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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 (students and teachers), MESO (regional and national ecosystem), and MACRO (European benchmarks). 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. There is a suitable physical space for entrepreneurial learning and HUB activities.
2. Entrepreneurial learning and an Entrepreneur HUB are part of the institution's strategy.
3. Teacher roles in entrepreneurial learning and HUB activities are clear.
4. There is a clear way to involve students in entrepreneurial learning and HUB activities.
5. Potential risks and challenges have been identified and addressed.
6. International examples inform the development of partnerships and entrepreneurial learning.
7. Partnership agreements clearly define roles, responsibilities and expectations.
8. The institution connects with relevant regional entrepreneurship and innovation networks.
9. Entrepreneurial learning is integrated into relevant VET programmes and curricula.
10. The institution learns from European Entrepreneur HUBs and other relevant examples.
11. There is a team responsible for entrepreneurial learning and/or the Entrepreneur HUB.
12. The institution works with businesses, entrepreneurs and other external partners.
13. The institution uses relevant European approaches to entrepreneurial learning.
14. There is a clear internal communication approach for entrepreneurial learning and HUB activities.
15. The institution has the digital tools needed for entrepreneurial learning and HUB activities.
16. Relevant internal and external stakeholders are involved in entrepreneurial learning and HUB development.
17. Entrepreneurial learning and the Entrepreneur HUB align with regional and national priorities.
18. Entrepreneurial learning connects with regional economic, social and innovation initiatives.
19. Partnerships and external collaboration are monitored and evaluated.
20. Good practices from successful Entrepreneur HUBs inform the institution's approach.
21. There is a clear communication approach for regional and external partners.
22. The institution communicates its entrepreneurial learning activities externally.
23. There is a clear approach to monitoring quality, progress and results.
24. Management supports entrepreneurial learning and the development of an Entrepreneur HUB.
25. The impact and sustainability of entrepreneurial learning and HUB activities are measured.
26. Potential funding sources for entrepreneurial learning and the Entrepreneur HUB are identified.
27. There are clear objectives for entrepreneurial learning and/or the Entrepreneur HUB.
28. There is a 1–3 year plan for developing entrepreneurial learning and/or the Entrepreneur HUB.
29. Teachers have sufficient time for entrepreneurial learning and HUB activities.
30. Students have access to mentoring, coaching and guidance.



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 (students and teachers), MESO (regional and national ecosystem), and MACRO (European benchmarks). 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. Entrepreneurial learning connects with regional economic, social and innovation initiatives.
2. Teachers have sufficient time for entrepreneurial learning and HUB activities.
3. There are clear objectives for entrepreneurial learning and/or the Entrepreneur HUB.
4. Potential funding sources for entrepreneurial learning and the Entrepreneur HUB are identified.
5. The impact and sustainability of entrepreneurial learning and HUB activities are measured.
6. The institution has the digital tools needed for entrepreneurial learning and HUB activities.
7. Partnerships and external collaboration are monitored and evaluated.
8. The institution works with businesses, entrepreneurs and other external partners.
9. There is a suitable physical space for entrepreneurial learning and HUB activities.
10. There is a clear internal communication approach for entrepreneurial learning and HUB activities.
11. The institution connects with relevant regional entrepreneurship and innovation networks.
12. There is a clear way to involve students in entrepreneurial learning and HUB activities.
13. International examples inform the development of partnerships and entrepreneurial learning.
14. There is a team responsible for entrepreneurial learning and/or the Entrepreneur HUB.
15. Partnership agreements clearly define roles, responsibilities and expectations.
16. The institution learns from European Entrepreneur HUBs and other relevant examples.
17. There is a clear communication approach for regional and external partners.
18. The institution communicates its entrepreneurial learning activities externally.
19. Teacher roles in entrepreneurial learning and HUB activities are clear.
20. Entrepreneurial learning and the Entrepreneur HUB align with regional and national priorities.
21. Potential risks and challenges have been identified and addressed.
22. Entrepreneurial learning is integrated into relevant VET programmes and curricula.
23. Good practices from successful Entrepreneur HUBs inform the institution's approach.
24. Students have access to mentoring, coaching and guidance.
25. Management supports entrepreneurial learning and the development of an Entrepreneur HUB.
26. There is a clear approach to monitoring quality, progress and results.
27. Entrepreneurial learning and an Entrepreneur HUB are part of the institution's strategy.
28. There is a 1–3 year plan for developing entrepreneurial learning and/or the Entrepreneur HUB.
29. Relevant internal and external stakeholders are involved in entrepreneurial learning and HUB development.
30. The institution uses relevant European approaches to entrepreneurial learning.



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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C-ENTRE: your inspiration on coaching in VET Entrepreneurship Education

Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

The project implementation period is 1 May 2025 – 31 December 2026. During this time three project partners work together to achieve the pre-defined objectives and results.

Project name: Coaching in Entrepreneurship Education
Project ID number: 2024-2-HU01-KA220-VET-000294403

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