EASME seeks Intermediary Organisations (IOs) to implement the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs programme

Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs is a mobility scheme that allows potential or newly established entrepreneurs to spend a period of time collaborating with an experienced entrepreneur in another participating country. Proposals need to be submitted by public or private entities, in partnerships composed of at least 5 entities from at least 4 different Participating Countries.

The call for proposals (COS-EYE-2014-4-05) has a budget of € 4,120,000. The closing date for applications is July 17, 2014. For further information about this call and documents please click here.
The aim of this call is to expand and strengthen the existing network of Intermediary Organisations which act as local contact points for newly established entrepreneurs as well as experienced entrepreneurs in the participating countries. Intermediary Organisations (IOs) will be selected to implement the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs programme at local level. The call will therefore support actions for organisations enhancing and facilitating the mobility of new entrepreneurs, and is not intended for entrepreneurs willing to participate in the programme.

The specific objectives of the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs programme are:
• On-the-job-training for new entrepreneurs in SMEs elsewhere in the EU in order to facilitate a successful start and development of their business ideas;
• Exchanges of experience and information between entrepreneurs on obstacles and challenges to starting up and developing their businesses;
• To enhance market access and identification of potential partners for new and established businesses in other EU countries;
• Networking by building on knowledge and experience from other European countries between entrepreneurs.