Keys to Europe Money – Business Support Through Funding & Mentorship

Project at a Glance

Funding

Erasmus+ KA220- YOU

(Cooperation Partnerships in Youth)

Duration

2025 – 2026

Countries

Denmark (AID) with European and local partners

Focus Area

EU funding, business strategy, and mentorship for entrepreneurs

Target Groups

International entrepreneurs, Ukrainian founders, and SMEs in Denmark, mentors, investors, and business support organizations

Why this Project Matters

For many international entrepreneurs in Denmark, access to funding is the missing link between a great idea and a sustainable business. EU opportunities are vast, but navigating them is overwhelming without guidance. At the same time, mentorship is often fragmented, leaving early-stage founders without tailored support.

Keys to Europe Money bridges these gaps. By combining expert-led funding insights with structured mentorship, the project empowers entrepreneurs to unlock EU opportunities and strengthen their business models.

Our Approach

The project is delivered through a series of high-impact business support events across Denmark:

📘 EU Funding Insights – Expert keynotes translating complex EU frameworks into practical, actionable guidance for SMEs.

🤝 Mentorship Rounds – Rotating thematic tables where entrepreneurs engage directly with mentors in funding, strategy, legal compliance, export, and sales.

🗣 Panel Debates – Moderated sessions answering real questions collected from participants before the event.

📑 Practical Resources – Printed and digital guides on EU funding tailored for international entrepreneurs in Denmark.

Expected Results

4 major events in Aalborg, Copenhagen, Aarhus, and Odense.

Over 150 entrepreneurs equipped with concrete knowledge of EU funding schemes.

A network of mentors available for continued support.

Increased participation of Ukrainian and other international entrepreneurs in Danish funding and incubation opportunities.

Strengthened entrepreneurial community across Denmark through shared learning and networking.

Aalborg Institute for Development’s Role

As project lead, AID designs and delivers the event format, recruits mentors, develops funding guides, and ensures outreach to international entrepreneurs. Building on our track record of 200+ workshops and incubators, AID guarantees that the events are practical, interactive, and tailored to real business challenges.

Looking Ahead

By the end of the project, Keys to Europe Money will have equipped a new wave of entrepreneurs in Denmark with the tools, funding knowledge, and mentorship they need to thrive in competitive markets.