Key Information
| Programme dates: | 30/08/2026 - 13/09/2026 |
| Travel from Romania: | 30/08/2026 – Bucharest → Marseille |
| Inter-country travel: | 05/09/2026 – Marseille → Tunis |
| Return to Romania: | 13/09/2026 – Tunis → Bucharest |
| Locations: | Marseille (France) & Tunis–Hammamet (Tunisia) |
| Participants needed: | 4 Laureates (18–30 years old, B1/B2 French) + 1 Group Leader (18+, C1 French) from Romania |
| Deadline to apply: | 14/03/2026 via geyc.ro/mobility |
💡 About the Project
Press Start 11 (PS11) is an intercultural Erasmus+ programme designed to awaken and strengthen young people’s interest in responsible social entrepreneurship. For 10 years, YES Akademia (YAKA) has implemented this flagship programme, offering intensive entrepreneurial training combined with personal development and intercultural exchange.
This 11th edition focuses on two core pillars: social impact and mental health & wellbeing. Over two intensive weeks (100+ hours of training), participants will develop their own social entrepreneurship project ideas through workshops, simulations, meetings with entrepreneurs, and learning journeys. The programme continues with one year of mentorship to support project implementation.
Press Start is not tourism. It is a full-time, demanding and transformative learning experience based on non-formal education and active participation.
🎯 Objectives
- Foster entrepreneurial spirit, leadership and responsible risk-taking.
- Provide key tools for developing socially responsible business models.
- Promote ethical decision-making and social impact in entrepreneurship.
- Strengthen resilience, adaptability and self-confidence.
- Encourage intercultural dialogue and cooperation.
- Support participants in developing a concrete social entrepreneurship project.
👥 Target Group
- Young people aged 18–30 (will be called Laureates of the programme)
- Interest in responsible entrepreneurship and social impact
- Have a project idea (early stage or not yet launched)
- Minimum French level: B1–B2 (programme conducted entirely in French)
- Available full-time for the entire programme
- Group Leader must have C1 level French and can be aged 18+ (nu age limit)
🏠 About the Accommodation
Marseille: Hostel-type accommodation (similar to Meininger style), approx. 5 participants per room, private bathroom. Nationalities mixed. One Group Leader per room.
Tunis: Standard hotel, 2–3 participants per room.
Hammamet: Hostel-style accommodation.
🚆 Travel Information
✉️ Questions: community@geyc.ro
💶 Financial Details
✅ Covered by Erasmus+:🙌 Your contribution: a cofunding of 250 RON covering community management and administrative costs not included in the European funding.
Waived for: GEYC’s executive team, Board, interns, volunteers, European Fellows, and participants with fewer economic opportunities. If you have a valid MC Voucher you can use it to waive your contribution.