SocEntYouth

Applications open for Social Business Academy Cycle 2

This autumn, the Social Business Academy returns, introducing young people to social entrepreneurship.

We’re excited to announce that applications are now open and we’re seeking participants aged 18-24 from Latvia and Finland, who are passionate about entrepreneurship, sustainability, and innovative solutions. Social Business Academy is a great first step for people who wish to learn how to start a business and create a positive impact.

Here’s what to expect:

Bootcamp 🎯

2 in-person days in Balvi/Lahti

  • Intro to the program and social entrepreneurship
  • Start to develop your business idea with the help of mentors

6 online sessions (on weekends) and mentoring over 3 weeks

  • Gain practical business knowledge and skills (sales, finances, pitching, etc.)
  • Learn how to create and develop your business model using tools like Business Model Canva and Problem Tree
  • Continue working on your social business idea with mentors’ assistance

3-day Leadership Camp 🌟

  • Travel to Estonia to connect with other program participants from Latvia/Finland
  • Get inspired and continue learning
  • Pitch your social business idea

Innovation Lab 💡

After completing the core training, the most motivated participants will have a chance to access personalized 1:1 mentorship to continue developing their social business ideas.

We cover transport costs and provide accommodation and meals during the in-person sessions.

⏰ Application deadline: October 10, 2024
📅 The program starts November 2, 2024

Find out our application requirements and more information on the program here: Latvian / Finnish.

🤝 The project is implemented by Reach for Change Latvia, Radošās Idejas, Juvenia, and Lahden Diakonialaitos.

This activity was supported as part of “Social Entrepreneurship for Youth Empowerment in Finland and Latvia”, an Interreg Central Baltic Programme 2021-2027 project co-funded by the European Union (SocEntYouth ID CB0100057). The activity is financially supported by the Society Integration Foundation from Latvian state budget funds allocated by the Ministry of Culture.