On February 7, 2025, starting at 11 a.m., the first meeting (online) of the partners in the implementation of the project “Initiative for Novel Innovations, Entrepreneurship, and Advancements” (Initiative for New Innovations, Entrepreneurship and Advancements) acronym INNOVATE360 was held. The project lasts 24 months.
The leading partner on the project is KASTORIA CHAMBER Greece KASTORIA, and the other partners are:
YOUTHABILITY Greece Maniakoi Kastorias
Danube 1245 Serbia Sremski Karlovci
Academia Athenae Slovakia Bratislava-Staré Mesto
Foundation Korenyak Bulgaria Sofia
Togaridu Konstantina is the project coordinator in front of the lead partner for our approved Erasmus program KA220-YOU INNOVATE360 and she led the meeting which was attended by representatives of all partner organizations.
Each representative presented his organization, after which the project coordinator introduced the important elements of the project to those present.
The key goals of the INNOVATE360 project are empowering young people through skills development, improving civic education on EU governance, promoting digital inclusion, engaging young people in policy discussions, encouraging cooperation among stakeholders, implementing innovative approaches to youth engagement, ensuring long-term impact by integrating results into regular activities and raising public awareness of the importance of youth empowerment, civic education and digital literacy.
INNOVATE360 is a project focusing on digital skills and green entrepreneurship in Kastoria and the Balkan regions. workshops and mentoring, young entrepreneurs will gain expertise in the field of digital marketing and sustainable business practices.
The creation of a youth-led innovation e-Hub will encourage collaboration, offering virtual spaces and hosting events. The project provides access to resources and networking opportunities, empowering young entrepreneurs.
INNOVATE360 aims to achieve increased digital skills, sustainable business practices and the establishment of a young innovation e-Hub. Expected results include successful mentoring programs, encouragement of ecosystem entrepreneurship, and lasting impacts on the economic resilience of the region. The project aims at cross-border cooperation, entrepreneurial education and strong partnerships. It aims to align with EU youth goals.
After the exchange of information among the participants, it was agreed to form a viber group among them for easier and faster communication and agreement on the next steps.
In front of our organization Dunav 1245, the meeting was attended by Neda Brajenović.
