Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs: Transnational exchange program for young and experienced entrepreneurs

The Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs program is implemented by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Thessaloniki, as an Intermediate Organization, participating in the European corporate scheme Columbus 10, from 02/01/2023 and until 01/31/2027.

Program Benefits

Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) is a transnational exchange program between young or potential and experienced entrepreneurs. Thanks to Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs:

• Young Entrepreneurs have the opportunity to gain knowledge from experienced entrepreneurs who run small businesses in some of the countries participating in the program
• Experienced Entrepreneurs (Hospitality Entrepreneurs) benefit from the fresh perspective and specialized skills of the new entrepreneur
• Both sides gain valuable transnational networking
• The ultimate goal of the EYE is to expand the cooperation between European Small and Medium Business

Costs and Process

The new entrepreneur’s accommodation costs are partially financed by the European Commission. The procedures for participating in Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs are simple and are carried out through a special online platform of the Program. entrepreneurs, young and experienced, are supported for their participation by Intermediate Organizations such as ΕΤέΥ.

Who it concerns

The following can participate in the EYE:

• as New Entrepreneurs people who are either “potential” entrepreneurs or have opened their business within the last 3 years
• as Host Entrepreneurs owners/partners or practicing entrepreneurship at the level of d.s. small and medium enterprises (based on the EU definition), who have at least 3 years of business experience

Further information is also available on the website of the Program, Erasmus New Entrepreneurs (erasmusentrepreneurs.eu), through which access is also provided to the online platform for submitting applications, as well as to the ΕΒΘΥ website, www.ebeth.gr.