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Online Presentation: Insights and Tools from the BSI_4Women project
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How can we best support women with refugee and migrant backgrounds in realizing their entrepreneurial potential?
That is the question Erhvervshus Midtjylland has been working on through the BSI_4Women project, which over the past three years has focused on helping female refugees especially from Ukraine, displaced by the war, to develop entrepreneurial skills and start their own businesses.
Throughout the project, we have gathered valuable experiences and developed a range of practical tools and materials that can be applied when working with female entrepreneurs both locally and nationally.
The event is relevant for organizations as well as local, regional and national authorities working with refugees.
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What will you gain from the presentation?
During this short online session, you will:
- Get an introduction to the project’s purpose and results
- Gain insight into the tools and methods developed during the project
- Hear experiences from working with women with refugee and migrant backgrounds
- Receive inspiration on how the results can be applied in your municipality, organization, or business support initiatives
- Have the opportunity to ask questions and participate in a joint discussion
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Practical information
📅 Date: Tuesday, September 30th
⏰ Time: 9:00 – 9:30 AM (CET)
📍 Location: Online via MS Teams
Participation is free of charge. The event will be held in Danish.
Registration
If you would like to join, please contact project coordinator Lærke Erikesn (lae@erhvervshusmidtjylland.dk), and you will receive a meeting invitation with the link to the session. Feel free to share the invitation within your network.
Supporting female refugees in starting a business
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Through the BSI_4Women-project, we offered female refugees living in Denmark a free-of-charge business incubation course. The course targeted women who had an idea for a business they would like to start and was designed to help both develop theirs tart-up idea and overall business skills.
During the course, the women were assigned a key mentor who helped them develop their business plan, achieve their goal, offered specialized guidance and answered any questions the participants might have related to being an entrepreneur in Denmark.
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The course started with an individual meeting with the provided mentor. The meetings took place between the 6th and 17th of January. After the meeting, an individual learning program was customized for the participants. The learning program lasted 3 months and was self-study based on webinars, learning materials and different tasks aimed at putting knowledge into practice. The course ended on the 24th of April with an online event leaving the participants feeling prepared to embark on an entrepreneurial adventure.
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The course consisted of the following mandatory modules:
- An introduction to cultural differences and business culture
- Success stories from female refugee who have started a business
- Legal aspects of setting up and running a business activity in Denmark
- A workshop on business development
- Marketing strategy
- Technology and business
- How to prepare a pitch deck
- How to find and deal with venture capitals
- How to prepare a business plan
- Preparation of applications for EU financing opportunities
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There was also a knowledge bank available with voluntary modules related to running a business, such as:
- Success stories in other countries workshop
- An introduction to the regional innovation ecosystem
- The Lean Startup Methodology
- General rules regarding the financial aspects of setting up and running a business activity
- Specific rules in Denmark regarding the financial aspects of setting up and running a business activity
- Human resource management
- An introduction to marketing - definitions and basic concepts
- Online marketing
- Offline marketing
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Who could join this course?
Refugee women living in Denmark who would like to start a businnes (or perhaps already have a business idea) were the target group for this project.
The course was held in English but had subtitles in Ukrainian. The learning material associated with the program was available in both English and Ukrainian as well. Materials and subtitles in other languages were unfortunately not available at this time.
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How did it work?
The course consisted of lectures and course material available on an online learning platform.
The learning process was flexible in order to suit the participants' everyday life, since the course consists of both pre-recorded videos and meetings via Teams.
Furthermore, the participants were assigned an experienced mentor who supported them throughout the course, assisting them in developing a realistic and personalized business plan and helping them achieve their goals.
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Who are we?
At Business Hub Central Denmark, we are dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs and businesses in navigating the evolving landscape of today’s market. Our team of expert consultants offers free, personalized guidance to help you achieve your business goals, whether it's embracing the green transition, optimizing operations through digitalization, or developing new products for emerging markets.
Established and funded by the municipalities of Central Denmark, Business Hub Central Denmark aims to foster development and growth. As a result, our consulting and guidance services are provided at no cost. Each year, we assist over 5,500 businesses in areas ranging from digital transformation to boosting exports and developing greener products.
Starting a business can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. We’re here to assist you in shaping your business model, understanding financial aspects, and exploring subsidy opportunities. With a proven track record of helping numerous entrepreneurs in Central Denmark, we’re committed to helping you realize your business potential.
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