Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) 2027

Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs is a cross-border exchange programme which gives new or aspiring entrepreneurs the chance to learn from experienced entrepreneurs running small businesses in other Participating Countries. The exchange of experience takes place during a stay with the experienced entrepreneur, which helps the new entrepreneur acquire the skills needed to run a small firm. The host benefits from fresh perspectives on his/her business and gets the opportunities to cooperate with foreign partners or learn about new markets. 

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Study LevelEntrepreneurs
• SponsorErasmus Mundus
• Eligible CountryAlbania , Austria , Belgium , Bosnia and Herzegowina , Bulgaria , Canada , Croatia (Hrvatska) , Cyprus , Czech Republic , Denmark , Estonia , Finland , France , Germany , Greece , Hungary , Iceland , Ireland , Italy , Latvia , Liechtenstein , Lithuania , Luxembourg , Malta , Moldova , Netherlands , Norway , Poland , Portugal , Romania , Singapore , Slovakia , Slovenia , Spain , Sweden , Turkey , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States

Benefits

Benefits for New Entrepreneurs

Active participation in the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs programme offers aspiring entrepreneurs access to a wide range of benefits to help successfully run or start a new business:

Up to six months stay with an experienced entrepreneur in another Participating Country to gain first-hand knowledge about business start-up in a wide range of areas such as: marketing/sales, financial accounting, customer relations, business finance etc. You will also have the opportunity to improve your business plan, as well as:

• Building self-confidence and skills: sector-specific knowledge or know-how, technical and management skills;
• Opportunities for collaboration with other entrepreneurs and the development of cross-border business co-operation;
• Networking and building of strong relationships, which can be useful for mutual consulting, business referrals, and for finding business partners abroad;
• Insights into different cultural and organisational settings and how companies function in another Participating Country;
• Insights into the business environment of another Participating Country
• Improved language skills;

Thanks to the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs programme, participants achieve long-term benefits, which are illustrated in the Erasmus success stories

Benefits for Host Entrepreneurs

As a host entrepreneur participating in the programme, you will benefit from the exchange by having the opportunity to:

• Work with an energetic and motivated new entrepreneur who can contribute to your business with innovative views, new skills and knowledge;
• Benefit from a "fresh eye" on your business, and specialised knowledge that the new entrepreneur may have and that you do not master;
• Act as a coach or mentor;
• Learn about foreign markets, expand your business opportunities and engage in cross-border activities;
• Interact with entrepreneurs from other Participating Countries and get opportunities to collaborate with them;
• Network and build strong relationships, which can be useful for mutual consulting, business referrals, and for finding business partners abroad;
• Improve your language skills;
• The large majority of most entrepreneurs enjoyed the experience so much that they decided to host other new entrepreneurs afterwards!
• No application or participation fees are requested.

Discover the benefits experienced by the host entrepreneurs in the Erasmus success stories.

Requirements

The programme encourages the participation of both:

• Aspiring or new entrepreneurs
• Experienced entrepreneurs

Check also:
Free Ongoing Fully Funded Scholarships Guide 2026 (Download Now)

Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more information, kindly visit EYE webpage.