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Are you into sustainability and innovation?

And would you like to develop a sustainable business idea with students from all over Europe? Then apply to Circle U.’s ”Entrepreneurial Change-making”-course open to MA and PhD-students from all academic fields. The application deadline is 15 August.

A group photo of last year's participants
Participants at the Entrepreneurial Change-making-course will collaborate with students from other Circle U.-universities. Here are last year's participants during the onsite event in Bruxelles. Photo: Circle U.

Once again, it’s time for the Entrepreneurial Change-making-course where students from all over Europe get the chance to come up with sustainable and innovative solutions to society’s most pressing challenges. The course is offered by the university alliance Circle U.

Entrepreneurial Change-making consists of a webinar series starting 10 November and ends with an exciting 5-day event in Louvain (Belgium) in December this year. 

Who can participate?

All MA and PhD students enrolled at Aarhus University can apply to the course – regardless of academic area.

You just need a keen interest in sustainability and in finding innovative solutions to some of society’s major social, economic and environmental challenges.   

How to apply

If you would like to apply, please send a motivation letter (1/2-1 page) to AU’s coordinator Morten Foss, foss@inano.au.dk

The application deadline is 15 August 2025. You will be notified no later than 22 August on whether or not you have been admitted to the course.

What about financing?

You can apply for Erasmus+ funding to help cover your travel and accommodation expenses in Louvain.

If you are an MA-student, we encourage you to find out straight away whether you can gain advance approval of the course as part of your studies at AU. This is a prerequisite for receiving Erasmus+ funding. Read more about advance approval on your study portal.

Do you want to know more?

Read more about the Entrepreneurial Change-making-course or contact Morten Foss if you have any questions.

What is Circle U.?

  • Circle U. is a European university alliance consisting of nine universities (including AU) who are working to make mobility easier and more accessible for students and staff within research, education and innovation. The alliance focuses on climate, global health, democracy and AI. Read more about Circle U.
  • As a student at AU, you have access to various online and onsite academic offers at the alliance universities. Get an overview of current offers