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European Social Fund Plus
SIM case study2023-09-05

AdoptIDee

With AdoptIDee we want to make use of the proven higher level of creativity of young skills, to solve (entrepreneurial) problems of local entrepreneurs.

Scientific background of this original approach lies in the proven fact that children are often more creative than adults. AdoptIDee builds on that and challenges children from age 10-12 years to think about 'real' innovation challenges of companies. On the basis of a problem formulated by participating companies, students in small groups devise a solution and develop this into a concept. Students thereby inspire entrepreneurs to find creative solutions for their problems and entrepreneurs contribute in a playful way to educate employees of the future. A win-win situation

Case study details

Lead organisation
Countries
Netherlands (the)
Regions
Drenthe
Friesland (NL)
Groningen
Overijssel
Themes
Better education and training systems
Target groups
Other target groups
Level of action
Regional
Source of funding
Public - EU
Public - local
Budget
100,000 per year
Project start
2018
Type of initiative
Building partnerships
Participants
Stichting AdoptIDee, 30 primary schools. 70 entrepreneurs
EU fund
Erasmus +