The debate about whether being a successful entrepreneur requires academic education is not a new one. If you ask someone, it is almost certain that they will know a few founders with no college degree, like Steve Jobs. However, recent statistics from 2018 showed that, in Europe, a large percentage (84.8%) of startup founders hold …
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Entrepreneurs fuel growth, generate jobs and unleash innovations. Without these business-minded people, the global economy would stagnate. The good news is that an entrepreneurial drive is strong in the younger generations. For instance, the IPSOS 2021 showed that 66% of Generation X and 72% of Millennials exhibit ‘high’ or ‘very high’ entrepreneurial spirits. What needs to be …
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This July, we had the last transnational meeting of the ENTRANCE project in Larissa, Greece, hosted by the iED team. On this occasion, we could discuss the results of the pilot tests of the MOOC and the Toolkit as well as the next steps to conclude the project. Entrance partners at (from left to right: …
One of ENTRANCE’s outputs is the development of case videos. Therefore, successful entrepreneurs from Cyprus, Greece, Lithuania, and Portugal shared their real-life experiences as entrepreneurs and managers. They shared valuable tips for non-business academics and students. All interviews are uploaded to our . Take a look at these inspirational videos: Cyprus Maria Terzi | Co-Founder …
The ongoing conversation about the reciprocal relationship between research/academia and industry is a fact. Research and industry experts have tried to determine the importance of this relationship, defining the benefits of building this rapport and bridging the gap that currently exists but also to understand the difficulties and challenges that both parties face when trying …
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Policymakers in the EU believe that Entrepreneurship Education (EE) programs are a good way to improve the entrepreneurship levels of the regions worldwide. It is argued in the academic literature that EE can help countries promote entrepreneurial behaviours and mindsets, increase skills and abilities to create firms, and influence entrepreneurship rates. However, these programs can …
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An interesting communication titled “Fostering Entrepreneurial Mindset and Innovation in a Cross-Listed Science and Engineering Course” was presented in the ASEE (American Society for Engineering Education) virtual conference in 2020 by Dr. Bahram Roughani, from Loyola University Maryland. The author talked about a new course on Technical Innovation and Entrepreneurship, implemented in Loyola University Maryland, …
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With unprecedented health, social and economic crisis being unleashed across the globe, due to the COVID-19 pandemic; the entrepreneurial mindset is crucial in preventing an increase in unemployment rates, and reviving Europe’s competitiveness and innovative capacity. Considering the above facts, we are pleased to announce the beginning of the new EU-funded program ENTRANCE, which stands …
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