NE profile

NEs are defined as entrepreneurs in the early stages. This includes both nascent (i.e. "would-be") entrepreneurs, who are firmly planning to start their own business based on a viable business plan, and entrepreneurs who have recently started their own business (i.e. been in operation for not more than three years).

Whether planned or already existing, the business can be in any sector. NEs should be interested in contributing to the development of the HE's business and making available their own business skills, as well as gaining useful know-how for their own business. NEs must demonstrate a sound educational and vocational background and a viable business idea. NEs should also demonstrate vision, commitment, initiative and creativity.

An NE candidate should also be able and willing to raise additional funds to cover the costs of the stay that exceed the EU's grant.

 

NEs will be eligible to participate if they have demonstrated sufficient entrepreneurial skills in the documentation validated by the IO. This information, submitted via a web-based registration form, shall inter alia comprise a CV and give details about relevant skills, experience, education, language knowledge, current sector of activity and motivation to work abroad with an HE, which should be demonstrated by a promising business/work/learning plan linked to a concrete business project.