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I-BIS

3 August 2017    By Eric Wijmenga

The IBIS programme is specifically focused on driving innovation in brand new start-ups. It is an initiative of the European Commission to develop a pan-European approach to growing start up businesses. Inspired by the previous European Business Growth Catalyst (EBGC), IBIS has been developed to support the…

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GLOBAL-SPIN

3 August 2017    By Eric Wijmenga

The objective of GLOBAL-SPIN is to promote effective internationalisation strategies in Academic Spin-Offs. GLOBAL-SPIN aims to increase the competitiveness of European Academic Spin-Offs by supporting these organisation to deal effectively with the challenges of markets' globalisation. We plan to support entrepreneurs in the decision making…

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Empowering Older Workers

3 August 2017    By Eric Wijmenga

Empowering LTU Older Workers project aims to facilitate long-term unemployed (LTU) aging (45+) adults to adapt to the changing requirements of the labor market and highly competitive economy and foster their labour market integration. The project aims to help upskill, update and certify long term unemployed…

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SMART PLUS

3 August 2017    By Eric Wijmenga

SMART PLUS is a two-year educational research project funded by the Erasmus+ program of the European Union which aims to develop an innovative system that identifies gaps in competences required by the tourism industry and educational institutions. In addition, SMART PLUS will offer a range…

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Burnout

3 August 2017    By Eric Wijmenga

Burnout is a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. it occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands. As the stress continues, you begin to lose the interest or motivation that led you…

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ArtENprise

3 August 2017    By Eric Wijmenga

ArtENprise is focused on training artists and cultural operators to develop entrepreneurial skills, making their work financially sustainable. The training is based on the mentoring methodology Enterprise Circles™, and will be adapted to the experiences of this target group. There will be support from mentors and…

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Migrapreneurs

23 June 2017    By Eric Wijmenga

‘Migrapreneurs’ is an innovative project aiming to support under or unemployed highly skilled migrants in entrepreneurship. Funded by the European Commission and involving partners from UK, France, Spain and Turkey, we are working to develop training and resources to support migrants in Europe fulfill their…

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Mind the GAP

25 May 2017    By Eric Wijmenga

It is estimated that 1,300 million people with technical skills will be required by 2020. However, Europe is facing a major skills shortage in STEM (science, technology, engineering & mathematics) sectors as highlighted by the Europe 2020 strategy. Furthermore, women make up a very small…

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