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Savonia’s pioneering role in EU4Dual’s entrepreneurial mobility

Savonia University of Applied Sciences has teamed up with ESTIA (France) and other EU4DUAL alliance members to create a new entrepreneurship mobility programme. This programme helps students start businesses across borders whilst continuing their studies. The pilot programme, which includes French student Romane Forment, shows how well it works in developing business skills and encouraging international partnerships. By combining work-based learning with entrepreneurship education, Savonia is leading the way in creating forward-thinking, innovation-focused higher education.

In early 2024, Savonia University of Applied Sciences worked with ESTIA (France) to start the first entrepreneurship mobility pilot through the EU4DUAL alliance. The programme goes beyond traditional student exchanges by putting students into real business environments in different countries. Students get support from both Finnish and French business experts, showing how the programme brings together different approaches.

The entrepreneurship mobility programme focuses on creating a complete support system. It brings together academic knowledge with practical business skills and gives students access to different research and development facilities. By helping institutions work together, share resources and deliver programmes jointly, the programme aims to turn innovative ideas into successful businesses. This approach not only broadens what students learn but also encourages innovation across borders, helping European startups grow sustainably.

First EU4DUAL entrepreneurship mobility in action

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