EXCITE

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SUPPORT (ERASMUS) OF NEW/ START-UP ENTREPRENEURS WITH A FOCUS ON GROWTH AND TRANSFORMATION OF DIGITAL AND ECOLOGICAL BUSINESS MODELS

The Green & Digital EXCITE project, co-financed by the EU under the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs programme, aims to support new entrepreneurs in the cultural and creative sectors, especially women and young entrepreneurs. Through international cooperation and mentoring with experienced entrepreneurs, the project helps develop entrepreneurial skills, supports green and digital innovation and creates new jobs possibilities. The key results of the project are an increase in the number of new businesses in the cultural and key sectors, the continuation of international networks and support for sustainable development. Based on eight experienced partners, the cooperation will create suitable conditions for gaining new experience and progressive development of one’s own business, up to the pan-European level. Thanks to the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs program, we connect, based on common interests, start-up entrepreneurs with professional foreign teams.

Creative entrepreneurs with less than 3 years of business experience can gain new experience, inspiration, or build new partnerships in seasoned foreign companies throughout the European Union, as well as in countries such as the United Kingdom, the USA, Singapore, and Canada, for several months. At the same time, they also bring fresh air to already established projects. Companies operating in the business sector for more than 3 years have the opportunity to host new foreign entrepreneurs.

Objectives of the project

The EXCITE programme is designed to:

  • Strengthen entrepreneurial skills -> mentoring in particular in the areas of entrepreneurship, leadership and financial competences, which are necessary for starting and running successful businesses in the economic sector
  • Create cross-border cooperation -> call for support for up to 232 exchanges (to adapt business models to support the green and digital transformation)
  • Improve the competitiveness of SMEs and create new jobs
  • Support the growth and transformation of digital and green business models -> increase local readiness for green projects and the ecological transition in the future
  • Increase the innovation potential of universities and associated sectors -> Green and Digital EXCITE focuses mainly on creating partner networks with other sectors to support this cross-innovation effect
  • Promote gender balance in the field of entrepreneurship -> the programme focuses on supporting women in entrepreneurship
  • Expand its impact also in selected countries outside the EU -> 10 exchanges in the countries: USA, Canada, Singapore and the United Kingdom

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Project outputs

  • Preparation of info packs of individual associated countries
  • Creation of FAQ for applicants
  • 6 x physical matching meetings of applicants and their host organisations
  • Workshops focused on creating a business model
  • Kick-off meeting of entrepreneurs
  • 232 exchange stays in EU countries
  • 10 exchange stays in non-EU countries
  • Publication of success stories of young entrepreneurs including analysis and impacts

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The Green & Digital EXCITE project is co-financed by the European Union under the program Erasmus+ .

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