Frankfurt, Germany | April 28 – May 4, 2023

Designed to enhance the digital skills of young entrepreneurs, the program was conducted with 20 participants from various regions of Germany, Belgium, France, and Turkey. A 5-day training program was organized focusing on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Information and Knowledge Management, Business Model Development and Workshop Preparation, Job Searching and Working in the Digital World, Gaining a Profession in the Digital World, and Entrepreneurship Application Workshop to increase the access of minority groups of migrant origin in Europe to the job market.

Brussels, Belgium | June 19-25, 2023

The program designed to develop leadership skills of young entrepreneurs was carried out with 18 participants from different regions of Germany, Belgium, France and Turkey. The program aimed to develop the leadership skills of young people living in Europe, with the aim of enabling young participants with entrepreneurial vision to start their own business or enterprise in the long term. Trainings were provided on leadership and its types, business management, innovative and creative leadership and vision development.

Ankara, Turkey | March 5-11, 2024

The program, designed to increase the field experience of young entrepreneurs, was carried out with 21 participants from different regions of Germany, Belgium, France and Turkey. Trainings were provided on the basics of entrepreneurship, business idea development and evaluation, financing and resource management, and field visits were organized to social entrepreneurship and incubation centers.

Cologne, Germany | June 1, 2024

The Digital Youth Forum, organized by the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) and the Turkish National Agency, was held in Cologne with the participation of YTB Vice President Abdülhadi Turus, Head of Department for Citizens Abroad Fatih Nişancı, Deputy Consul General of the Consulate General of Turkey in Cologne Hilal Uzer, Education Attaché Dr. Muhterem Dilbirliği and many young people. In the “Young Entrepreneurs Meeting” panel, Dr. Dilek Gürsoy, who was selected as the doctor of the year in Germany and the first female surgeon to perform artificial heart transplantation in Europe, Ekrem Namazcı, Microsoft Data and Artificial Intelligence Leader and CEO of Gdexa, and Cihan Süğür, General Manager of Porsche’s Corporate Development and Strategy Unit, took part as speakers.

The New Generation Entrepreneurship Summit was held in Brussels / Belgium, to introduce and disseminate the Entrepreneurship Training Module, a key output of the Youth Entrepreneurship and Empowerment Project (YEEP). Hosted by the Belgian partner Diaspora 1964, the summit aimed to engage minority groups and ensure a balanced distribution of tasks among project partners. Participants rotated through interactive training stations, guided by trained facilitators, and completed pre- and post-tests to assess the effectiveness of the program. The summit was conducted in a hybrid format, allowing for broader participation via live stream, ensuring the project’s reach beyond those present in Brussels.

The “Future Skill for the Future World” event, organized to equip young individuals with essential digital and future-oriented skills, was held online with the participation of Ekrem NAMAZCI, Founder of Gdexa and former Artificial Intelligence Leader at Microsoft. The event attracted more than 100 participants eager to gain insights into the future of technology and AI. Namazcı shared his expertise on how young people can position themselves in the rapidly changing digital landscape, focusing on key future skills, innovation, and the opportunities within artificial intelligence and technology. Participants had the chance to engage with Namazcı and explore practical steps to enhance their skills for the future.

Young people eager to drive social change and create lasting impacts through social entrepreneurship gathered at the Youth Making a Difference: Social Entrepreneurship Summit, organized by the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB). The event featured Tuğba ÇANŞALI, Founder of Learning Designs, Game Designer, and Education Expert, who shared her expertise and experiences in the field of social entrepreneurship. Participants gained valuable insights on how to make a difference in social entrepreneurship and develop sustainable solutions. This inspiring gathering empowered young entrepreneurs to take action and create impactful projects that address societal challenges.