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Entrepreneur-HUB self-assessment

Considering developing an Entrepreneur HUB in your VET institution?
(or do you already have one in place?)
This free test helps you understand where your institution currently stands in developing an entrepreneurial learning environment. An Entrepreneur HUB brings together students, teachers and external partners to support entrepreneurship, innovation and practical learning. The test takes about 7-10 minutes and includes 30 statements across three levels: MICRO (institutional needs), MESO (regional ecosystem), and MACRO (European benchmarking). Per statement, choose:
✅ Yes: this is already in place or clearly established.
❔ Maybe: this is partly in place, under development, planned, or you are not yet sure.
❌ No: this is not currently in place or has not yet been considered.

Please note: there are no right or wrong answers. The goal is to help you identify strengths, gaps and possible next steps in developing your entrepreneurial learning environment.
Start your test now:
Your institution's current situation: ✅
Yes
❔
Maybe
❌
No
1. Good practices from other HUBs have been adapted and applied within the institution.
2. The institution shares its own experiences and results with other HUBs or networks.
3. Staff have visited Entrepreneur HUBs outside their own institution to see how they work in practice.
4. There is a clear way to involve students in entrepreneurial learning and HUB activities.
5. Before adopting a practice from another HUB, the institution checks whether it fits its own context and resources.
6. There is a suitable physical space for entrepreneurial learning and HUB activities.
7. The institution participates in international networks, projects or exchanges related to entrepreneurial learning (e.g. Erasmus+, EU-funded projects).
8. Teacher roles in entrepreneurial learning and HUB activities are clear.
9. Entrepreneurial learning connects with regional economic, social and innovation initiatives.
10. Potential funding sources for entrepreneurial learning and the Entrepreneur HUB are identified.
11. Entrepreneurial learning and an Entrepreneur HUB are part of the institution's strategy.
12. Partnerships and external collaboration are monitored and evaluated.
13. The institution has the digital tools needed for entrepreneurial learning and HUB activities.
14. The institution compares its own HUB approach and results with those of other HUBs.
15. The institution is familiar with the key success factors of Entrepreneur HUBs in Europe.
16. Students have access to mentoring, coaching and guidance.
17. The institution applies recognised European frameworks or methodologies for entrepreneurial learning (e.g. EntreComp).
18. The institution actively follows developments and examples from European Entrepreneur HUBs.
19. Teachers have sufficient time for entrepreneurial learning and HUB activities.
20. Entrepreneurial learning is integrated into relevant VET programmes and curricula.
21. The institution has established working relationships with individual businesses or entrepreneurs (e.g. guest lectures, projects, internships).
22. Entrepreneurial learning and the Entrepreneur HUB align with regional and national priorities.
23. There is a clear communication approach for regional and external partners.
24. Concrete goals and success indicators have been defined for entrepreneurial learning and/or the Entrepreneur HUB (e.g. number of students reached, activities per year).
25. Insights from visits and international contacts are shared with colleagues in the institution.
26. There is a team responsible for entrepreneurial learning and/or the Entrepreneur HUB.
27. Partnership agreements clearly define roles, responsibilities and expectations.
28. Internal staff and external partners are actively involved in shaping or co-designing the entrepreneurial learning approach and/or the HUB.
29. The institution is a member of, or actively participates in, regional entrepreneurship or innovation networks or platforms.
30. Management supports entrepreneurial learning and the development of an Entrepreneur HUB.



This test is based on the C-ENTRE research on entrepreneur HUBs and copyright © C-ENTRE / Nuances. All rights reserved.

This tool may be used by VET institutions for internal reflection, planning & educational development purposes only.

Reproduction, distribution, or commercial use without permission is prohibited.

This test is based on the C-ENTRE research on entrepreneur HUBs and copyright © C-ENTRE / Nuances. All rights reserved.

This tool may be used by VET institutions for internal reflection, planning, and educational development purposes only.

Reproduction, distribution, or commercial use without permission is prohibited.

