Frequently Asked Questions

 




EU outermost regions »
Can I participate in the programme even though my country of residence has no intermediary organisation working on the programme? »
Can I participate in the programme if I run a franchise? »
How many years experience must I have to be a host entrepreneur? »
Can a host entrepreneur from Switzerland participate in the programme? »
Can I participate in the programme as a host entrepreneur if I live outside the European Union? »
Can I participate in the programme if I run a registered association? »
Can a family member in charge of the family business and/or responsible for certain areas of the family business, be eligible as a host entrepreneur? »
Can an independent professional (for instance, a lawyer) participate as a host entrepreneur in the programme? »
Yes, according to the European Union definition of micro, small and medium-sized enterprise, self-employed professionals are considered entrepreneurs. Independent professionals can participate in the programme as host entrepreneurs, provided that the following eligible criteria are met:
  • Have more than 3 years experience;
  • Run a business in one of the 27 European Member States;
  • Ensure that the new entrepreneur will learn from the exchange and leave with invaluable skills and aptitudes to guarantee a successful business start-up;

Can I participate in the programme if I run an incubator? »