Come to the 4th EC2U Entrepreneurial Week in Coimbra

  • Come to the 4th EC2U Entrepreneurial Week in Coimbra
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On 7-10th October 2024, EC2U students will gather in Coimbra to celebrate transdisciplinary innovation, intercultural teamwork and entrepreneurial experiences.

The Entrepreneurial Week will take you on an inspiring entrepreneurial journey. Students of all disciplines are welcome to join in the adventure. Along the way you will collaborate on new ideas in international and multidisciplinary teams. This time round, the special topic will be “Health Innovation”. There will be workshops led by international experts, and entrepreneurs will share their experience and advice. Capture and reflect on what you learn, your experiences, your ideas, and your inspiration in a learning journal. Explore the lively student city of Coimbra, Portugal, together with other students from across Europe.

Applications until 31st August 2024 

 

Who can apply

We are aiming for a truly international and transdisciplinary event.

  • Curious students, young researchers or staff from the 8 EC2U universities
  • From all disciplines and study cycles
  • No previous knowledge about entrepreneurship is required
  • However, we recommend an effort to raise your Entrepreneurial awareness before attending.
  • The language of the event is English. Good control of English is required.

 

Application process

  • 25 June – 31 August: Application – Apply by filling out the application form.
  • By 10 September: Nomination – You will be notified by email if you were selected. Then formal procedures to provide you with a travel grant can be initiated. Your EC2U Local Coordinator or EC2U Office at your home university will be in touch with you until your Erasmus+ travel grant can be allocated, and your seat confirmed.
  • 6 October: You travel to Coimbra
  • 7-10 October: You enjoy the Entrepreneurial Week. Attendance is obligatory and will be monitored.
  • 11 October: You travel back home, with wonderful memories, new friends, and new ideas.

 

Application form

In your application, we will ask you for some personal information (e.g. contact details and academic background). To get to know you a bit better, there also is a motivation section where we ask you to reflect on different questions (e.g. personal resources, global challenges, etc…).

 

Travel grant

The Entrepreneurial Week is free – it is funded by the EC2U Erasmus+ grants. Students from the EC2U partner universities (Linz, Turku, Salamanca, Pavia, Iasi, Jena, and Poitiers) can receive one of around 5 EC2U travel grants to attend the event in Coimbra. Travel grants will be awarded to confirmed students’ according to their home universities local regulations.

 

Preliminary programme overview

 

What do alumni say?

“Students can expect a fast-paced entrepreneurial adventure, with lots of things to do and no time to waste! I’m sure they’ll still find time to go out with the great people they’ll meet!” Feedback by a participant of the 1st Entrepreneurial Week in Pavia ”

Don’t be afraid to apply if you know little (or nothing) about the entrepreneurial world! It will be worth it.” Recommendation of a participant of the 1st Entrepreneurial Week

“Do not be afraid to put yourself on the spot. That is a safe environment to share your ideas and to test everything you will learn during the week.  Finally, just have fun!” Recommendation of a participant of the 2nd Entrepreneurial Week in Iasi.

“It is very helpful to go with open eyes through the world, to see where businesses can build up and where your help and your ideas are needed.” Feedback by a participant of the 2nd Entrepreneurial Week