Increasing the potential for entrepreneurship and employment of young people through networking and capacity building

The project focuses on the development of youth entrepreneurship to encourage the production of start-up enterprises, which will help improve the competitiveness of the regional economy. The implementation of the project activities will motivate young people to start their own business ventures.

The main activities of the project include: research and analysis of the existing environment in the cross-border region in terms of the development of youth entrepreneurship; youth business idea competition in Bulgaria and Macedonia; youth clubs for business start-ups and counseling (establishment and operation in 12 months); youth entrepreneurship capacity building program (Start-up Academy phase 1); Development, updating and maintenance of the web portal and social media “Start-up Academy BG-MK”; Business guide “Start@up Smart” for young business enthusiasts; production and promotion of motivational short videos to support youth entrepreneurship; Forum “Development and support of young entrepreneurs in the cross-border area – challenges and opportunities” in Bulgaria. Improving cross-border partnerships between young people with an entrepreneurial spirit through networking cross-border events, trainings, internet and social media tools.