May I participate in the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs programme if I have already participated in other projects funded by the European Union, such as Erasmus+ or ESC?

May I participate in the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs programme if I have already participated in other projects funded by the European Union, such as Erasmus+ or ESC?

The objectives of the programmes vary from one to another. You may participate in the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs programme, provided that any exchanges under other European programmes have concluded.

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