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Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs

Monthly lump sum for travel and living costs, set by host country: EUR 600–1,200 (e.g. Netherlands 950, Spain 900, Germany 900, Denmark 1,200, USA 1,200); 1–6 months abroad. Provided by European Commission (EISMEA, SMP/COSME) via local contact points.

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Key facts

Amount
Monthly lump sum for travel and living costs, set by host country: EUR 600–1,200 (e.g. Netherlands 950, Spain 900, Germany 900, Denmark 1,200, USA 1,200); 1–6 months abroad
Duration
1–6 months abroad within 12 months; can be split into slots of at least 1 week
Type
Stipend
Who receives it
Individual founder
Equity
Equity-free
Repayable
No
Stages
Idea, Prototype, Pre-revenue, Revenue
Solo founders
Yes
Full-time required
No
Company required
No
University link required
No
Application languages
EN, DE
Location
Resident in an EU/participating country; apply via a contact point in your region

Who can apply

  • New entrepreneur with a concrete business plan, or running a business for no more than 3 years; no upper age limit, 18+
  • Works up to 6 months with an experienced host entrepreneur in another participating country
  • Apply via a local contact point (Berlin: ABUplus, STIC; Saxony: Landesverband Kultur- und Kreativwirtschaft Sachsen in Dresden, TGZ Bautzen)

What usually blocks applicants

  • Must find a host entrepreneur in another country
  • Money only covers time abroad; proof of travel and stay required
  • Only one participation per new entrepreneur

What the official documents say

  • Monthly lump sum by host country: Germany EUR 900, Netherlands 950, France 950, Austria/Italy 1,000 (p. 1)
  • Highest: Denmark, Norway, Liechtenstein EUR 1,200; Ireland 1,100; lowest: Albania EUR 600 (p. 1)
  • Spain EUR 900, Sweden 1,000, UK 1,100, Singapore 1,150, USA 1,200 per month (p. 2)
  • Entrepreneurs with disabilities get EUR 1,200/month in any host country (p. 2)
Official PDF (EN): Monthly financial assistance (exchanges starting from 01/06/2024), version 2024-06
  • Stay of 1–6 months within 12 months; can be split into slots of at least 1 week (p. 3)
  • New entrepreneurs: planning a business or running one for no more than 3 years (p. 5)
  • New and host entrepreneur must be from different countries; register via a contact point in your country (p. 6)
  • Your contact point pays the grant directly to you, based on actual time spent abroad (p. 10)
Official PDF (EN): Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs – Programme Guide

Why founders miss it

A paid stint embedded with a founder in e.g. Amsterdam or Barcelona to test a new market.

Deadline and timing

Rolling via local contact points (2026 intermediary call closed 21 Apr 2026, so new contact-point contracts are being set up)

Frequently asked

How much does Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs pay?

Monthly lump sum for travel and living costs, set by host country: EUR 600–1,200 (e.g. Netherlands 950, Spain 900, Germany 900, Denmark 1,200, USA 1,200); 1–6 months abroad

Who can apply for Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs?

New entrepreneur with a concrete business plan, or running a business for no more than 3 years; no upper age limit, 18+ Works up to 6 months with an experienced host entrepreneur in another participating country Apply via a local contact point (Berlin: ABUplus, STIC; Saxony: Landesverband Kultur- und Kreativwirtschaft Sachsen in Dresden, TGZ Bautzen)

When is the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs deadline?

Rolling via local contact points (2026 intermediary call closed 21 Apr 2026, so new contact-point contracts are being set up)

Where do I apply for Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs?

On the official page: https://www.erasmus-entrepreneurs.eu/. Applications are accepted in EN, DE.

Do I have to pay back Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs or give up equity?

No, it does not have to be paid back. It takes no equity.

Can solo founders apply for Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs?

Yes, solo founders can apply.

Sources and verification

Checked on 8 October 2026. Facts read directly from the official source. This page is orientation, not an eligibility decision.

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