Multi-stage project including an International Training Course, Practical Toolkit for opening a business or organization, conferences with Female Entrepreneurs and local Workshops in Germany, Turkey and Serbia. 

Join our Local Workshop on “Business Ideation: how to go from your idea to actually start your own business” on the 18th of September at 17:30-18:30 at the Henkestr. 91. Registration link: https://forms.gle/RuvJmKKUi2qACJwy5 

Within this project, with the cooperation of Erlangen-Nuremberg University and EELISA European University we organise the Female Founders Conference in the region on the 25th to 27th of September! Check the webpage of the conference and register to participate! Please send us a short email to highlights.e.v@gmail.com if you applied for participation. Link: https://www.eelisa.fau.de/innovation/female-founders/#collapse_1

The conference participation spots are limited, however everyone is invited to the Female Open Networking Night on the 28th of September at 17:30!

Check out also the Toolkit for future female entrepreneurs that was created by our consortium:

The project aims to run analysis of needs and pains and create  hands-on material to encourage business activities among LGBTQ+ communities. Our goal is to showcase good practices, successful case studies and interviews with LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs together with creation of up-to-date resources for funding, prototyping and mentoring . 

Check out our Flip Handbook, created especially with the consideration of needs and aspirations of LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and full of practical tips, success stories and templates! https://heyzine.com/flip-book/33a5e4cfce.html

Feel free to join our Business pride Infostand on the 14th of September at the Christopher Street Day organised by CSD Erlangen! From 13:00 at the Rathausplatz, Erlangen. We will share the results of the projects, hard copies of the Handbook and tote bags with the special LGBTQ+ design!

From June 19th to June 29th, 2024, 38 young individuals from Germany, Spain, Turkey, Portugal, and Bulgaria gathered in the beautiful setting of Gran Canaria, Spain, for a transformative program aimed at Celebrating Diversity and Fostering Inclusivity in Europe.

Over the course of ten days, participants engaged in dynamic workshops, insightful discussions, and interactive activities that emphasized the importance of cultural understanding and inclusivity. The program successfully brought together diverse perspectives, encouraging participants to break down barriers, challenge stereotypes, and embrace the rich cultural tapestry that defines Europe.

Through collaborative projects and cultural exchanges, the group not only deepened their understanding of one another’s backgrounds but also forged lasting connections that transcend borders. The immersive experience allowed them to explore core values such as empathy, respect, and mutual understanding, all while enjoying the vibrant local culture of Gran Canaria.

The program culminated in a shared vision for a more inclusive Europe, with participants leaving inspired and empowered to take what they learned back to their home countries. Their journey in Gran Canaria marked the beginning of ongoing efforts to promote inclusivity and celebrate diversity across Europe, leaving a lasting impact on everyone involved.

50 young people from Germany, Spain, Turkey, Czech Republic, Greece gather in Antalya, Turkey from the 27th March to the 5th of April 2024 for Intercultural cooperation, getting to know European Youth Goals and to develop ideas for their development and own interpretations.

60 young people from Germany, Republic of Macedonia, Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria gather in Istanbul, Turkey from the 20th to the 29th of January 2024 for Intercultural cooperation of young people with and without disabilities. The aim is to encourage participants  to work and learn together. By creating a safe space to interact freely the project  addressed stereotypes, prejudices and sensitive them on the issue of disabilities.

Through the 9-days project in Izmir, Turkey we aimed to increase entrepreneurial spirit, raise the awareness about about the concept of social entrepreneurship of young people from Germany, Greece, Turkey, Romania, Spain. Besides, we encouraged young people to explore the connection between social entrepreneurship and community development and provided young people with intercultural competencies and problem-solving skills. 

49 participants from Germany, Türkiye, Spain, Italy, Czech
Republic, Romania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia and and Greece gather together from the 2d till the 10th of May in Istanbul, Turkey in order to explore the importance of intercultural dialogue, tools to prevent conflicts and youth radicalisation and foster tolerance.

The core objectives of the project are as follows:

– To underscore how youth-led initiatives can further
foster dialogue and discourage radicalization at its roots
level in multicultural societies in participating countries
– To encourage youth participation in public life as an
effective way to promote and practice intercultural
learning and dialogue;
– To disseminate the opportunities of the Erasmus+ and
ESC programmes between directly involving participants
and other involved young people

Young people from Bulgaria , North Macedonia , Italy , Czech Republic , Croatia ,Greece , Turkey and Germany came together in Alanya, Turkey to increase knowledge on the issues connected with CO2
footprint and to encourage them to reduce their ecological footprint.

The core objectives of the project are as follows:

– to deepen the participants understanding of various ways of
environmental protection and action, creative recycling, upcycling, as
way of raising ecological awareness 

– to compare the green and sustainable practices across participating
countries and to support brainstorming of new ideas leading to

– changing daily habits to more environmentally-friendly ones;

– to mobilize the participants and young people to spread up activities around sustainable development goals and green agenda;