Erasmus+ Projects

BEAM – Building Entrepreneurial Attitude and Mindset

BEAM is an Erasmus+ Small-scale Partnership project aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and active community participation among young people in rural areas.

The project brings together the Association of Municipalities of Tartu County and Snæfellsbær Municipality in Iceland to develop a practical support model that helps youth workers and local authorities strengthen young people's entrepreneurial mindset and employability.

Activities take place in Estonia and Iceland and include study visits, workshops, seminars, online co-creation meetings and an international webinar. The project also provides opportunities for youth professionals to exchange experiences, develop their skills and build international partnerships.

Project period: 1 January – 31 December 2026

Funding: Co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme through the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps Agency.

Youth Voice in Tartu County (Noorte hääl Tartumaal)

The Erasmus+ Youth Participation project Youth Voice in Tartu County aims to strengthen youth participation in local and regional decision-making.

The project supports the development of the Tartu County Youth Council (Tartumaa Noortekogu) and local youth councils, helping young people gain a better understanding of participatory democracy, advocacy and cooperation with decision-makers.

Working together with the Tartu County Youth Council, the project creates opportunities for dialogue between young people and local authorities. It also encourages young people to contribute their ideas to the Tartu County Development Strategy and local development processes.

Established in 2009, the Tartu County Youth Council is a regional youth participation and advocacy organisation that represents young people's interests and promotes their involvement in decisions affecting their communities.

The project actively involves members of regional and local youth councils while also reaching out to young people who have not previously participated in youth representation structures.

Project period: 1 June 2026 – 31 May 2027

Funding: Co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme through the Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps Agency.