STEM sector and ICT industry are demonstrating great growth and the interest of youth people to study STEM, their entrepreneurship skills and spirit has become of strategic importance for the economy and the society of all countries.

Demand for STEM professionals is expected to grow by 13% till 2025, while the average growth forecast for all occupations is expected to be around 3%. In addition to the STEM sector development, youth entrepreneurship is vital for creating employment and sustainable growth and has become a priority in the EU policy agenda as a tool to combat unemployment and social exclusion as well as stimulating innovation among young people. However, in spite of the growth of the EU STEM sector, the percentage of youth who decide to study STEM is alarming low. Moreover, In spite of the increasing recognition of entrepreneurship as a source of job creation, empowerment and economic dynamism, there have been no systematic attempts to look at it from a youth angle, towards STEM sector.

Funding Framework: EuP 14-20/Erasmus/KA2 – Cooperation for Innovation and the Exchange of Good Practices
Project start: 1/2/2016
Project end: 31/1/2018
CTI "Diophantus" Budget: 22.294,00 €
Total Project Budget: 2430046 €