Fostering the Entrepreneurial Mindset in Athletes

Empowering athletes to transition from the podium to professional success through innovation, resilience, and leadership. A comprehensive Erasmus+ dual career program.

About The Project

Bridging the Dual Career Gap

Athletes possess unique traits like discipline, risk-taking, and teamwork. Yet,
20% of retired athletes experience severe distress during career transitions
due to a lack of professional preparation.

ENTREMIND bridges this gap by translating elite athletic skills into business acumen. We provide the research, tools, and networks necessary for athletes to build a sustainable future.

Read the full Needs Analysis

Research

Analyzing the entrepreneurial gaps and needs of 80+ athletes across Europe.

Assess

Validating a digital Entrepreneurial Mindset Assessment Tool for self-evaluation.

Empower

Providing a Toolkit for design thinking, problem-solving & resilience.

Connect

Building a European directory of mentors and business incubators.

Project Results

Our Resources & Tools

Designed for athletes, coaches, and sports organizations. All resources are open-source and free to access.

Digital Tool

Mindset Assessment

A scientifically validated digital tool (Likert scale) to measure traits like risk-taking, creativity, and resilience. Benchmark your skills.

Launch Tool

PDF / E-Book

Empowerment Toolkit

Practical exercises for Design Thinking, SWOT analysis for careers, and Emotional Intelligence training. Ready for workshops.

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Database

Network Directory

The "Yellow Pages" for athlete entrepreneurs. A comprehensive list of incubators, funding programs, and mentors across the EU.

Browse Directory

Work Package 1 & 2

Project Timeline

1MAR

Kick-off Meeting

Warsaw, Poland

Consortium Only

15SEP

Webinar: "Unlocking The Spirit"

Online (Zoom)

30 Athletes

20NOV

Entrepreneurial Mindset Workshop

Warsaw, Poland

Physical Training

Our Consortium Partners

Together for Better Europe