Net in Action is a local contact point, or intermediate organisation, of the European exchange programme for entrepreneurs “Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs”.

What is Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs?

Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs is a cross-border exchange programme which gives new or aspiring entrepreneurs the chance to learn from experienced entrepreneurs running small businesses in other Participating Countries. The exchange of experience takes place during a stay with the experienced entrepreneur, which helps the new entrepreneur acquire the skills needed to run a small firm. The host benefits from fresh perspectives on his/her business and gets the opportunities to cooperate with foreign partners or learn about new markets.

Benefits

As a new entrepreneur

As a new entrepreneur, you will benefit from on-the-job training in a small or medium-sized enterprise in another Participating Country. This will ease the successful start of your business or strengthen your new enterprise. You can also benefit from access to new markets, international cooperation and potential possibilities for collaboration with business partners abroad.

As a host entrepreneur, you can benefit from fresh ideas from a motivated new entrepreneur on your business. He may have specialised skills or knowledge in an area you do not master, which could also complement yours. Most host entrepreneurs enjoyed the experience so much that they decide to host other new entrepreneurs afterwards.

As a host entrepreneur

It is really a win-win collaboration whereby both of you can also discover new European markets or business partners, different ways of doing business. On the longer-term, you will benefit from wide networking opportunities, and, possibly, decide to continue your collaboration, possibly as long-term business partners (e.g. joint ventures, sub-contracting activities, contractor-supplier relationships, etc).

How does the exchange work?

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1. Application

Whether you are a new or experienced entrepreneur, you can participate by applying via the online registration tool. Contact us and we will follow you step by step!

2. Matching

Once your application has been accepted, you will have access to an on-line database of new and host entrepreneurs also participating in the programme. Net in Action, as your local contact point, is responsible for facilitating contact between entrepreneurs and it will help you look for a partner.

3. Implementation of the exchange

The stay abroad may vary between one and six months in total and Net in Action will provide you with the monthly financial support.

Who can take part?

• New Entrepreneur
• Host Entrepreneur

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You can participate as a New Entrepreneur if:

• You are firmly planning to start a business, based on a viable business plan or you have less than 3 years of total entrepreneurial experience;
• You are a permanent resident in one of the Partecipating Countries;
• You are motivated and committed to collaborate during your stay with an experienced entrepreneur and prepared to contribute to the development of the host entrepreneur's business, making your skills and competences available.

 
There is no age limit (Note: all participants must be over 18 years old).

You can participate as a Host Entrepreneur if:

• You are a permanent resident in one of the Partecipating Countries;
• You have been running a company as an entrepreneur (not employee) for more than 3 years;
• You are willing to share your knowledge and experience with a new entrepreneur and act as a mentor.