Entrepreneurial EQ

Main aim: to equip young people with the necessary entrepreneurial knowledge and skills while integrating the principles of emotional intelligence. The project focuses on nurturing emotional intelligence to enhance their ability to start and manage successful businesses, foster innovative thinking, and develop resilience in the face of challenges.

Objectives:

1. To provide young people with the essential knowledge and practical skills necessary for entrepreneurship, including business planning, marketing, financial management, and leadership.
2. To integrate emotional intelligence principles into entrepreneurial education, enabling young people to understand and manage their emotions effectively, build positive relationships, and make informed decisions.
3. To foster creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills among young entrepreneurs through workshops, interactive activities, and entrepreneurial challenges.
4. To promote collaboration, networking, and knowledge sharing among young entrepreneurs, creating a supportive and inspiring entrepreneurial community.5. To facilitate the development of personal attributes such as self-confidence, adaptability, resilience, and perseverance, which are crucial for entrepreneurial success.

 

Activities:

Kick-off meeting in Lithuania | March 2024

The project started with a kick-off meeting in Vilnius, Lithuania on 21 March 2024, where 6 partners introduced their organisations, discussed project objectives, and defined responsibilities and timelines. Key project outputs including the entrepreneurship toolkit, success stories, and best practices handbook were planned and structured.

International mentoring and coaching in Spain | September 2024

The training activity in Córdoba, Spain, on 17-19 September 2024, included interactive workshops, group activities, and study visits to local entrepreneurial organisations. 16 participants explored real business environments, developed entrepreneurial skills, and exchanged experiences through practical learning sessions.

International entrepreneurial training and workshops in the Netherlands | January 2025

An international training activity in St. Maarten (Caribbean Netherlands) on 14-16 January 2025 focused on developing entrepreneurial competences combined with emotional intelligence. 12 participants engaged in workshops on business planning, marketing, leadership, innovation, and financial management, strengthening both practical and interpersonal skills.

Entrepreneurial community and networking in each partner country | 2024–2025

Local activities were organised in all partner countries to promote entrepreneurship and emotional intelligence among young people. These activities included workshops, networking events, and dissemination initiatives, encouraging knowledge transfer and community engagement.

Intellectual outputs creation | 2024–2025

Partners collaboratively developed key project outputs, including an entrepreneurship toolkit, a collection of success stories, and a Best Practices handbook. Each partner contributed content, case studies, and practical tools aimed at supporting young entrepreneurs across Europe.

Final meeting (online) | 2025

The project concluded with online meetings where partners reviewed final results, ensured completion of outputs, and discussed dissemination and sustainability strategies. Final adjustments to the toolkit and materials were completed before project closure.

This project is funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ program, supporting education, training, youth, and sports initiatives across Europe.

Results:

1. Increased entrepreneurial knowledge, skills, and confidence among young people, enabling them to pursue business opportunities and contribute to economic growth.
2. Enhanced emotional intelligence competencies among young entrepreneurs, leading to effective communication, relationship building, and decision-making in entrepreneurial contexts.
3. Creation of a supportive and collaborative entrepreneurial community, fostering networking, knowledge sharing, and peer support.
4. Long-term sustainability through the integration of entrepreneurship and emotional intelligence education into formal and non-formal educational systems, collaboration with entrepreneurial ecosystems, and engagement with relevant stakeholders.
5. The Entrepreneurship toolkit, Success stories, and a Best Practices handbook.

This project is funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ program, supporting education, training, youth, and sports initiatives across Europe.

Key details

Results from this project

Everything this project produced is free to download and reuse.

• Entrepreneurship EQ Toolkit EN Toolkit · PDF
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• Entrepreneurship EQ Toolkit LT Toolkit · PDF
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• Best Practices Handbook for Integrating Emotional Intelligence into Entrepreneurial Education Handbook · PDF
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• Entrepreneurial EQ Success Stories Booklet Digital Resource · PDF
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What's next

Upcoming mobilities and local workshops are announced through our open calls. Materials produced by the project are shared in our resources library.