Portugal

Justin Meurer (Germany, Sustainable Tourism) and Carlos Picanço (Portugal, Sustainable Tourism)

Posted onAuthorSimon Opitz

The Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs programme was a pivotal experience in my journey towards sustainable tourism entrepreneurship, as, under the mentorship of Carlos Picanço at Futurismo Azores Adventures, I was able to hone my skills in sustainable strategy and project management as well as gaining a profound understanding of the delicate balance between tourism and its diverse impacts on communities, the environment, and animals. The EYE programme isn’t just about professional growth – for me it was about becoming part of a larger movement towards a sustainable future, and I would wholeheartedly encourage every aspiring entrepreneur to seize this opportunity! The insights, networks, and experiences you gain are invaluable and will undoubtedly shape your entrepreneurial path. Weiterlesen …

Martina Vrankas (Slovenia, Architecture) and Josè Oliviera (Portugal, Architecture)

Posted onAuthorSimon Opitz

Ms. Martina Vrankar gained a new set of skills in the fields of business management, financial management, and marketing in a short period of time. The EYE exchange will benefit her future business by providing knowledge transfer structure of management organization of the architectural office and the rehabilitation processes of build heritage. Weiterlesen …

Marta Rivera (Spain, Architecture) and Tiago Antero Sousa e Silva (Portugal, Architecture)

Posted onAuthorSimon Opitz

I believe that none of this would have been possible without the EYE Erasmus+ programme and that if I could repeat the experience I would certainly repeat it. However, now I will create my own business and I will be delighted that other young people come to learn and have an experience like the one I have had, which I will certainly never forget. Weiterlesen …

Valentina Vergara (Spain/Sustainable agriculture) and Ana Castro (Portugal/Culture)

Posted onAuthorVanessa Axt

Valentina de Jesús Cergara Covelli (NE): “The Erasmus for young entrepreneurs (EYE) program has been an amazing experience! I had the opportunity to meet and share ideas and skills with an experienced and passionate HE, Ana Castro, who taught me what it means to run a business in the real world, as well as the chance to perfect my business plan, acquire new knowledge, discover a new country and make new contacts. Despite the current situation due to the pandemic, we found a way to reinvent and to concretize new ways of working, having a productive relationship until the very last day.” Weiterlesen …

Estefania Fuentes Mederos (Spain/Wellness) and Dietmar Goetz (Portugal/Entertainment)

Posted onAuthorVanessa Axt

Estefania Fuentes Mederos (NE): “I learnt to communicate with confidence in front of a camera and to negotiate with sponsors to create win-win situations. This program is not a program – it’s an experience and helps you be clear in your mind and heart about what is that you want to offer to the world. I can’t be more grateful for all the people I met and all sponsors I found who believed in me and supported me in building my value proposition to investors.” Weiterlesen …

Iván Andrés Mejía Pérez (Spain/Social Entrepreneurship) and José Santos (Portugal/Social Entrepreneurship)

Posted onAuthorVanessa Axt

Iván Andrés Mejía Pérez (NE): „The program for young entrepreneurs is a tool that helped me to perfect my business plan with which I applied, and to have a specific and achievable vision about it. It is a program in which you work hand in hand with an experienced entrepreneur, who will be your guide during the exchange. Here I understood the difference between theory and implementation, and that is that practice requires you to be a proactive person who is in constant interaction with the dynamics and demands of the market. Also, this program offers you the opportunity to learn by doing, which is very interesting and keeps you motivated to continue. In the end, you will be a more focused and professional person.“ Weiterlesen …

Iris Mota (Portugal/Sustainability) and Roberto Dallabona (Italy/Sustainability)

Posted onAuthorVanessa Axt

Iris Mota (NE): “Waking up every day to work and learn about something that I’m really passionate about was very meaningful to me. I was very lucky to work with this company, with a team that welcomed me in all its activities. Roberto has been very important in this journey, due to all his support. A truly enriching experience professionally and personally.” Weiterlesen …

Beatriz Carmena López (Spain/Ecotourism) and Vera Castelbranco (Portugal/Rural Tourism)

Posted onAuthorVanessa Axt

Beatriz Carmena López (NE): “In conclusion, I learned about the importance of being active, productive and attentive in order to improve and grow as a business, but also about the importance of enjoying life and being happy in your free time, which was incredibly easy with Vera.” Weiterlesen …

Philipp Gruber (Germany/Architecture) and Nuno Brandão Costa (Portugal/Architecture)

Posted onAuthorViktoria Beinrott

It was a great experience to participate in the EYE programme and to work with Nuno Brandão Costa. I received insights about low-cost housing in Portugal and learned efficient working methods in the design and execution process of architecture projects. The programme gave me the possibility to experiment in the unknown context of research work in architecture and I seek to implement this new skill to my future practice. Weiterlesen …