Option 1. You are firmly planning to start a business, based on a viable business plan.

Option 2. You have less than 3 years of total entrepreneurial experience.

You must also:

• Be a permanent resident in one of the Participating Countries;
• Have a concrete project or business idea, reflected in a business plan;
• Be motivated and committed to collaborate during your stay with an experienced entrepreneur from another Participating Country;
• Be prepared to contribute to the development of the host entrepreneur’s business and make your skills and competences available;
• Be ready to complement the programme funds as needed to cover the costs of your stay abroad.

Remember that your (future) company or activity can be in any sector and there is no age limit.

Note: all participants must be over 18 years old and new entrepreneurs can only take part in the programme once.

• You are a permanent resident in one of the Participating Countries and your company is registered in that country;
• You are the owner-manager of a small or medium enterprise OR a person directly involved in entrepreneurship at SME board level (not employee);
• You have been running a company as an entrepreneur (not employee) for more than 3 years;
• You are willing to share your knowledge and experience with a new entrepreneur and act as a mentor.

Remember that your company or activity can be in any sector and there is no age limit.