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HOW TO BOOST FEMALE ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN EUROPE?
1 International Center for Entrepreneurship (POLAND)
2 FH JOANNEUM Gesellschaft mbH (AUSTRIA)
3 Programma integra (ITALY)
4 INCOMA (SPAIN)
About this paper:
Appears in: ICERI2015 Proceedings
Publication year: 2015
Pages: 7491-7501
ISBN: 978-84-608-2657-6
ISSN: 2340-1095
Conference name: 8th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation
Dates: 18-20 November, 2015
Location: Seville, Spain
Abstract:
1. Situation of female entrepreneurs in chosen countries
1.1. Austria
1.2. Turkey
1.3. Poland
1.4.Denmark

2. Project WINGS
2.1. Objectives
2.2. Actions

3. Practical solutions from WINGS for solving real problems of entrepreneurs
3.1. E-learning
3.2. E-commerce

Summary:
WINGS is a project which aims to unite initiatives by women entrepreneurs as well as improve the mainstreaming of new
technologies, educational and training practices through a European-wide network and online platform

Mission:
The WINGS mission lies in making good female entrepreneurship initiatives accessible within Europe, whilst bridging the gap amongst local and/or national initiatives of women entrepreneurship. Moreover, the project will stimulate and inspire female entrepreneurs with the opportunity to come together with common goals, whilst also offering them innovative learning and training tools.

Aim:
The project’s aim is to create a strong, recognisable and sustainable European-wide network. An online platform will
give easy access to current learning and training opportunities to support women entrepreneurs.

Activities:
European wide network
Strengthening of the links between women entrepreneurs and actors in the field of entrepreneurship to encourage knowledge,
experience and idea sharing all over Europe.

Good practices:
The compilation of many Europe-wide initiatives which support female entrepreneurship and promote supportive ICT systems
for learning and training across a variety of topics.

Learning materials:
Learning materials are provided by our associated partners who are experts in the field of entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurs
can access these learning materials or take training courses to gain knowledge in business-related fields.

Webshop:
Fostering new business synergies by a virtual market section on the WINGS platform, where women entrepreneurs have the
possibility to set up their own webshop with a few easy clicks.

Networking events:
Consortium organised or relevant events bringing both experienced and aspiring women entrepreneurs together,
creating possibilities to network and learn.