About the Project

ENDORSE – Enhancing development of entrepreneurial strategies at university locations affected by brain drain is aimed at universities and colleges in locations affected by brain drain and aims to provide a concept to promote entrepreneurial activities. University/college locations affected by brain drain need to ensure collaboration between the university and local stakeholders to create a business-friendly environment for student entrepreneurs and graduates that can compensate for the lack of other opportunities in these locations.

The ENDORSE concept is an innovative approach that links student entrepreneurs with the universities’ locations by
a) facilitating customized entrepreneurial education and founder support during studies,
b) enhancing access to local resources and
c) building up a local community of entrepreneurs and constantly integrating potential founders.

ENDORSE aims at enhancing the participation of universities located in municipalities affected by brain drain, in activities that shape the local business environment to become more attractive for student entrepreneurs. By implementing the ENDORSE concept consisting of teaching, consulting and networking activities universities should be able to improve their role as a strategic partner for the local business community and for regional policymakers and efficiently contribute to the local innovation potential.

By acquiring a strategic role in the local business and political environment these universities will be able to design entrepreneurship programs for students that consider local characteristics and business opportunities in order to
a) decrease information cost and the risk of starting up a business by offering informed guidance to students and
b) increase the incentives for student entrepreneurs and graduates to start up their business in the region.

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