Empowering the Next Generation of Founders
As we navigate a rapid digital revolution, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has shifted from a futuristic concept to an essential pillar of business innovation. While 80% of businesses are actively designing AI strategies, many early-stage entrepreneurs struggle to bridge the gap between theoretical AI potential and daily operational reality.
To address this challenge, the Erasmus+ cooperation partnership EYE4AI (Empowering Young Entrepreneurs with AI) was launched. Over the past two years, our transnational consortium [European Development Foundation (Bulgaria), F6S Network (Ireland), YYOUTH (Norway), Lidi Smart Solutions (The Netherlands), and FVB / The Hive (Italy)] has collaborated to design open-access, youth-friendly frameworks for ethical AI business adoption.
On the 15th of September 2026, the consortium will host its final blended International Conference live at tcube (coworking space) in Dublin, Ireland, as well as online via Zoom. This milestone event will serve as a launchpad for several free resources designed to support young founders across Europe.
Reimagining Entrepreneurship Education
The core mission of EYE4AI is to make AI literacy, skills, and competencies accessible to all young people, regardless of their backgrounds. The project has successfully delivered on several major fronts:
- A Free E-Learning Environment: Available at mooc.eye4ai.eu, hosting five complete training modules that guide users from the basic principles of machine learning to complex business valuations and operations.
- A Digital Library of 100+ Resources: A catalog designed to help startups navigate European-specific AI solutions, grant opportunities, and open banking protocols.
- Real-World Case Studies (“Good & Bad” Practices): 15 documented stories of young entrepreneurs who succeeded, or faced critical challenges, when implementing AI in their businesses.
- The AI Prompt Booklet: A strategic guide providing 25 highly practical, copy-pasteable prompts to optimize daily startup tasks such as email drafting, marketing planning, and business modeling.
What to Expect at the Dublin Conference
The final conference is structured to engage both in-person and online participants through a series of interactive presentations, live demonstrations, and structured Q&A sessions.
The Agenda:
- 09:00 – 09:30: Registration & Welcome Coffee
- 09:30 – 10:00: Welcome & Overview of Project Objectives
- 10:00 – 12:30: Deep-Dive into Results (Work Packages 1-4: Project Quality, Supporting AI Adoption, and Training Pools)
- 12:30 – 14:00: Networking Lunch
- 14:00 – 15:30: Live Walkthrough of the E-learning Platform & Digital Library
- 15:30 – 16:00: Interactive Q&A and Closing Remarks
Who Should Attend?
This event is tailored for:
- Young Entrepreneurs: Current or aspiring business owners seeking objective skills to optimize their growth.
- Youth Leaders & Workers: Professionals dedicated to enhancing the digital employability of young people.
- Educators & Business Coaches: Academic and training experts aiming to integrate practical AI tools into their curriculums.
- SME Representatives & Stakeholders: Business hubs, incubators, and trade unions interested in the latest digital transformation trends.
How to Participate
To accommodate our global audience, registration is fully blended. You can choose to join our physical interactive sessions in Dublin or participate via our live-moderated Zoom webinar.
👉 Venue: tcube (coworking space), 1 O’Connell Street Lower, North City, Dublin, D01 TX31
👉 Register for the event today on F6S: www.f6s.com/eye4ai-final-international-conference
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