17.600 de tineri pot urma cursuri gratuite de antreprenoriat prin programul Start-Up Nation

Starting October 6, young people aged 18 to 30 can enroll in free entrepreneurial training courses under the Start-Up Nation program. There are 17,600 spots available, and courses last 40 hours, offered online or in-person. Participants receive a Ministry of Labor accredited certificate upon completion. The program aims to support young entrepreneurs, including those returning to Romania, with a minimum education requirement of completing middle school. Enrollment lasts for 30 days, with a possibility of extension. Graduates can apply for funding of up to 250,000 lei for new businesses, covering up to 90% of eligible expenses. The Ministry of Economy is also signing contracts for the fourth edition of Start-Up Nation, with 3,140 contracts and 400 million lei in funding available.