Entrepreneurs' Mobility VII

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Entrepreneurs' Mobility VII is coherent with the policy framework defined by the “Small Business Act for Europe” and it represents a concrete and tangible measure that effectively contributes to strengthen the competitiveness and sustainability of the enterprises within the countries participating in the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs Programme. EM VII fosters entrepreneurial skills and culture and provides expert support to SMEs creation, growth, internationalization and access to finance. “Entrepreneurs Mobility” project offers, within the contractual period of the programme and beyond, business exchange opportunities where new entrepreneurs receive individual support to establish a enriching and sustainable business cooperation with an experienced entrepreneur in another participating country, shadowing day-to-day entrepreneurial activities, implementing innovative and strategic projects. The entrepreneurs are accompanied after the exchange in the follow up activities, to ensure a strong impact on their businesses and the foundations for a long lasting business relationship among the two entrepreneurs involved in the exchange. The quality of the relationships is ensured throughout all project phases, from recruitment and assessment of applications to matchmaking and weekly monitoring of the exchanges, which are based on a clear work programme, strategic for both entrepreneurs. The project main aim is facilitating New Entrepreneurs (NE) to plan and accomplish a successful cooperation with a Host Entrepreneur (HE) in another participating country. Within the contractual period, EM VII will implement overall 170 successful business exchanges, involving overall 85 New Entrepreneurs and 85 Host Entrepreneurs. EM VII Consortia builds upon solid relationships with businesses, with a network of over 200.000 SMEs, and on the proven ability over the years in implementing successful transnational business exchanges among innovative SMEs.