The Pilot Programme

Erasmus for Young

Entrepreneurs San Benedetto del Tronto, 27th June 2014

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Giuliano Bartolomei President FIDEAS Srl

Vice-President Euro-Net

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What does the programme offer?

An exchange from 1 to 6 months between two

entrepreneurial actors: one established and the other one in

a start-up phase.

A financial assistance for NEs staying in another country

(the European economic contribution is a lump sum

depending on the country of destination).

The support of an Intermediary Organisation, competent in

business support, who provides all the information needed

for the registration, helps the candidates to find their match

and carries out their business exchange.

An European visibility for both the categories involved.

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Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs

The programme EYE offers

to future or to new enterpreneurs (less than 3 years of activity)

the opportunity to make an individual placement mobility

on-the-job training, work on concrete projects

from 1 to 6 monthsgranted by EU

in a successful enterprise (with more than 3 years of activity)

operating in another country involved in the programme.

(*) Since 2014 the programme includes also

the following further 10 Countries Extra-EU:

• Liechtenstein and Norvey (SEE)

• Croazia, Macedonia, Island, Montenegro and

Turkey (Candidates Countries)

• Albania, Israele and Serbia

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How does the Programme works?

Intermediary Organisation

New entrepreneur

going abroad to learn from an

experience one

Experienced host

entrepreneur established in

another EU country

Learning on the job,

exchange of experience,

market access, networking

1- 6 months stay abroad

Coordination

Support

Matching

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The grants for individual mobility

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How to Apply?

www.erasmus-entrepreneurs.eu

STEP 1: Online

application

1. Application from

NE (business plan,

CV, motivation);

2. Application

checked by IO;

3. HE states interest

to participate (CV

and motivation);

4. File is checked by

IO.

STEP 2: Matching

Matching of NE and HE

with the help of the 2

IOs

STEP 3: Contracting

and preparation

1. HE, NE and IOs

establish agreements;

2. NE does pre-

departure induction;

3. NE receives a grant.

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The EYE Programme: a chance for young European Enterpreneurs

• The programme is open to all the economic categories.

• Learning from an experienced entrepreneur in another EU country how to best start and manage an SME;

• FIDEAS and Euro-Net are involved in the programme since the beginning (2009) as we strongly believe that this programme can be an essential element for the training of new enterpreneurs and for the creation of an network between European enterprises.

PRELIMINARY REGISTATION AT ECAS PORTAL:

ECAS European Commission

Athentication Service

http://www.eurocoopnet.eu/

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What are the benefits for a NEW entrepreneur?

Development of international connections and knowledge about foreign markets;

Benefit from possible co-venturing opportunities after the end of the experience;

Gaining insights coming from a different cultural and organizational setting/workplace;

Understanding of the regulatory framework in another EU country.

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Thanks for your attention!

Giuliano Bartolomei E-mail: fideas@topnet.it

For more information on the programme:

http://www.erasmus-entrepreneurs.eu/