In Sevlievo, the municipality hosted a workshop focused on youth entrepreneurship and the role of public institutions in inclusive economic development.
Ideas from the Ground Up Participants worked on adapting entrepreneurial models to fit local needs and resources, emphasizing community-driven enterprises. Workshop Goals- Raise entrepreneurial awareness in small-town contexts.
- Encourage civic responsibility in business design.
- Connect young people with local support systems.
- Local Resource Audit – Youth teams inventoried skills and needs in their towns.
- “Pitch in a Park” – Open-air sessions where youth pitched business ideas to the community.
- Partner Mapping – Youth identified key stakeholders for startup success.
“Now I know I don’t have to move away to create something meaningful here.”Outputs and Legacy Municipal leaders pledged support for youth-led business competitions and follow-up mentoring.