About project

“GirlPower” project provides fine-tuned entrepreneurial education to girls who are 15-18 years old, enrolled in secondary education and reside in Latvia and Estonia. We offer a mix of interactive and dynamic events targeted at the development of business knowledge and competences, an opportunity to practice real-life entrepreneurship in international student companies, meetings with amazing people, who will inspire trainees and help them grow and move forward fast, a modern IT tool and game-based exercises that will make the learning process so much fun. Beside that, the project gives a possibility to travel across Latvia and Estonia, make friends with peers from both countries and easily improve English language.

“GirlPower” project is implemented by Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies and Centre of Educational Innovation of University of Tartu. It is co-financed by the European Union in the framework of the Central Baltic Programme 2014-2020. Project duration is 26 months: from November 2020 until December 2022. Project budget is 379 464.13 EUR; co-financing of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is 307 365.93 EUR.

It is expected that 80 girls from Latvia and Estonia will be involved in the project on a continuous basis. 20 student companies will be established.

We also aim to promote importance of early entrepreneurial education, increase its attractiveness among students and their parents, as well as facilitate its expansion via various stakeholders, such as secondary schools and other educational institutions, business centres, youth organizations, municipalities and others. In November 2022, we will present a 30-hour Study Module to all interested parties and conduct a series of training events on how to use it and integrate into regular activities

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The training programme lasts for 9 months and is based on a number of activities.

1
Idea generation workshop
“Come with nothing, leave with a goal”
The event is meant for those who wish to run own company, but do not have a single business idea. “No problem!” – we say. Participation in the workshop allows to learn various idea-generation and brainstorming techniques, apply them on the spot and meet cool professionals who deal with idea generation all the time.
2
Idea assessment workshop
“Will your idea fly?”
The event helps those who have a business idea, but are uncertain whether it is good enough. Will a newly-born business conquer the world or just be a waste of time, energy and money? We will arm participants with effective idea assessment tools to answer this question.Trainees will also have an opportunity to present their ideas at the workshop and have them evaluated by several knowledgeable experts.
3
Two-day cross-border hackathon
“Make your idea a reality”
Participants will select business ideas they like and create student companies with other inspired and determined girls from Latvia and Estonia who share their vision. Girls will get involved into ice-breaking and get-to-know-each other activities, meet mentors who will be supporting them along the way and start working on business plans with the help of our experts. What an exciting event will it be!
4
Three cross-border capacity
and team-building events
Once every quarter trainees will be able to attend an event in either Latvia or Estonia, which will allow them to grow personally and professionally. Girls will communicate face-to-face with their student company members and participate in activities aimed at the development of entrepreneurial competencies. “Become a better version of yourself!” – we urge.
5
Closing conference
The time has come for student companies to present final business plans, boast about their achievements and share experience with other trainees and experts in entrepreneurship. Participants are now ready to make the next step in the world of business. Remember, girls, you are really powerful!