WHo are we?

ASPIRE 4.0 – Youth Innovators Accelerate Social Entrepreneurial Mindsets is a two-year cooperation partnership co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme. The project aims to promote entrepreneurship as a pathway to inclusion, employment, and civic participation for young people across Europe. In response to the growing need for innovative and accessible approaches to youth empowerment, ASPIRE 4.0 is built around a structured and supportive accelerator model tailored to the current social and economic landscape.

At the heart of the initiative is the ASPIRE 4.0 Accelerator — a six-step programme designed to guide 25 young participants from the partner countries through the development of viable social business models. This process is supported by a network of 12 trained youth workers who serve as mentors, educators, and facilitators. The methodology combines both online and offline learning, including self-paced digital modules, one-on-one coaching sessions, collaborative exercises, and thematic workshops.

A key innovation of the project is the launch of a multilingual digital platform, which hosts educational content, facilitates mentorship, and connects youth with both local and international networks. This platform enhances accessibility and ensures continuity, allowing participants to engage in learning, collaboration, and the development of their entrepreneurial ideas even beyond the formal duration of the programme.

Beyond training and digital access, ASPIRE 4.0 seeks to foster a mindset rooted in social innovation and civic responsibility. The project promotes leadership, sustainability, and community engagement as core elements of entrepreneurship. By the end of the programme, participants are not only equipped to launch their own social ventures but are also empowered to act as ambassadors of social change within their communities.