Can I participate in the programme as a host entrepreneur if I live outside the European Union?

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• 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 ...

• Can a host entrepreneur from Switzerland participate in the programme?

  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 ...

• Can I participate in the programme if I run a franchise?

  Following the European Union definition of small and medium-sized enterprise, entrepreneurs running a franchise can participate in the programme. However, an exchange between two franchisors of the same company is strictly forbidden.

• Can a family member in charge of the family business and/or responsible for certain areas of the family business, be eligible as a host entrepreneur?

  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.

• Can I participate in the programme if I run an incubator?

  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.