The overarching objective of the Enter4All project was to address and alleviate challenges associated with origin and social barriers, inequalities, and obstacles hindering access to learning opportunities, as well as provide entrepreneurial guidance and support. The project aimed to significantly contribute to the enhancement of inclusion, equality, and non-discrimination. Additionally, it sought to play a vital role in improving the reception and integration of refugees and migrants into society. By tackling these multifaceted issues, Enter4All aimed to create a more equitable and accessible environment, fostering a sense of belonging and empowerment among diverse communities. Enter4All’s Activities aimed at the following outcomes for Migrant Entrepreneurs: Become more aware of the existing business opportunities and more confident on how to exploit them Develop new intercultural, entrepreneurial, and soft skills Establish new networks with key stakeholders, with Native entrepreneurs and professionals, and with each other State and Private Bodies and advisors become more aware of how to support Non-Native entrepreneurs efficiently
The motivation behind our application to receive funding for this project stemmed from recognising, the challenges faced by migrant entrepreneurs, through past interactions with them. Very often, they lack adequate information, resources and support from authorities and relevant stakeholders. These individuals often encounter obstacles in accessing finance, supportive tools, and credit from mainstream institutions for their business ventures, while at the same time they do not have equal access to dissemination and information mechanisms of such support schemes. OECD reports indicate that, despite higher rates of entrepreneurship among migrants compared to the native-born population, migrant businesses exhibit significantly lower survival rates. No wonder why, migrants are a significant part of the so called “Missing Entrepreneurs”. Our proposal aimed to address this disparity by providing practical solutions to enhance non-native entrepreneurs' access to business and funding opportunities. Our efforts aimed to contribute decisively to creating a more balanced entrepreneurial landscape, fostering societal inclusion and cohesion between native and non-native entrepreneurs.