-sized enterprise (SME).
- SME owners or persons directly involved in the management board of an SME
Benefits:
- Benefit from new perspectives and ideas, as well as fresh skills
- Explore innovative ideas that can grow their business
- Enable internationalization, access to new markets and create new partnerships
- Gain knowledge of emerging technologies, which can be transformed into new products and services
Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs is a win-win arrangement for both young entrepreneurs and their hosts. Not just a practical job, but an exchange between equals.