Summary
- Profile Type
- Technology offer
- POD Reference
- TORO20241122029
- Term of Validity
- 26 December 2024 - 26 December 2025
- Company's Country
- Romania
- Type of partnership
- Research and development cooperation agreement
- Targeted Countries
- All countries
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General information
- Short Summary
- The Romanian women entrepreneurship NGO is positioned as a leading platform for women entrepreneurs in Romania, fostering growth, collaboration, and community through networking & collaboration, mentorship & consultancy, skill development, knowledge and information sharing. The Romanian NGO seeks new international partners with whom to engage in international educational projects under European calls. Cooperation will be based on research and development agreements.
- Full Description
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Romanian women entrepreneur, located in Transylvania, founded a community of women entrepreneurs. From all the activities of this community she managed to open an NGO.
The NGO is positioned as a leading platform for women entrepreneurs in Romania, fostering growth, collaboration, and community:
- Networking and collaboration - platform's role in facilitating connections and partnerships among businesswomen - 15,000+ members in the Facebook group
- Mentorship & Consultancy - services like business advice, mentoring programs, and access to consultancy resources tailored for women entrepreneurs.
- Skill Development & Knowledge sharing - training and workshops on essential business skills like marketing, financial management, negotiation, and leadership.
- Information Sharing - access to curated content, tools, and resources relevant to entrepreneurship, funding opportunities, and policy updates; library of free resources for entrepreneurs.
- Visibility and exposure of the brand and the business in online projects on the platform and in social media, online fairs (Spring and Winter).
The NGOs offers the following services:
- Business Advisory Services: Guidance on strategy, branding, marketing, and funding.
- Event Hosting: Regular networking events, conferences, and webinars.
- Online Community Platform: A digital space for members to share ideas, ask questions, and collaborate.
- Advocacy: Representation of women entrepreneurs' interests in public and private sectors.
- Recognition Programs: Awards or showcases for successful women entrepreneurs to inspire and motivate others.
Thus, the Romanian NGO would like to find international partners to develop strategic collaborations for growth opportunities such as building a knowledge hub featuring success stories, industry insights, and best practices; expanding internationally to connect Romanian women entrepreneurs with global networks or launching programs focusing on underrepresented industries or rural women entrepreneurs.
To support its mission of fostering a strong community of Romanian women entrepreneurs, the Romanian NGO would like to further develop its projects and wishes to join international consortia of funding calls:
EU Grants for Women Entrepreneurs
- Erasmus+ (KA2 - Cooperation Partnerships): For projects fostering education, training, and innovation, particularly in women's entrepreneurship.
- European Social Fund Plus (ESF+): For initiatives promoting gender equality, social inclusion, and entrepreneurship training.
Innovation and Digital Transformation Funds
- Horizon Europe (Gender Equality in R&I): Calls that promote gender-inclusive innovation ecosystems and networks.
- Digital Europe Programme: Funding for digital skills training and entrepreneurial innovation.
Social and Economic Inclusion Programs
- European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) Grants: For fostering collaboration, mentoring, and gender equity initiatives.
Networking and Community-Building Specific Funding
- Creative Europe Programme: For cultural and creative networking initiatives, particularly cross-border collaborations.
Cooperation with potential partners will be based on research and development agreements. - Advantages and Innovations
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Advantages and innovation, doubled by social inclusion:
Focus Areas: offers access to a trusted network of like-minded women.
Partnerships: collaborates with universities, NGOs, and local governments.
Sustainability: alligns with EU sustainability and social inclusion goals, SDG 5.
Capaacity Building: community-driven impact, such as mentoring and resource sharing. - Stage of Development
- Concept stage
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 5: Gender Equality
- IPR status
- No IPR applied
Partner Sought
- Expected Role of a Partner
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The Romanian NGO is seeking international partners to collaborate on projects that empower women entrepreneurs through networking, mentorship and social inclusion activities. Partnerships will focus on initiatives developed under Erasmus+ or other European funding opportunities.
Focus areas for collaboration could be:
- Developing innovative educational and training programs tailored to women entrepreneurs.
Promoting gender equality and women’s economic participation through Erasmus+ or other EU-funded projects.
- Addressing rural-urban disparities by empowering women in rural areas with entrepreneurial and digital skills.
- Enhancing employability and leadership skills for women through experiential learning and mentorship programs.
- Supporting research on the barriers and opportunities for women in entrepreneurship, to design evidence-based interventions.
Potential partners could include:
- Educational and social innovation specialists interested in developing joint projects to support women entrepreneurs, including forming consortia to attract European funding.
- High schools, vocational training centers, and other educational institutions that aim to promote entrepreneurship education for women, addressing both urban and rural social and economic challenges.
- Universities and research institutions focused on studying women entrepreneurship, social inclusion, and gender equality, and eager to collaborate on developing innovative educational programs.
- Cities, municipalities, and regional development agencies interested in advancing women’s economic empowerment and integration into local and regional economies through entrepreneurship and employability initiatives.
- Private companies and public entities looking to form consortia for non-refundable funding to promote women’s entrepreneurship, education, and social inclusion through innovative projects.
- NGOs and civil society organizations with expertise in gender equality, women’s rights, and entrepreneurship training, who seek collaboration for impactful programs addressing diverse social and economic needs.
- Chambers of commerce, business associations, and entrepreneurship networks focused on supporting female-led startups, providing mentorship, and enhancing women’s access to business opportunities.
- Organizations and institutions involved in social economy and women-led cooperatives, seeking partnerships to foster sustainable entrepreneurship and inclusive economic growth.
- Training providers and professional development organizations specializing in entrepreneurial skills, leadership development, and digital literacy tailored to women.
- International organizations and networks advocating for women’s empowerment and gender equality, interested in transnational projects and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
- Cultural and creative industries interested in empowering women entrepreneurs in sectors such as design, arts, crafts, and cultural heritage, particularly in rural or underserved areas.
- Tech and innovation hubs committed to closing the gender gap in entrepreneurship by promoting women’s involvement in technology-driven businesses and startups.
Cooperation with the partners identified will be based on research and development agreements. - Type and Size of Partner
- R&D Institution
- SME 11-49
- SME 50 - 249
- SME <=10
- Big company
- Other
- University
- Type of partnership
- Research and development cooperation agreement
Dissemination
- Technology keywords
- 11009 - Creative products
- 11002 - Education and Training
- 11008 - Creative services
- Market keywords
- 07005004 - Education and educational products and materials
- 01001004 - Other commercial communications
- Sector Groups Involved
- Creative Industries
- Targeted countries
- All countries