Collaborate with entrepreneurs from all over Europe
Join the Erasmus programme for Young Entrepreneurs (EYE)!
What is EYE (Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs)?
Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) is an international exchange programme between young entrepreneurs and their already established colleagues operating in the EU markets.
The programme is financed by the EU in order to create and develop a continental network, for the purpose of facilitating the exchange of experience among the member states of the EU.
The exchange will consist in a period of internship at the company of an experienced entrepreneur, who will help the candidate in the acquisition of the skills required to run a small business.
Why should I host a Young Entrepreneur?
The host entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to share their experience with a young colleague, who will collaborate with them for a period of one to six months, at no cost to the host company, as the host entrepreneur will receive a subsidy from the EYE programme.
But mostly
- Will have the opportunity to evaluate innovative input from the young entrepreneur.
- Will have the opportunity to strengthen their network of relationships and their knowledge of other European markets through the acquisition and establishment of new international contacts.
How do I become a Host Entrepreneur for the EYE Programme?
- You must be permanently resident in one of the countries participating in the EYE Programme
- You must be the owner or manager of a small or medium-sized company or a member of the board of directors of one of said companies
- You must be running your own business for at least 3 years.
- You must be motivated to share your knowledge and experience with young entrepreneurs and to mentor them in the business.
How can I apply?
- Make sure that you meet the aforementioned requirements
- Send a CV to giorgio.anglani@uniecampus.itdescribing very briefly the main reasons why you are interested in the initiative
Why should I want to carry out a period of internship with an Expert Entrepreneur?
As a Young Entrepreneur you will have the opportunity to work with an expert entrepreneur in another participating country. The internship period will improve your abilities, enriching your experiences and preparing you to develop and manage your company successfully. Your stay abroad may last between one and six months. Furthermore…
- Your period of stay abroad will be fully financed
- You will work alongside an experienced entrepreneur
- You will quickly strengthen the skills required to develop your own business
- You will meet successful personalities from the world of business
- You will develop international contacts
- You will get to know another market and different ways of doing business
How do I become a New Entrepreneur for the EYE Erasmus Programme?
- You must be an "aspiring" entrepreneur, with a concrete business plan, or an entrepreneur already operating in the market with a business established no more than 3 years prior to the application
- You must be permanently resident in one of the countries participating in the programme
- You must have a project or business idea expressed through a solid and well-structured business plan
- You must be strongly motivated to enter into business relations with an experienced entrepreneur from another country
- You must be prepared to contribute to the development and growth of the host entrepreneur's business
- You must be willing to cover the costs of the stay abroad that exceed the grant provided by the EU
How can I apply?
- Make sure that you meet the aforementioned requirements
- Send a CV to giorgio.anglani@uniecampus.it describing very briefly the main reasons why you are interested in the initiative
What happens next?
