Turn Your Ideas Into Action!

In a world that’s constantly evolving, having an entrepreneurial mindset is not just for business owners — it’s a life skill! The “Young Entrepreneurs in Action” youth exchange brings together young people from across Europe for an inspiring 7-day journey into the world of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial thinking.

Through hands-on workshops, team challenges, and real-world simulations, participants will explore what it means to be an entrepreneur in today’s world. From coming up with business ideas to creating sustainable solutions for local problems, you’ll learn how to turn your passions into impactful projects — whether it's launching a startup or leading a community initiative.

Together, we’ll dive into topics like social entrepreneurship, financial literacy, digital tools, teamwork, and how to pitch ideas with confidence. You’ll gain new skills, meet like-minded young changemakers from different cultures, and unlock your potential to create something meaningful.

This program is all about boosting your creativity, self-confidence, and problem-solving abilities — while having a blast and building connections for life!

Ready to bring your ideas to life? Join us and become a part of the next generation of Young Entrepreneurs in Action!

We are looking for enthusiastic young people from Romania, Moldova, Hungary, Czechia, and Slovakia to take part in this exciting youth exchange on entrepreneurship and innovation!

✅ Who can apply?

• Resident or citizen of Romania, Moldova, Hungary, Czechia, or Slovakia

• Aged between 16–19 years old

• Curious and motivated to learn about entrepreneurship, creativity, and turning ideas into action

• Open-minded, active, and ready to participate fully in interactive workshops, team activities, and discussions

• Excited to work with peers from different countries and cultural backgrounds

• Available for the full 7-day program and committed to active participation in all sessions

• Willing to share what you’ve learned with your school, youth group, or local community after the exchange
  
  

👤 Group Composition:

From each participating country, we will select:

• 8 young participants (ages 16–19)

• 1 group leader (aged 18+), responsible for supporting and guiding their national group throughout the project

No participant can arrive later than the official arrival day or depart earlier than the official departure day. Skipping activity days is not tolerated.

We encourage greener means of travel whenever possible, such as public transportation, carpooling, or contracted bus. Once the groups are formed, we will organize and arrange the most efficient route and means of travel to Izvoare, Harghita County Romania.

The transport tickets will be purchased by the organization for the participants.
Please do NOT buy any tickets on your own without first consulting us, to avoid any risk of your travel expenses being ineligible for reimbursement.

Arrival in Izvoare: 17 August 2025
Departure from Curteni: 25 August 2025
(Some groups might start the travel during the night in order to arrive in time to the activity in time)

IMPORTANT: Most of the costs like travel, activities, materials, accommodation, and daily food, are covered by the Erasmus+ programme. Rest, such as insurance, travel upgrades such as priority, checked-in luggage, 1st class tickets, etc, are not covered. Please, remember, The EU does co-fund, not fully fund this event, therefore you must cover your additional expenses.

All the participants must have valid travel insurance for the whole project period, including the travel days. The insurance must cover the following: 

1. Third-party liability 

2. Lost or stolen baggage. 

3. Accident and serious illness. 

We cannot accept participants without private travel insurance. Supplementary, we also recommend that you get a European health insurance card. Your national health insurance provider issues this card. 

It’s time to showcase your country and culture in a fun, creative way!
Each national group is expected to prepare a short program to present their traditions, customs, and way of life. This is a special moment when participants can get to know each other’s cultures in a relaxed and informal setting.

What to bring:

• Traditional snacks and foods 

• National flags 

• Traditional clothes
  
  

Ideas for your presentation:

• Creative performances (songs, dances, short plays)

• Interactive quizzes or games

• Storytelling sessions or short videos (optional, only during free time)

We encourage you to be as creative as possible — think outside the box! Use theatre, live presentations, dances, or even funny sketches to make your evening memorable.

In the area, the average temperature in early summer is between 10 °C and 25°C. Please check accuweather.com for more updated information about the weather. Casual, comfortable sportswear, slippers or sneakers for indoor and comfortable shoes for outdoor activities. It may also rain throughout our stay, so please pack warm clothes, waterproof jackets, and shoes. 

Arrival Day – Welcome to Izvoare!
Participants arrive at Pensiunea Irgo, get settled in, and join an informal meet & greet to start connecting with each other.

Day 1: Building Our Entrepreneurial Community
Fun team-building games, intercultural icebreakers, and an introduction to Erasmus+, Youth Exchanges, YouthPass, and the week’s program. Let’s set the tone for collaboration and creativity!

Day 2: Discovering the Entrepreneur in You
Workshops on the basics of entrepreneurship: what it means to be an entrepreneur, how to identify opportunities, and turning ideas into action. Includes a fun “Idea Lab” session.

Day 3: From Ideas to Impact
Explore social and sustainable entrepreneurship through interactive group activities. Learn how to create business ideas that make a difference in your community and the world.

Day 4: Tools of the Trade
Dive into digital tools for young entrepreneurs — from creating a brand to promoting ideas online. Includes sessions on budgeting, value propositions, and using tools like Canva or Trello.

Day 5: Pitch It Like a Pro
Public speaking and pitching skills day! Teams will prepare and deliver their business ideas in a friendly “Startup Pitch Challenge.”

Day 6: Adventure & Entrepreneurial Quest Day
Outdoor and indoor team games inspired by real-world entrepreneurial challenges. A fun and active way to test collaboration, creativity, and leadership skills!

Day 7: Reflection, Impact & What’s Next
Time to reflect on our journey, gather feedback, plan how to share what we’ve learned (DEOR), and celebrate with a YouthPass ceremony and closing activity.

Departure Day – See you soon!

In order to apply,  you have to create  an ASEY account, using  the link below.  If you already have an account  you  need to  log in  and complete the application form!
When you are creating the account and applying please carefully read the application form and note that:
1. We are not responsible for the wrong or incomplete data you introduce in the form.
2. Your data such as name, e-mail, and date of birth must be correct. Making mistakes will automatically translate into wrong information on your certificate received at the end of the project.
3. You must use no other e-mail address other than yours. Make sure you have access to it.
4. You have to specify to us if you prefer a vegetarian or vegan menu or have any allergies or intolerances - this cannot be changed during the project .