Can an independent professional (for instance, a lawyer) participate as a host entrepreneur in the programme?
Can an independent professional (for instance, a lawyer) participate as a host 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 host entrepreneurs, provided that the following eligible criteria are met:
Ensure that the new entrepreneur will learn from the exchange and leave with invaluable skills and aptitudes to guarantee a successful business start-up.
The current condition for all entrepreneurs, regardless of their nationality, applying for the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs programme, is to be a permanent resident in one of theparticipating country. Entrepreneurs from Switzerland can participate ...
Yes, interested host entrepreneurs must have their ‘permanent residence' in an EU Member State or in any of the other participating countries to participate in the programme and must have a registered business in that participating country.
Yes, a successful entrepreneur running a family business may participate as a host entrepreneur providing he/she meets the eligibility criteria set by the programme.
Yes, entrepreneurs running incubators may participate in the programme as host entrepreneurs providing they meet the eligibility requirements set by the programme for host entrepreneurs.