EMMIE students tackle social issues through entrepreneurship, blending personal motivation with real-world problems. Their projects promote sustainability, inclusivity, and resilience, transforming challenges into opportunities for change.
Impact Stories: How EMMIE Students Are Turning Ideas into Real Solutions Read More »
Quynh Le shares her journey from a farming background in Vietnam to co-founding Green Beli, a startup that connects smallholder farmers and consumers through the “Adopt a Tree” model, promoting sustainability.
From My Roots to Green Beli: Growing Hope Through the ‘Adopt a Tree’ Model Read More »
It started, as many good ideas do, with a moment of quiet observation. Line Kloster Pedersen was on a run around the lakes in Copenhagen, a route where the city’s concrete infrastructure meets pockets of nature, when she found herself looking down. She noticed the soil, specifically the way the underground root network of fungi,
Paving with Life: How Line Kloster Pedersen is Growing the Roads of Tomorrow Read More »
Vilnius, Lithuania — The IMPACT Talk 2025 held at ISM University’s Main Hall, brought together a global lineup of entrepreneurs, young founders, investors, professionals, and students — on-site and online — for one unfiltered question: “How do you fail a startup?” because behind every successful venture lies a trail of experiments, missteps, and lessons that quietly shape its triumphs.
Hosted by scholars of the Erasmus Mundus Master in Impact Entrepreneurship (EMMIE), the Ted-talk-like event turned the conventional startup narrative on its head. Instead of celebrating flawless unicorn stories, the event celebrated imperfection — the setbacks, stumbles, and second chances that quietly power every meaningful success. It showcased a global generation of entrepreneurs who view failure not as an endpoint, but as a catalyst for growth. The talks progressed into 3 different stages of start-up failures segment with networking sessions in between.
IMPACT Talk 2025: When Failure Becomes the Blueprint for Impact Read More »
Elizabeth Okullow reflects on her entrepreneurial journey from Kenya to Europe, emphasizing lessons learned about impact entrepreneurship, sustainability, collaboration, and the importance of balancing people, planet, and profit in ventures.
How My Perspective on Impact Entrepreneurship Has Evolved in Europe Read More »
Agustín, an EMMIE alumni from Argentina, launched Evenimpact to connect companies and nonprofits. After attending ChangeNOW 2025, he initiated Social Friday, fostering impactful collaborations.
From EMMIE to Social Friday: Evenimpact’s Next Chapter Read More »
Luxembourg is becoming a vital health tech hub through projects like HE:AL Campus and Hive. Their innovative approaches integrate cross-border collaboration and blockchain financing to foster ecosystem growth.
A New Pulse for Europe: The Rise of Luxembourg as a Health Innovation Hub Read More »
Human sustainability emphasizes developing human capital to ensure fulfilling lives. The course promotes creativity and innovation as catalysts for sustainable business practices, balancing social, environmental, and economic factors.
Reimagining Human Sustainability for Impact Entrepreneurs Read More »
Lejla Đapo reflects on her unexpected journey as an EMMIE Scholar, highlighting personal growth and diverse cultural experiences while studying in Croatia, Lithuania, and Belgium, ultimately finding valuable friendships and professional development opportunities.
My EMMIE Journey (So Far) Read More »
Entrepreneurs face intense pressure, risking burnout, but prioritizing self-care is essential for sustainable leadership and business success.
