International Opportunities for Young Entrepreneurs: Join the EYE Programme

Participants’ Success Stories:

✨ New Entrepreneur: Rita Markauskaitė (Lithuania)
💼  Host Entrepreneur: Michela Quintaba (Italy)

💡 Ritas’ Business Idea: Digital Platform for Freelancers

💬 Rita discovered the EYE programme through university and professional networks. She decided to participate in order to strengthen her entrepreneurial skills, gain practical experience in digital marketing and website development, and build the confidence needed to launch her own business. The expected benefits included acquiring hands-on knowledge in social media management, advertising campaigns, and brand development, as well as expanding her professional network and exploring collaboration opportunities.

An experienced entrepreneur Michela, agreed to mentor Rita by sharing her expertise, providing real business insights, and supporting her in developing both technical and strategic skills. Together, they aimed to exchange knowledge, achieve mutual growth, and lay the foundation for future cooperation.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to participate in this exchange, which has given me valuable practical experience, new skills, and confidence to pursue my entrepreneurial goals while also building meaningful professional connections. Michela, the host, is an inspiring entrepreneur and I was impressed by the way she manages her business with creativity, professionalism, and enthusiasm.

Her mentorship, guidance, and openness to share knowledge made this exchange truly enriching and motivating.”

✨ New Entrepreneur: Oleksii Feshchenko (Ukraine)
💼  Host Entrepreneur: Diego Tomás (Spain)

💡 Oleksii’s Business Idea: ConectaApp

💬 Oleksii discovered the EYE program through a friend at university and decided it would be an excellent opportunity to pursue his ambitions with the ConectaApp project. As a young entrepreneur passionate about fintech and community building, he was drawn to the program’s promise of hands-on learning from established business owners.

His main motivation was to understand how successful businesses operate in practice, beyond theoretical knowledge. He expected to gain valuable insights into entrepreneurship, expand his professional network, and experience Spanish business culture. The opportunity to work alongside experienced entrepreneurs while developing his mobile application for freelancers and entrepreneurs seemed like the ideal way to validate his business ideas and acquire practical skills in financial management and community building within the vibrant Spanish startup ecosystem.

“Working within Spain’s vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem while developing my app taught me that real business success comes from understanding your community’s actual needs.

The networking opportunities and mentorship I received didn’t just improve my product – they showed me how to build authentic relationships that drive sustainable business growth.”

✨ New Entrepreneur: Taras Demchyna (Lithuania)
💼  Host Entrepreneur: Polytimi Markogiannaki (Greece)

💡 Taras’ Business Idea: ModerateAI

💬 Taras discovered the EYE program through a university friend who believed it aligned perfectly with his entrepreneurial ambitions for ModerateAI. As a 21-year-old startup founder in the IT sector, he was motivated by the remarkable opportunities the program offered: learning real business operations from an experienced entrepreneur, building valuable professional networks, and experiencing Greek culture firsthand.

“Living in the peaceful Greek countryside gave me the mental space to focus entirely on developing ModerateAI, while the incredible hospitality of locals created a sense of community I’d never experienced before. This exchange didn’t just teach me business – it showed me how culture shapes entrepreneurship.”

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✨ New Entrepreneur: Okan Ayyıldız (Lithuania)
💼  Host Entrepreneur: Maria Megalopoulou (Greece)

💡 Okan’s Business Idea: in IT and Communications Sectors

💬 This exchange program enabled Okan to strengthen his strategic communication and digital marketing skills, particularly in designing campaigns targeting culturally diverse audiences. Through collaboration with Maria, Okan gained practical experience in UX mock-up creation, social media content planning, and community engagement strategies. The collaboration expanded Okan’s professional network and facilitated connections with local Erasmus offices, international student associations, and sustainable living initiatives in the city.

“This exchange program provided me with practical experience in intercultural communication and digital platform design, while enabling me to build a valuable professional network in an inspiring and supportive environment.”

 

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