This report provides the results of the study on the Statistical Analysis of the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) Programme. Following the five years of existence of the EYE initiative, a survey of participants was implemented in 2013 in order to capture the longer-term results of the...

Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs is a cross-border exchange programme which aims to help new and aspiring entrepreneurs acquire relevant skills to run and grow a small business by working with an experienced entrepreneur in another country for one to six months. It increases their know-how and...

Supporting SMEs and helping them to enhance their competitiveness is one of the key elements of a successful regional development policy and remains a priority also for the next funding period. Regional competitiveness and the success of smart specialisation strategies depend heavily on the 23...

Structural Funds (in particular the ESF and the ERDF) have an important role to play in supporting concrete projects aiming to enhance the entrepreneurial mindsets, skills and attitudes of young people. However, so far not in all EU Member States this opportunity has been fully exploited. This...

Business entry and business exit are natural processes that are inherent to European economic life. In fact, 50% of enterprises do not survive the first five years of their life and of all business closures, bankruptcies account in average for 15%. Even though today's failure can hold the germ...

Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs is an exchange programme for entrepreneurs, financed by the European Union. The person you host gets a grant, and there is no charge to your company. This offers you the opportunity to share experiences with a new entrepreneur who will collaborate with you in your...