Frequently Asked Questions

 




Where did the initiative come from? »
What is Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs? »
What are the programme’s objectives? »
Who can participate? »
Which countries can participate? »
What is the European Union definition of micro, small or medium-sized enterprise (SME)? »
What are the benefits for new entrepreneurs? »
What are the benefits for host entrepreneurs? »
Is there any funding available? »
Who is responsible for the management of the programme? »
What is the link between the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs and Erasmus Mundus for students? »
What are the most important documents relevant to the programme? »
What is a local contact point? »
How can I act as a local contact point? »
May I participate in the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs programme if I have already participated in other projects funded by the European Union, such as Erasmus Mundus for Students or Leonardo? »
Do all entrepreneurs benefit from the funding? »
The programme does not foresee any European funding forhost entrepreneurs. The details of the financial support are subject to an agreement between the new entrepreneur and his/her intermediary organisation and reflect the overall living costs of the country of the stay. For more information, please refer to the section “Who can participate”.