Good Practice From Germany
MEnt is an innovative and dynamic incubation and mentoring programme which gives migrants and refugees the chance to be supported in the first steps of launching entrepreneurial projects. The project intends to facilitate and foster economic and social integration of migrants supporting them in the development of new business initiatives, via light incubation and mentorship programmes. The relationship with mentors is the core of the project, enabling the improvement of emerging business ideas through the interaction with experts in the given business sector and national context.
MEnt have the following activities united in a process: Call for entrepreneurs – two calls for ideas and for people, with the object of attracting migrants aiming at developing a business or at joining a team of entrepreneurs.
- Short training session – a preparatory activity to facilitate interaction among migrants, provide inspiration and support early stage development of a business idea.
- Light incubation – two cycles of two workshops providing know-how, suggestions on the business model, access to markets, resources and key partners.
- Matching with mentors – two mentors’ evening per incubation cycle to present projects to a network of experts who will provide knowledge and guidance.
- Final pitching session – a final pitching sessions in front of mentors, potential investors and supporters to present the business ideas.
Discover some motivational and inspiring stories of migrant entrepreneurship: https://mentproject.eu/stories/.