Leaders for Future is a transnational initiative co-funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ programme. The project responds to two of the most urgent challenges facing young people today: the limited access to decent employment and the underrepresentation of youth in democratic processes. Particular attention is given to young women and those from disadvantaged or marginalised communities across Europe, the Western Balkans, and neighbouring regions.
TIMELINE
Kick-off meeting
When: March 2025
Where: Podgorica, Montenegro
Duration: 2 days
Attendees: 14 participants
Purpose: Validate methodology and work plan, appoint Steering Group and Working Groups, define next steps.
Where: Podgorica, Montenegro
Duration: 2 days
Attendees: 14 participants
Purpose: Validate methodology and work plan, appoint Steering Group and Working Groups, define next steps.
Study Visit in Norway
When: December 2025
Where: Oslo, Norway
Duration: 3 days
Attendees: 21 participants
Purpose: Introduce youth workers to the Norwegian entrepreneurship ecosystem, innovative start-ups, and incubators, fostering networking and capacity building.
Where: Oslo, Norway
Duration: 3 days
Attendees: 21 participants
Purpose: Introduce youth workers to the Norwegian entrepreneurship ecosystem, innovative start-ups, and incubators, fostering networking and capacity building.
Capacity building for youth workers
When: May 2026
Where: Trikala, Greece
Duration: 3 days
Attendees: 21 participants
Purpose: Provide training on tailored support services, role-playing, and gender sensitivity to enhance mentoring and coaching skills.
Where: Trikala, Greece
Duration: 3 days
Attendees: 21 participants
Purpose: Provide training on tailored support services, role-playing, and gender sensitivity to enhance mentoring and coaching skills.
Workshops with young women
When: August 2026
Where: In the support points in partner countries
Duration: 2 days (face-to-face session) + 5 days online activities
Attendees: 10 young women per workshop, 10 women in total
Purpose: Offer practical entrepreneurship training and mentoring sessions to improve their knowledge and skills.
Where: In the support points in partner countries
Duration: 2 days (face-to-face session) + 5 days online activities
Attendees: 10 young women per workshop, 10 women in total
Purpose: Offer practical entrepreneurship training and mentoring sessions to improve their knowledge and skills.
National Hub in partner countries and national contest
When: September 2026
Where: In each partner country (local level)
Duration: 3 hours
Attendees: 30 participants per country, 120 participants in total
Purpose: Disseminate the project, connect young people with entrepreneurs for advice and motivation, and launch the "Create your own business plan" National Contest.
Where: In each partner country (local level)
Duration: 3 hours
Attendees: 30 participants per country, 120 participants in total
Purpose: Disseminate the project, connect young people with entrepreneurs for advice and motivation, and launch the "Create your own business plan" National Contest.
Final conference, TPM and international contest
When: January 2027
Where: Reus, Spain
Duration: 3 days
Attendees: 64 participants in total
Purpose: Motivate young women to launch their own start-ups by supporting their entrepreneurial ideas at local and EU levels, showcasing business plans, and awarding winners.
Where: Reus, Spain
Duration: 3 days
Attendees: 64 participants in total
Purpose: Motivate young women to launch their own start-ups by supporting their entrepreneurial ideas at local and EU levels, showcasing business plans, and awarding winners.