Business Pride Project

Empowering LGBTQ+ for Entrepreneurship 

Objectives of the Project:

  • TO PROVIDE THE ENCOURAGEMENT AND TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SKILLS, ATTITUDES AND KNOWLEDGE THAT LGBTQ YOUTH REQUIRE TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURS.
  • ANALYSE CHALLENGES AND BEST PRACTICES FOR LGBTQ+ YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES.
  • TO ADDRESS THE OPPORTUNITY GAP FOR LGBTQ+ YOUTH. 
  • TO INCREASE THE ACCESS TO BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE AND FINANCIAL LITERACY, FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES that CRITICALLY IMPORTANT
  • TO DESIGN AND DEVELOP INTERACTIVE BOOK FOR LGBTQ+ YOUTH ENTREPRENEURS AND ALLIES( WHO CAN SUPPORT AND PROMOTE EACH OTHER). 
  • TO CREATE AN ONLINE PLATFORM FOR LGBTQ+ YOUTH TO PROVIDE RESOURCES, EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL AND OPPORTUNITIES TO PROMOTE POSITIVE NARRATIVES, START-UPS AND COLLABORATION.
  • TO CONNECT LGBTQ+ YOUTH WITH LGBTQ+ ENTREPRENEURS AND BECOME THE BRIDGE
  • STRENGTHEN THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES’ INITIATIVES FOR THE RAPID LABOUR MARKET INTEGRATION OF LGBTQ+ YOUTH. 
  • TO ANALYSE THE LOCAL ECONOMY AND ITS STRUCTURE FOR LGBTQ YOUTH. 
 

Online Platform

Our Platform incorporates Interactive exercises on Finances, Emotional resilience and useful resources for newcomers in entrepreneurship! 

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Handbook for future Entrepreneurs

 We gathered the best practices and case studies of sussesful businesses with LGBTQ+ realities in 3 countries and 3 languages. Besides, extra useful tips and ready-to-use canvas! 

Handbook

Participatory Visit

Participatory visit has yielded profound insights into diversity leadership, LGBTQ+ representation, and
entrepreneurial ideas of young locals. 

Report
Analysis Report Link

Analysis Report: Barriers and Opportunities for Young LGBTQIA+ Entrepreneurs

This report investigates the barriers, opportunities, and current status of young LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs in Germany, Croatia, Poland, and the broader European context. Findings are
based on survey responses from 172 individuals (112 LGBTQIA+ & 60 allies , expert interviews, and insights from the “Business Pride” project participatory visit in Nuremberg, Germany. The
study highlights key challenges such as funding barriers, discrimination, and regional disparities, while emphasising opportunities through mentorship, digital platforms, and tailored resources for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs.

CSD Erlangen: Infostand Business Pride

September 14th, 13:00 @ Rathausplatz Erlangen

During the biggest local LGBTQ+ event we presented the
project and its main results such as Business Pride Handbook (Hard copies and digital), online Platform and the Facebook networking community.

It was a pleasure to see high interest and engagement to the project goals and outputs!

Join our Infostand at the CSD Erlangen

Get to know new people, new business ideas, results of our research on LGBRQ+ entrepreneurship and get a free tote bag with a special design!

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