The implementation of the "Eco-biz: Environmentally Friendly Student Enterprise" project aimed to achieve several key objectives. Firstly, we sought to bridge educational gaps between Gymnázium Břeclav and Anderstorpsgymnasiet Skellefteå by facilitating a robust exchange of experience and knowledge in teaching entrepreneurship. The goal was to enrich the curriculum, drawing on the strengths of both institutions. Secondly, we aimed to deepen our understanding of how major industrial companies in Skellefteå and Břeclav manage the environmental impact of their operations. This knowledge would not only inform our entrepreneurship courses but also instill a heightened awareness of sustainability among students. Furthermore, we aimed to promote the ideas of student business companies to the larger public, fostering community engagement and awareness. By creating tangible outcomes we intended to showcase the tangible results of our students' entrepreneurial endeavors. Collaboration with major industries was envisioned to provide students with real-world insights into sustainable business practices. This exposure aimed to enhance their employability.
The decision to apply for the "Eco-biz: Environmentally Friendly Student Enterprise" project was driven by the dynamic educational landscapes in the Czech Republic and Sweden. Gymnázium Břeclav, having recently introduced its Student Business Company course, recognized a gap in experience compared to the more established Anderstorpsgymnasiet Skellefteå. Both institutions shared concerns about climate change, prompting a need for more proactive sustainability measures within entrepreneurship courses. A critical motivation was the differing levels of collaboration with real companies. Gymnázium Břeclav sought hands-on experience, while Anderstorpsgymnasiet Skellefteå, with a history of successful industry partnerships, aimed to learn effective strategies for engaging students with local businesses. Community impact was a shared goal. Gymnázium Břeclav had successfully engaged its community in sustainable business initiatives, a model Anderstorpsgymnasiet Skellefteå aspired to replicate. The project aimed to facilitate knowledge exchange, allowing both schools to learn from each other's successes and challenges. The application also sought a European perspective, leveraging Sweden's sustainability leadership.