SELF is made up of seven partners from five countries (Spain, Belgium, Portugal, Italy, Slovakia). The partners come from different educational fields and socio-economic sectors and aim to improve the wealth of knowledge on non-technical and professional skills and competencies relevant to higher education (HE) students aspiring to be solo-entrepreneurs. The partners are University of Malaga, University of Aveiro, EDUCATT, IHF asbl, IDP IT, Internet Web Solution and Comenius University Bratislava.
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February 23, 2026, Málaga, Spain – The SELF project (Solo Entrepreneurship in Post-pandemic Europe), coordinated by the University of Málaga (UMA), has been featured on the national Spanish radio network Onda Cero, in its Málaga local broadcast. During the interview, Germán Gémar, project coordinator and Professor at the University of Málaga, presented the objectives, achievements, and social impact of the SELF project, highlighting its contribution to fostering entrepreneurial competences and supporting solo self-employment across Europe. The radio programme focused on the importance of equipping students, graduates, and young professionals with practical entrepreneurial skills aligned with the European EntreComp framework. The interview emphasized that SELF provides a fully free, open-access digital training programme available through its online platform. The full interview is available online at: https://www.ondacero.es/emisoras/andalucia/malaga/audios-podcast/mas-de-uno/universidad-malaga-desarrolla-imparte-programa-gratuito-emprendimiento_20260223699c4ae91817b41eb65e5b49.html# Key Messages from the Interview During the broadcast, several core aspects of the project were highlighted: Innovative Training Model (WP3) – SELF has developed seven training modules structured as micro-credentials, designed to strengthen entrepreneurial competences such as initiative, creativity, financial literacy, opportunity recognition, and sustainable value creation. Digital OER Platform (WP4) – The project’s digital warehouse offers interactive content, self-assessment tools, and competence certification. The platform ensures accessibility and multilingual availability across partner countries. European Collaboration – The SELF consortium brings together universities, training providers, and European organisations from multiple countries, working jointly to map trends in solo entrepreneurship (WP2) and transform research findings into practical educational resources. Open and Free Access – All materials developed within the project are available as Open Educational Resources (OER), ensuring broad dissemination and long-term sustainability beyond the project lifetime. Increasing Impact Through Media Dissemination The radio appearance contributes significantly to enhancing the visibility and societal impact of the SELF project at national and European level. In addition to the radio broadcast, the interview has been disseminated through professional and social networks to further expand outreach among students, educators, entrepreneurs, and policy stakeholders. Such media engagement aligns with the project’s dissemination strategy, reinforcing the importance of entrepreneurship education as a key competence for personal development, employability, and innovation in the European context. About the SELF Project The SELF project is funded by the European Union under the Erasmus+ programme. It aims to promote solo entrepreneurship in post-pandemic Europe by developing innovative, high-quality, and accessible training materials tailored to the needs of higher education students and emerging entrepreneurs. For more information about the project and access to the training platform, please visit: www.solobiz.eu
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“SELF: Solo-entrepreneurship in Post pandemic Europe” was presented at Opportunity Morning 2025, a lively street event held in the Mangas Verdes neighbourhood of Málaga that celebrates innovation, youth engagement, and access to opportunities. The event transformed the neighbourhood into an open air platform where local organisations, companies, educational institutions and associations presented their services, projects, and resources directly to young people and community members. SELF, an Erasmus+ funded initiative focused on advancing solo entrepreneurial skills among higher education students and young adults across Europe, was featured by IWS as one of the projects presented at Opportunity Morning 2025, with presentations and engagement activities highlighting its objectives and resources. The project introduces an innovative learning framework designed to cultivate initiative, creativity, and practical competences for solo entrepreneurship, equipping learners to navigate the changing world of work and pursue self employment confidently. At the event, SELF representatives showcased the project’s results, including collected best practices and case studies, and open training modules, all freely available on the project’s Open Educational Resources (OER) platform. The platform provides a comprehensive digital space hosting 7 training modules and supporting materials that help learners build key entrepreneurial skills, such as creativity, problem solving, and project planning. These resources are available in five languages and include interactive components, certificates of competence, and accessibility features to ensure inclusivity for diverse learners. SELF engaged directly with youth participants, educators, and local stakeholders, offering insights into solo entrepreneurship and highlighting how empowering young people with entrepreneurial mindsets can expand their professional horizons. The project’s presence at Opportunity Morning reinforced its mission to bridge education and real world application, supporting young people in exploring self employment pathways and contributing to sustainable local and European economies. Learn more about SELF and access the platform: www.solobiz.eu Follow us on social media: Facebook: @selfsoloentrepreneurshipinpostpandemiceurope LinkedIn: SELF – Solo-entrepreneurship in post-pandemic Europe YouTube: SELF EU Project
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The SELF – Solo-entrepreneurship in post-pandemic Europe project is moving forward successfully and announces the progress of Work Package 4 (WP4), a key phase of the initiative designed to strengthen entrepreneurial skills among higher education students through the innovative concept of solopreneurship. WP4 foresees two main actions: on the one hand, the creation and maintenance of the Open Educational Resources (OER) Platform, and on the other, the testing of the training modules with the project’s target group, in order to assess their effectiveness, gather feedback, and further improve the learning materials. At the core of WP4 lies the brand-new OER Platform: a free, open, and 24/7 available digital space dedicated to the project’s content and results. The platform hosts 7 training courses plus 1 introductory module, developed by the SELF consortium partners and available in five languages (English, Italian, Spanish, Portughese, and Slovak). Users can access the content both online and offline, with the option to download each module in Word, PowerPoint, and PDF formats, ensuring flexible learning anytime and anywhere. All courses are completely free of charge and accessible in a user-friendly environment. At the end of each module, or after completing the full pathway, learners can take interactive tests and receive a certificate of competences. The platform also includes a glossary of key terms and a feedback form, enabling users to share their opinions and contribute to continuous improvement of the materials. One of the project’s main strengths is its strong focus on inclusivity. The platform integrates several accessibility features, including: • Audio playback of the content; • The option to adjust text–background contrast; • The possibility to resize font. These functions make the courses accessible also to people with visual impairments, reading difficulties, or functional illiteracy, breaking down educational and digital barriers. Learn more about SELF and access the platform: www.solobiz.eu Follow us on social media: Facebook: @selfsoloentrepreneurshipinpostpandemiceurope LinkedIn: SELF – Solo-entrepreneurship in post-pandemic Europe YouTube: SELF EU Project
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