- How many times can new entrepreneurs participate? »
- EU outermost regions and OCTs »
- Can I start an exchange with a host company working in a different sector to mine? »
- Who grants the financial support to new entrepreneurs? »
- Must the new entrepreneur find additional funds for his/her stay abroad? »
- Are legal entity forms of no profit cultural associations (NGOs) eligible? »
- How can I find a host entrepreneur? »
- Can a new entrepreneur from Switzerland participate in the programme? »
- Can I participate in the programme as a new entrepreneur if I live outside the European Union? »
- Can I participate in the programme even though my country of residence has no intermediary organisation working on the programme? »
- Can an independent professional (for instance, a lawyer) apply as an 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 new entrepreneurs, provided that the following eligible criteria are met:
- The entrepreneur has less than 3 years of entrepreneurial experience or is firmly planning to set up his own business in the coming months in the one of participating country;
- The entrepreneur must have a viable business plan and a sound educational and vocational background;
- Can a family member, who is planning to take over a family enterprise, participate in the programme as a new entrepreneur? »
- Can the new entrepreneur be part of a cooperative? »
- Can I participate in the programme if my business exceeds 3 years of existence during my stay abroad? »