Empowering Future Entrepreneurs: Developing an Online Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program Across Diverse EU Regions

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34190/ecie.19.1.2599

Keywords:

innovation, Entrepreneurship, Hackathon,, Mentoring, Curriculum,

Abstract

The 2023 European Innovation Scoreboard reveals that there is an innovation asymmetry between different EU regions which is leading to an innovation gap. In particular southern and eastern EU countries showcase a lower level of innovation compared to their northern and western counterparts. Addressing this disparity, the ENTRPRENEDU project, funded by the European Union, pioneers a unique approach tailored for emerging and moderate innovation regions. This paper presents the development process of the curriculum for the ENTRPRENEDU online mentoring program, detailing the demand analysis, curriculum development, and implementation phases. This paper contributes to the discourse on entrepreneurial online education and mentoring program development by showcasing a tailored approach to curriculum design. The findings offer practical insights for educators, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to nurture entrepreneurship and innovation in diverse regional contexts.

Author Biographies

Katrin Singer-Coudoux, Fraunhofer IPK

Katrin Singer-Coudoux is a Senior Researcher in the department Corporate Mangement at the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology, with dual MSc and MBA degrees in International Business. Specializing in strategic and business model development, her expertise extends to knowledge and competency development and venture building across the EU.

Henry Nicolai Buxmann, Fraunhofer IPK

Henry Nicolai Buxmann, Senior Researcher at Fraunhofer IPK, specializes in competence and sustainability management. He holds a Master of Science in Business Administration from the University of Amsterdam. Throughout his career, he gained valuable insides on the topic of sustainability and competency development from multiple perspectives, including consultancy and academia.

Markus Will

Dr. Markus Will is Head of Competence Center Knowledge Management at Fraunhofer IPK, Berlin. He holds a master in communication sciences and a PhD in strategic management. As a Certified Scientific Trainer, he has designed and implemented various training and mentoring programs, with 20 years of experience in international management research and consulting.

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Published

2024-09-20

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Vol. 19 No. 1 (2024): 19th European Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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