Target group
- (Prospective) founders of start-ups (New Entrepreneur)
- Entrepreneurs with more than 3 years of start-up experience (Host Entrepreneur)
How the program works
Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) is a cross-border exchange program that brings together experienced entrepreneurs with (prospective) founders from Europe and beyond.
As a founder, you have the opportunity to work with an experienced entrepreneur abroad for between one and six months. Not only will you gain valuable practical experience there, but you will also learn about entrepreneurial activity at first hand. You will also receive financial support for your stay abroad from the European Commission.
As an experienced entrepreneur, you will benefit from the collaboration through new ideas and the commitment of the founders. The EU funding also means that there are no costs.
Participating countries
- EU member states
- EU Outermost regions e.g. Guadeloupe, Madeira, Canary Islands
- Members of the Single Market Program (SMP) e.g. Iceland, Turkey, Ukraine
Since February 2025, founders have been able to complete an entrepreneur exchange in the following countries:
- Canada, USA, Singpur, UK
Application
All that is required for free registration is a CV and business plan. Find more information here.
In Baden-Württemberg, the program is managed by the central location promotion agency for business and science, Baden-Württemberg International (BW_i). Interested founders and entrepreneurs can contact the contact point at with any questions.
Contact: Eva Gutbrod, phone +49 7112278741, e-mail: eye@bw-i.de.
Contact
Sophia Hess
Research Associate