The ENTREHUBS project aimed to address key challenges in EE by promoting a broader understanding of its value creation approach among educators. A primary objective was the establishment of the ENTREHUBS INTERDISCIPLINARY AND COLLABORATIVE MODEL, fostering awareness and adoption of EE as a flexible methodology relevant across disciplines. Another central goal was to INTEGRATE EE IN NON-BUSINESS DEPARTMENTS. This involved equipping educators with the knowledge, skills, and resources to effectively embed ΕΕ into their teaching through the VALUE CO-CREATION HUBS approach, leading to overcoming misconceptions about EE and ensuring its relevance for diverse learning contexts. ENTREHUBS also sought to PILOT ITS INNOVATIVE APPROACH through the development and delivery of an ONLINE SUMMER SCHOOL course. By promoting co-creation between educators, students, and businesses, the project aimed to develop entrepreneurial skills among students while strengthening academia-business links. Additionally, the project aimed to contribute to the broader EU discourse on EE by disseminating its results through targeted events, online presence and publications, advocating for a more inclusive and practical approach to entrepreneurship in HEIs.
BACKGROUND: The participating organizations applied for this project to address critical gaps in Entrepreneurship Education(EE), particularly its limited presence in HEIs, especially in non-business faculties. While EE is commonly offered in business schools, its absence in other disciplines hinders students from developing entrepreneurial competences crucial for success in today’s innovation-driven economy. As defined by the EU Commission (2018), entrepreneurial competence is “the capacity to act upon opportunities and ideas and transform them into value for others; no matter if this value is financial, cultural, or social.” This definition underscores the relevance of entrepreneurship to all fields of study. ENTREHUBS aimed to shift EE from a narrow venture-creation focus to a COLLABORATIVE, VALUE-CREATION APPROACH that emphasizes interdisciplinary engagement and societal impact. NEEDS: ENTREHUBS sought to address the lack of educators equipped to embed EE in their courses, and the limited entrepreneurial opportunities for students in these disciplines. Additionally, the project tackled the insufficient collaboration between academia and business, which is essential for equipping students with practical, real-world skills.