Ready for Business
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Project description
The overall objective of the project is to facilitate sustainable development of entrepreneurship in cross-border areas through asset of innovative entrepreneurship support solutions and tools. The partners will develop and conduct Business Simulation Games imitating real-life situations most newly-established companies face and “Be involved” seminars designed according to the interactive “Get inspired – help – share – analyze” concept. ICT Business Simulator imitating a process of business start-up and development will be launched.
The project goes beyond the existing practice and is new and original in terms of its integrated approach that incorporates multiple elements. The format of the solutions allows looking at entrepreneurship from different angles, thus providing an all-round understanding of it. It is expected that the project will revitalize entrepreneurship environment leading to the creation of new businesses and workplaces, thus reducing unemployment and facilitating economic growth of the region. It is estimated that 12-15 new businesses will be established as a result of the project activities.
Project partners
- Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (lead partner), Latvia
- Klaipeda Science & Technology Park, Lithuania
- Daugavpils University, Latvia
- Visaginas House of Creativity, Lithuania
- Ventspils Youth Council, Latvia
- Panevezys Labour Market Training Centre, Lithuania