Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) 2027

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. 

• Table of Content
• About European Union (EU)
• Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) Entrepreneurs
• Aim and Benefits of Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) Entrepreneurs
• Requirements for Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) Entrepreneurs Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) Entrepreneurs

Aim and Benefits of Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) Entrepreneurs

Benefits for New Entrepreneurs

Active participation in the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs programme offers aspiring entrepreneurs access to a wide range of benefits to help successfully run or start a new business:

Up to six months stay with an experienced entrepreneur in another Participating Country to gain first-hand knowledge about business start-up in a wide range of areas such as: marketing/sales, financial accounting, customer relations, business finance etc. You will also have the opportunity to improve your business plan, as well as:

• Building self-confidence and skills: sector-specific knowledge or know-how, technical and management skills;
• Opportunities for collaboration with other entrepreneurs and the development of cross-border business co-operation;
• Networking and building of strong relationships, which can be useful for mutual consulting, business referrals, and for finding business partners abroad;
• Insights into different cultural and organisational settings and how companies function in another Participating Country;
• Insights into the business environment of another Participating Country
• Improved language skills;

Thanks to the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs programme, participants achieve long-term benefits, which are illustrated in the Erasmus success stories

Benefits for Host Entrepreneurs

As a host entrepreneur participating in the programme, you will benefit from the exchange by having the opportunity to:

• Work with an energetic and motivated new entrepreneur who can contribute to your business with innovative views, new skills and knowledge;
• Benefit from a "fresh eye" on your business, and specialised knowledge that the new entrepreneur may have and that you do not master;
• Act as a coach or mentor;
• Learn about foreign markets, expand your business opportunities and engage in cross-border activities;
• Interact with entrepreneurs from other Participating Countries and get opportunities to collaborate with them;
• Network and build strong relationships, which can be useful for mutual consulting, business referrals, and for finding business partners abroad;
• Improve your language skills;
• The large majority of most entrepreneurs enjoyed the experience so much that they decided to host other new entrepreneurs afterwards!
• No application or participation fees are requested.

Discover the benefits experienced by the host entrepreneurs in the Erasmus success stories.

Requirements for Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) Entrepreneurs Qualification

The programme encourages the participation of both:

• Aspiring or new entrepreneurs
• Experienced entrepreneurs

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more information, kindly visit EYE webpage.