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Publications

Publications and reports written by authors of the EcoSys4you-project team or with contributions of them are mentioned here and further will be mentioned soon.

 

Articles

Flögel, F., Letonja, M., Meyer, K., Rabadjieva, M., Vilman, Z., Zhekova, R., Zlateva, M. & Butzin, A. (2025): Beyond start-up formation: Effects of entrepreneurial ecosystem support activities for developing lagging regions. Local Economy: The Journal of the Local Economy Policy Unit, 2025, 1-20.

Butzin, A.; Rabadjieva, Maria; Flögel, F. & Meyer K. (2024): Internationalisierung von Gründungsökosystemen am Beispiel des Projekts Ecosys4you. IAT-Forschung aktuell. https://doi.org/10.53190/fa/202406

Flögel, F.; Meyer, K.; Butzin, A. & Rabadjieva, M. (2024): "Im Ruhrgebiet tut sich was" - Stärken und Schwächen des Gründungsökosystems Ruhr. IAT-Forschung aktuell. https://doi.org/10.53190/fa/202405

Butzin, A. & Flögel, F. (2023): High-tech development for "left behind" places: lessons-learnt from the Ruhr cybersecurity ecosystem. Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society, 2023.

Deliverables

D1.2 Entrepreneurial Ecosystems & Startups in Ecosys4you


D1.3 Shortlist of Entrepreneurial Activities


D1.5(1) Action Plan for Joint Classes


D1.5(2) Action Plan for Mentoring


D1.5(3) Action Plan for cross-ecosystem Internships


D1.5(4) Action Plan for co-ideation Challenges


D2.1 Implementation Strategy Joint Classes


D2.2 A detailed concept of the Joint Classes


D3.1 Implementation Startegy Mentoring


D3.2 A detailed description of the Mentoring Programme


D3.4 Mentoring Programm Evaluation of the first pilot


D4.1 Match-making Tool Internships


D5.1 A list of co-ideation chalenges


D6.1 Communication & Dissemination Plan


Ecosys4you Final Report: Entrepreneurial Ecosysstems and the Youth. Unlocking the Potential for Lagging Regions


Toolkits

Course structure overview: modules, timelines, learning outcomes, assessment logic

Navigation guide: “How to work in the VLE” 

Assignment templates: pitch deck template, business model template, reflection template

Mentor handbook: main goal, target group, principles, training materials and deadlines

Communication templates: announcements, reminders, milestone check-ins (integrated functionality of the VLE)

Progress tracker: visibility of participation and completion (especially for self-paced learners)  (integrated functionality of the VLE)

Evaluation: short post-module feedback + final course feedback collected informally during closing webinars (free form)

Application forms: two application forms for mentees and mentors.

Consent form for mentees: template to be signed when entering the programme.

Matchmaking questionnaire: tool for indicating a preference for pairing with a mentor/ mentee.

Mentoring contact: document describing engagements and responsibilities of mentors involved in pairs.

Evaluation feedback for mentors: survey for evaluating mentoring program in which mentors have participated in by indicating a rating value for the activities and the nature of the mentoring process.

Evaluation feedback for mentees: survey for evaluating mentoring program in which mentees have participated in by indicating a rating value for the activities and the nature of the mentoring process

Application form: simple registration form for collecting the valuable information from interested potential interns, including motivation, CV, qualifications and preferences.

Track sheet: official record of applicant, hosting startup, internship duration, arrival and departure days, commitment to evaluation.

Internship Contract: a short document outlining the commitments for the internship for interns and start-ups.

Internship certificate: a document signed either by the start-up or the intermediary organizing the internship programme as was the case with Ecosys4you.

Evaluation sheets: guiding questions for evaluating the internship via short conversation with interns and hosts.

List of co-ideation challenges: a sheet with companies and their requirements for the challenges and participants.

IPR Agreement: Intellectual Property Rights document. To be signed by challenge givers and participants as a precondition for participation.

Evaluation sheet: for the jury member to guarantee fair assessment.