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Do you want to develop a sustainable business idea in an international environment?

Are you a Master’s or PhD student and would you like to develop a sustainable business idea with students from all over Europe? Then why not join Circle U.’s ‘Entrepreneurial Changemaking’ programme. The application deadline is 15 August.

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Here you see the participants from last year's "Entrepreneurial Change-making programme", which also concluded with 5 days in Louvain. Photo: Circle U.

All Master’s and PhD students at AU can once apply to join the ’Entrepreneurial Change-making’ programme offered by Circle U. – AU’s university alliance.

Together with students from all over Europe, participants will work on finding sustainable and innovative solutions to society's greatest challenges. You will be taught by inspirational lecturers from the 9 alliance universities and get to develop your business idea in an innovative, inspiring and international environment.

The programme consists of 4 online seminars starting on 12 November. It concludes with 5 intensive days at the university of UC Louvain in Belgium on 7 – 11 November 2026.

Who can take part?

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

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

How to apply

To apply you must send a motivation letter (1/2-1 page) to AU’s coordinator Morten Foss, [email protected] by 15 August 2026. You will be notified no later than 22 August whether you have been admitted.

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.

What is Circle U.?

  • The university alliance Circle U. consists of nine universities (including AU) who work to make mobility easier and more accessible for students and staff. > Read more about Circle U.
  • One of Circle U.'s focus areas is innovation and entrepreneurship anchored in the Incubator Hub.
  • AU's students and staff have access to various online and onsite offers at the alliance universities > See current offers 
Revised 24.06.2026