The IMPACT ACADEMY consortium, co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, announces the release of its open-access training course on impact entrepreneurship, now available online. The course is designed to help students, educators, and aspiring entrepreneurs understand and apply principles of sustainability, ethical innovation, and social impact in entrepreneurial contexts.

Developed collaboratively by partners from six countries, the course supports higher education institutions in integrating impact thinking into entrepreneurship education and offers practical resources for learners and trainers across sectors.

Structure and Content of the Training Course

The course is structured in independent modules, each covering key dimensions of the impact economy and entrepreneurship. Each module includes:

• A narrative text (Word document)
• A visual summary (PowerPoint)
• An audio version for accessibility
• A short video lesson featuring expert insights

This modular approach allows flexible integration into higher education curricula, and non-formal learning contexts.

The modules available are:

1. Impact Financing Instruments: Sustainability bonds
2. Social impact and crowdfunding
3. Branding and Impact Storytelling
4. Impact Education
5. Impact Entrepreneurship
6. Impact Economy Governance
7. Circular Economy and Regenerative Models
8. Leadership & Social Skills for Impact Entrepreneurs
9. Planning a Project for Impact
10. Business Model Canvas for Impact Projects
11. Nudge Theory in the time of decision-making
12. Impact Investing and Venture Capital Financing
13. Environmental, Social and Governance and Financing

To enrich the learning experience and connect theory with real-world practice, the training is accompanied by:

• A collection of best practices from impact-driven enterprises across Europe
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• A glossary of key terms related to sustainability and responsible entrepreneurship
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• A series of interviews with entrepreneurs and experts in impact skills and innovation
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For more information:

Visit: www.impactacademyproject.eu

Contact: erasmus-impactacademy@univ-amu.fr

About IMPACT ACADEMY

IMPACT ACADEMY is a two-year Erasmus+ project involving partners from France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Turkey, and North Macedonia. It focuses on embedding social impact and sustainability into entrepreneurship education in higher education through the development of tools, training materials, and open learning resources.