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Discover essential resources and programs designed to support young entrepreneurs in Sweden. This overview highlights various initiatives, including financial aid, business advisory services, and platforms that facilitate startups. Programs like "La source" and the Youth in Action initiative offer unique opportunities for youth aged 13-25. Access vital information from the Swedish Agency for Economic Growth, AFA, and local associations to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey. Join the youth innovation power with our comprehensive guide to funding and support networks.
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The Flagship Project”Sustainable Rural Development” Support for youngentrepreneurs in Sweden ”Where is the help& the cash … and thenwhat?” 2013 10 22-23 Jurmala, Latvia
I have got an idea • Leader, youthcoaches • Youth innovation power: a special program initiatedoftwo national authoritieswww.ungasinnovationskraft.se • ”The challengeagency” http://utmaningsverket.se (http://studentcompetitions.com/about-us)
I need support and moneyto my idea! • Leader Ystad-Österlen: ”La source”, an umbrellaproject for youth 13-25 years old www.lasource.se • The Rural Development Program managed by the county administration boards. www.lst.se • Weare the young association: Support to start a local association, ”Fast small money” etcwww.viunga.se • The National Youth Board: subsidies from national and EU-funds (Youth in Action etc) http://www.ungdomsstyrelsen.se/english • The Public HeritageFund: innovative and devlopingprojects for children, youth and disabledhttp://arvsfonden.se • Lions Scholarshipswww.lions.se • The Adult Study Federations http://www.studieforbunden.se/in-english/
I wantto start a business • ”Verksamt”: A national portal gatheringall public information neededto start a business, from many different authoritieshttps://www.verksamt.se/en/web/international/home • The Centre for new businesses:Advisory service freeof charge for anyonewith plans to start a business http://www.nyforetagarcentrum.com/Startsida/In_English/ • Coompanion: Business advisory service for youwhowantto start business togetherhttp://coompanion.se/english/ • The Swedish Agency for EconomicGrowth: ManagingAuthority for the Regional Fund etc. To Tillväxtverket web-site • Almi: statefunded regional business funding and support www.almi.se • Ung Företagsamhet: supports students to start ”trainingbusinesses” while in school. www.ungforetagsamhet.se • Drivhuset: Business support for university students www.drivhuset.se • Communicare: http://communicare.nu/
Funds, Foundations etc. • The Federation of Swedish Youth Associations has gathered lots of information aboutfundingpossibilitieshttp://lsu.se/finansieringas an example The Anders Wall Foundation and the EcologicalYouthfoundation. • Foundations at the County Administration Boards www.stiftelser.lst.se • National Housing Board www.boverket.se • The Association ofVillage Halls www.bygdegardarna.se • Municipalities, County Councils & regions havemany support and fundingpossibilites • Businesses: Useyourcontacts and imaginationto get in touch withentrepreneursyouknow • Crowdfunding, www.kickstarter.com ,www.fundedbyme.com
More tips ifyouwantto start a business • YEoS Young Entreprenuersof Sweden ; The network for successfulyoungentrepreneurshttp://www.yeos.se/ • Booster national federation: https://www.booster.com/ • The Youth Federations of the politicalparties. • The competition Swedish YouthEntrepreneur