Considering developing an Entrepreneur HUB in your VET institution?
(or do you already have one in place?)
This free test helps you understand where your institution currently stands in developing an entrepreneurial learning environment. An Entrepreneur HUB brings together students, teachers and external partners to support entrepreneurship, innovation and practical learning. The test takes about 7-10 minutes and includes 30 statements across three levels: MICRO (institutional needs), MESO (regional ecosystem), and MACRO (European benchmarking). Per statement, choose:
✅ Yes: this is already in place or clearly established.
❔ Maybe: this is partly in place, under development, planned, or you are not yet sure.
❌ No: this is not currently in place or has not yet been considered.

Please note: there are no right or wrong answers. The goal is to help you identify strengths, gaps and possible next steps in developing your entrepreneurial learning environment.
Start your test now:
Your institution's current situation: ✅
Yes
❔
Maybe
❌
No
1. The institution is a member of, or actively participates in, regional entrepreneurship or innovation networks or platforms.
2. Partnership agreements clearly define roles, responsibilities and expectations.
3. There is a clear way to involve students in entrepreneurial learning and HUB activities.
4. The institution actively follows developments and examples from European Entrepreneur HUBs.
5. The institution participates in international networks, projects or exchanges related to entrepreneurial learning (e.g. Erasmus+, EU-funded projects).
6. The institution is familiar with the key success factors of Entrepreneur HUBs in Europe.
7. Teachers have sufficient time for entrepreneurial learning and HUB activities.
8. Staff have visited Entrepreneur HUBs outside their own institution to see how they work in practice.
9. Entrepreneurial learning connects with regional economic, social and innovation initiatives.
10. Insights from visits and international contacts are shared with colleagues in the institution.
11. Partnerships and external collaboration are monitored and evaluated.
12. Entrepreneurial learning is integrated into relevant VET programmes and curricula.
13. Potential funding sources for entrepreneurial learning and the Entrepreneur HUB are identified.
14. Management supports entrepreneurial learning and the development of an Entrepreneur HUB.
15. The institution has the digital tools needed for entrepreneurial learning and HUB activities.
16. Students have access to mentoring, coaching and guidance.
17. There is a clear communication approach for regional and external partners.
18. Good practices from other HUBs have been adapted and applied within the institution.
19. Entrepreneurial learning and an Entrepreneur HUB are part of the institution's strategy.
20. Entrepreneurial learning and the Entrepreneur HUB align with regional and national priorities.
21. The institution applies recognised European frameworks or methodologies for entrepreneurial learning (e.g. EntreComp).
22. The institution has established working relationships with individual businesses or entrepreneurs (e.g. guest lectures, projects, internships).
23. The institution compares its own HUB approach and results with those of other HUBs.
24. There is a team responsible for entrepreneurial learning and/or the Entrepreneur HUB.
25. Before adopting a practice from another HUB, the institution checks whether it fits its own context and resources.
26. Concrete goals and success indicators have been defined for entrepreneurial learning and/or the Entrepreneur HUB (e.g. number of students reached, activities per year).
27. There is a suitable physical space for entrepreneurial learning and HUB activities.
28. Internal staff and external partners are actively involved in shaping or co-designing the entrepreneurial learning approach and/or the HUB.
29. Teacher roles in entrepreneurial learning and HUB activities are clear.
30. The institution shares its own experiences and results with other HUBs or networks.



This test is based on the C-ENTRE research on entrepreneur HUBs and copyright © C-ENTRE / Nuances. All rights reserved.

This tool may be used by VET institutions for internal reflection, planning & educational development purposes only.

Reproduction, distribution, or commercial use without permission is prohibited.

This test is based on the C-ENTRE research on entrepreneur HUBs and copyright © C-ENTRE / Nuances. All rights reserved.

This tool may be used by VET institutions for internal reflection, planning, and educational development purposes only.

Reproduction, distribution, or commercial use without permission is prohibited.

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