We are announcing open call for free start-up support within the DISCO project.
There are two types of support:
for creating a new start-up
for established start-ups
We are planning to support at least 25 entrepreneurs preparing new start-ups as well as another 25 already established between January 2023 – June 2024.
All important documents: Terms and conditions of the call for start-ups for the project Developing Innovative Sustainable Cooperation Opportunities (HEI – DISCO) – download Agreement for creating start-up support – download Reporting template for creating start-up support – download Agreement for established start-up support – download Reporting template for established start-up support – download
The online course in Innovation and Entrepreneurship is an integral component of the DISCO Training Program, which is designed for students, academic staff, and non-academic employees in higher education institutions. Its principal goal is to promote entrepreneurship by developing digital innovation, creatidvity, sustainable ideas, and global business services across diverse sectors and disciplines. The course emphasises academic entrepreneurship, digital inventions, sustainable innovations, and Global Business Services by leveraging pedagogical content from Norway, Poland, Switzerland, and Ukraine.
The course covers foundational concepts, practical applications, and real-life examples of innovation and entrepreneurship through MOOC-based lectures and activities. Participants develop their ideas from inception to public presentation through online consultation and oversight. By harnessing synergies amongst the participating entities, valuable feedback and mentorship services are provided to improve inclusiveness, diversity, and broader access to support. The course ensures a future-ready learning environment by providing participants with critical information, skills, and mindsets for sustainable innovation and global business services, benefiting both individual growth and the broader ecosystem.
This course was devised as a part of the project Developing Innovative Sustainable Cooperation Opportunities (DISCO), funded by the European Union under the programme EIT HEI Initiative (European Institute of Innovation & Technology Higher Education Institutions Initiative).
Regulations for Recruitment and Participation in the Project IE – download (PDF)
Declaration of the participant – data processing – download (PDF)
RECRUITMENT FOR MENTORING
As part of the project DISCO we are offering mentoring for students, academic and non-academic staff. Support time is 16 teaching hours per participant.
In 2023 we plan to support 69 participants and in the first half of 2024 another 71 participants.
In 2023 Lviv National Polytechnic University and Sumy State University will be providing lists of candidates for the support.