Application period for Professional Integration HUB 4.0 – Entrepreneurship has closed

The application period for Professional Integration HUB 4.0 – Entrepreneurship, a four-month entrepreneurship program for Ukrainian women in Austria, officially closed on August 16, 2026.

This year, we received inspiring applications from Ukrainian women who are ready to develop business and social project ideas, strengthen their entrepreneurial skills, and build their professional future in Austria.

The selection process will take place from August 17 to September 25 and will be conducted in three stages:

Technical screening – all applications will be reviewed to ensure they meet the program’s eligibility requirements, including residency status, required documents, English proficiency, and other formal criteria.

Intermediate selection – applications that pass the technical screening will be evaluated based on the submitted business or project idea, CV, and motivation letter. At this stage, we assess the potential of the idea, the applicant’s motivation, and their readiness to further develop it throughout the program.

Final selection – shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview with the Selection Committee, consisting of representatives from EUCFI and IFTE. The interview will provide an opportunity to discuss each idea in greater depth and assess applicants’ motivation, commitment, and readiness to actively participate in the program.

The selection results will be announced on September 25.

The program will run from October 2026 to February 2027.

The program is initiated and funded by ERSTE Foundation, implemented by the European Centre for Freedom and Independence (EUCFI), and delivered in cooperation with IFTE (#Entrepreneurship4Youth).

Thank you to everyone who applied and entrusted us with your ideas. We are now beginning the selection process and look forward to getting to know the remarkable women behind each application.

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