What is
YoU Embrace?
Designed to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Europe, YoU Embrace is an exchange program for Ukrainian entrepreneurs, part of the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs program.
It aims to build bridges between Ukrainian young entrepreneurs and experienced entrepreneurs from Austria, Italy, the Czech Republic and Germany.
Why YoU Embrace?
Benefits for mentor / host entrepreneurs:
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Train to Lead: As a mentor, you refine your ability to listen, provide feedback, and motivate—essential skills for any leader;
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Empower Ukrainian Resistance: Your guidance today helps them navigate these challenging times and contributes to the broader resilience of Ukraine;
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Fresh Insights: Mentoring brings new perspectives and ideas from diverse backgrounds into your own thinking;
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Shared Success: As you guide an entrepreneur, you'll also fortify your own leadership skills.
Who can apply?
You can participate in YoU Embrace as an experienced host entrepreneur if:
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You are willing to share your knowledge and experience with a new entrepreneur and act as a mentor;
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You are a resident in Austria, Germany, Czech Republic or Italy and your company is registered there;
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You are the owner-manager of a small or medium enterprise OR a person directly involved in entrepreneurship at SME board level (not employee);
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You have been running a company as an entrepreneur (not employee) for more than 3 cumulative years.
You can participate in YoU Embrace as a new entrepreneur if:
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You have Ukrainian citizenship;
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You are 18 years of age or older;
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You’re firmly planning to start a business (in any sector), based on a viable business plan;
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You have less than 3 years of total entrepreneurial experience (in any sector);
Let's talk!
Are you an experienced entrepreneur from Austria? Let's have a quick chat to discuss You Embrace!
Darya Makshyna
Program Manager, Impact Hub Vienna
If you are not from Austria, please check all the contacts here.