CulDif

Results

CulDif addressed the need for more inclusive and practical entrepreneurship education for young people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds in Estonia and Finland. Many young people lacked confidence, international exposure, and hands-on experience in developing business ideas.

To respond to this, the project introduced a cross-border learning programme combining entrepreneurship education, practical workshops, and international collaboration. Participants followed a structured learning journey, from self-mapping and idea development to market research, pitching, and a final hackathon, where they worked in international teams and developed their own business ideas.

A total of 37 young people from Narva (Estonia) and Pori (Finland) participated in the project. They gained practical business skills, improved communication and teamwork, and increased their confidence. Participants presented their ideas through video pitches and live sessions. At least 20 participants showed strong progress, and many expressed motivation to continue their studies in entrepreneurship or economics, including at international level.

The project also created lasting impact beyond the participants. CulDif methods and tools, such as the self-mapping template, entrepreneurship workshop formats, and hackathon model are now reused by partner organisations. In Narva Gymnasium, these approaches have been integrated into an Economics and Entrepreneurship module, while in Finland they support ongoing entrepreneurship education activities.

Through cooperation between VitaTiim and SAMK, the project strengthened cross-border collaboration and created a transferable model for youth entrepreneurship education. CulDif demonstrated that combining diversity, practical learning, and international teamwork can support youth employability and entrepreneurial thinking.