The Project

The project Startup Lab aims to empower adults and NEETs ​with the entrepreneurial, digital, and business skills necessary to create sustainable self-employment opportunities,foster economic inclusion, and contribute to the digital transformation of their communities. The concrete objectives of the project are: -Equip participants with digital entrepreneurship skills in e-commerce, digital marketing, and online business models to enhance their self-employment potential. -Integrate AI and technology-driven tools into training, enabling participants to use AI-powered market analysis, automation, and business intelligence for smarter decision-making and competitiveness.

-Provide mentorship and support for participants in developing and refining viable business ideas, including business plan creation. 
-Enhance employability and self-employment prospects by delivering practical, market-relevant skill-building programs.
 -Foster social and economic inclusion by specifically targeting NEETs and underserved groups, empowering them through entrepreneurship. 
-Encourage innovation and sustainability in business ventures by providing specialized training and resources.     

The project Startup Lab perfectly respond the need to bridge the skills gap and foster digital entrepreneurship, particularly by integrating sustainability and circular economy principles into business practices. The project innovatively combines digital entrepreneurship, AI-powered business intelligence, and circular economy principles into a comprehensive and practical training model. By providing training on digital tools, marketing, and access to online marketplaces, the Project ensures that adult learners can participate effectively in the digital economy while promoting environmental responsibility. By doing so, it will enable participants to build and sustain online businesses, fostering self-sufficiency and economic resilience.