Ready for Business Source of funding ERDF Scientific leader Andra Zvirbule Project website http://reforb.eu/ Duration 2017-2019 Budget 467 481 EUR Project description The overall objective of the project is to facilitate sustainable development of entrepreneurship in cross-border areas through asset of innovative entrepreneurship support solutions and tools. The partners will develop and conduct Business Simulation Games imitating real-life situations most newly-established companies face and “Be involved” seminars designed according to the interactive “Get inspired – help – share – analyze” concept. ICT Business Simulator imitating a process of business start-up and development will be launched. The project goes beyond the existing practice and is new and original in terms of its integrated approach that incorporates multiple elements. The format of the solutions allows looking at entrepreneurship from different angles, thus providing an all-round understanding of it. It is expected that the project will revitalize entrepreneurship environment leading to the creation of new businesses and workplaces, thus reducing unemployment and facilitating economic growth of the region. It is estimated that 12-15 new businesses will be established as a result of the project activities. Project partners Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (lead partner), Latvia Klaipeda Science & Technology Park, Lithuania Daugavpils University, Latvia Visaginas House of Creativity, Lithuania Ventspils Youth Council, Latvia Panevezys Labour Market Training Centre, Lithuania
