Workshop in Lithuania on Entrepreneurial Access and Opportunity

In Kaunas, Tavo Europa hosted a youth workshop that focused on reducing barriers to entrepreneurship for young people from marginalized backgrounds.

Building Bridges to Business Participants explored how entrepreneurship can be made more accessible by addressing structural inequalities and increasing mentorship opportunities. Workshop Goals

• Raise awareness about inclusion in entrepreneurship.
• Encourage creative and social business ideas.
• Support young people in developing entrepreneurial plans.

Key Activities

• Idea Canvas – Youth created business plans centered on social inclusion.
• Barrier Mapping – Visualizing personal and external obstacles to entrepreneurship.
• Mentorship Café – Dialogue rounds with local entrepreneurs.

Participant Reflections

“This helped me believe my background is not a limit, but an advantage.”

Outputs and Legacy A mini-guidebook “Inclusive Startups” was published with steps for youth to begin local ventures.