EURECA-PRO
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programme

Empowering research. Unlocking entrepreneurship. Creating meaningful change.

Innovation and entrepreneurship (I&E) are for anyone who wants to shape the future, not just watch it happen.

In a rapidly changing world, creative thinking, opportunity-spotting, and the ability to turn ideas into action are essential skills. The EURECA-PRO I&E Programme builds exactly this mindset, giving you the confidence and tools to solve problems, create value, and drive meaningful change, whether you aim to launch a start-up, innovate within a company, or contribute to a more sustainable society.

Explore our core online courses

The EURECA-PRO I&E Programme gives you an exciting, practical entry into the world of innovation and entrepreneurship through three exciting and targeted core courses in 2026–2027:

I&E 101: Sustainable Innovation & Ecopreneurship 2026 – Capturing the Founder’s Story
12 October – 13 November 2026 | Technical University of Crete
Explore how sustainability fosters innovation and new opportunities, and learn from entrepreneurs turning environmental challenges into impactful solutions.
Entrepreneurship Course 2027
15 February – 15 March 2027 | Universidad de León
Gain the tools and confidence to transform a concept into a compelling, pitch-ready venture.
I&E Deep Dive Intensive Course 2027
April – May 2027 | Mittweida University of Applied Sciences
Build skills through teamwork, prototyping, creative problem-solving, and real-world challenges.

Whether you already have a business idea or simply want to explore what innovation and entrepreneurship are all about, the EURECA-PRO I&E Programme is a chance to empower your research, learn by doing, meet like-minded students, and turn ideas into action and meaningful change.

Earn a certificate for every course or activity you complete. If you’re a EURECA-PRO student, you can also earn free-elective ECTS – stackable towards the European University Passport* – or Doctoral School credits!

Complete all three core courses to earn the EURECA-PRO Certificate of Specialisation in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Ready to innovate, act sustainably, and turn ideas into impact? Start your innovation journey here!

Don’t wait! Register early and get started!

*The European University Passport does not award ECTS credits. However, it includes courses that may count towards your local study programme.

Enhance your I&E experience

Explore innovative ideas and entrepreneurship opportunities in mining and sustainable materials, launching in Spring 2027.
Stay tuned for more details!

Enhance your I&E experience

TUC Summer School: Empowering the Future of Space Exploration

The Laboratory of Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering and the SenseLab Space Informatics Research Group of the Technical University of Crete, under the scientific coordination of Prof. Panagiotis Partsinevelos in cooperation with Dr. Danijela Ignjatović and the support of the European Aerospace Science Network (EASN) and the European University on Responsible Consumption and Production (EURECA-PRO), organized the Space Summer School, a summer program dedicated to the modern developments in space science and technology.