This Entrepreneurial Week will take you on an inspiring journey with the theme “Regenerative Entrepreneurship: Taking Responsibility to Create a Positive Future Together”. Students from all disciplines are welcome to join this journey, collaborating on new ideas in international and multidisciplinary teams.
This time, we will engage our esteemed Entrepreneurs-in-Residence and Professors of Practice throughout the week. There will be workshops led by international experts, and entrepreneurs will share their experiences and advice. Capture and reflect on your learnings, experiences, ideas, and inspiration in an entrepreneurial learning journey. Explore the vibrant city of Turku, alongside other students from across Europe.
Who can apply
We are aiming for a truly international and transdisciplinary event.
- Curious students, young researchers or staff from the 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
- 16 June – 31 August: Application – Apply by filling out the application form.
The deadline for applications may vary from one university to another. Changes to the deadlines for each university will be communicated here and by the local teams.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…) - 30 September: Nomination – You will be notified by email if you were preselected or if you are on the reserve list. Only then formal procedures to provide a travel grant can be initiated. The EC2U team at your home University will be in touch with you to guide you on the procedures. Please do not make any travel arrangements before your seat has been duly confirmed.
- 6 October: Seat confirmation.
- 9 October: You travel to Coimbra.
- 10 to 13 October: You enjoy the Entrepreneurial Week. Attendance is obligatory and will be monitored.
- 14 November: You travel back home, with wonderful memories, new friends, and new ideas.
Expect minor final administrative duties upon your return (certificate of attendance, etc…).
Travel grant
The Entrepreneurial Week is funded by the EC2U Erasmus+ grants. Students from the EC2U partner universities (Coimbra, Linz, Salamanca, Pavia, Iasi, Jena, Poitiers and Umeå) can receive one of around 5 EC2U travel grants to attend the event in Turku. Travel grants will be awarded to confirmed students’ according to their home universities local regulations. Local students attend without mobilities.
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What do alumni say?
“I loved every single second of my participation at the Entrepreneurial Week. I was fascinated with many ideas of the mentors, who always gave a glimpse into the entrepreneurial world. And, of course, the people! I will miss talking to all those open-minded students” – 4th Entrepreneurial Week participant in Coimbra (JKU)
“It has been a unique experience with a lot of learning! We have developed skills for better teamworking” – 4th Entrepreneurial Week participant in Coimbra (USAL)
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 from a participant of the 2nd Entrepreneurial Week
