Empowering Entrepreneurs through SME Financing Education
▶Summary
-Minimization of misinformation in SMEs financing tools and measures; -Awareness raising on alternative fundraising schemes; -Development of a 12 ECTS online course on EU alternative SMEs financi...
▶Objectives
-Minimization of misinformation in SMEs financing tools and measures; -Awareness raising on alternative fundraising schemes; -Development of a 12 ECTS online course on EU alternative SMEs financing schemes ; -Development a European network/entrepreneurial ecosystem; -Development an innovative fundraising mechanism supporting startups; -Enhancement of universities’ role in the preparation & support of young entrepreneurs; -Promote EU policies on SME competitiveness and internationalisation.
▶Activities
- Carrry out project management & coordination activities; - Conduct primary and secondary research and develop a guide with EU and alternative financial schemes, best practices and real-life case studies; - Develop a 12 ECTS elective e-course and its digital learning environment; - Develop a European network for SMEs support operating via a digital platform, supported by networking events; - Organise national fundraising campaigns and hackathons; - Elaborate operational policy recommendations
▶Impact
WP1: Project Management and Coordination; WP2: Guide of EU and alternative financial schemes, best practices and real-life case studies; WP3: E-learning Platform and Online Course; WP4: European Network for SMEs Support; WP5: Dissemination and Policy Recommendations.