The aim of the “Young Innovative Entrepreneurs” project is to create a region wide support system that will enhance the development and implementation of innovative business ideas across the borders by young entrepreneurs in the Barents Region.

There are 4 countries of the Barents region participating in the project – Russia, Norway, Finland, and Sweden.

The financial body is the Kolarctic ENPI CBC Program 2007-2013.

Duration of project is 3 years.

Main activities of the project:
Selection of project participants in each country (new entrepreneurs and potential entrepreneurs with ready-to-use business idea), who are interested in opening own business. The industry sector and the field of business are not limited.
Analysis of the selected participants and elaboration of the individual programs of business development.
Organization of communication for young entrepreneurs of all project countries, provide help in internationalization of business. For development of communication purposes 3 conferences in the project countries and 1 business festival will be organized.
Establishment of the international groups of business experts (mentors) from relevant fields, organization of consultations and support of youth business.

Web: http://yie.act4region.ru