The Biodiversity Foundation of the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge launches the fourth edition of Emprendeverde Mentoring. This service is part of the different free actions aimed at some 1,000 entrepreneurs until 2023, within the framework of the Emprendeverde Network of the Empleaverde Programme, to promote new ventures that contribute to a green recovery and the conservation of biodiversity.

The Biodiversity Foundation of the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge launches the fourth edition of Emprendeverde Mentoring. This service is part of the different free actions aimed at some 1,000 entrepreneurs until 2023, within the framework of the Emprendeverde Network of the Empleaverde Programme, to promote new ventures that contribute to a green recovery and the conservation of biodiversity.

This new edition of free and personalized mentoring offers the definitive boost to be able to launch on the market those projects that are one step away from becoming a green company. A team of specialised mentors, with extensive experience in green entrepreneurship, will offer support and training in areas related to the business model, the integration of biodiversity conservation, financing, commercialisation, marketing and communication, among others.

The service also allows access to mentoring with professionals specialized in specific topics in sectors related to the environment and the world of entrepreneurship to cover the specific needs of the projects. The service will be complemented with group sessions and meetings to deepen the contents addressed and create connections between the participating projects. Innovative and participatory, results-oriented and people-focused methodologies will also be used. The sessions will be flexible, in online format, adapting to the needs and schedules of the participants.

Registration is now open through the website. In the selection, priority will be given to people who belong to priority groups such as women, young people up to 35 years of age, over 45 years of age, immigrants, people with disabilities and residents of protected areas or rural areas.

This mentoring service is part of the various actions and services offered by the Emprendeverde Network. These include actions adapted to the state of development of each undertaking, from phases such as the ideation of the project to the incorporation of the company. These mentorships aim to provide support in the last phase of entrepreneurship and accelerate its maturation process to achieve the viability of these companies, as well as their contribution to the ecological transition.

To learn more about this service, the webinar “Agile methodologies for successful entrepreneurship” is scheduled to be held on September 1, at 4:30 p.m. Registration is open and can also be accessed through this link. The session will provide useful guidelines and advice for green entrepreneurs. The advantages of participating in the service and how to apply for a place will also be shown.

SUPPORT FOR GREEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Participants in this edition of Mentoring Emprendeverde will have the opportunity to join the Emprendeverde Network community and its service for Alumni, which aims to connect participants in the different services and facilitate opportunities to establish collaborative relationships with other entrepreneurs. In addition, they will have access to support services from the largest network of green entrepreneurs in Spain, such as personalized advice for processing new company registrations, which is currently available, and which can be accessed through the website. Also, to other support for the growth and maturation of their projects (visibility, dissemination, contact with actors in the green entrepreneurship ecosystem, etc.).

The actions and services of the Emprendeverde Network are part of the Empleaverde Program of the Biodiversity Foundation, co-financed by the European Social Fund, and is aimed at achieving quality training and employment.