We’re excited to share a structured multi-level research framework designed to support the How to Hub implementation guide: a core part of the C-ENTRE project.
Our research approach provides a comprehensive foundation for developing an implementation guide that is evidence-based, context-sensitive, and grounded in real needs from institutional to European levels.
| Level |
Method |
Purpose |
| Micro (Institutional) |
Co-creation with students and teachers |
To identify concrete needs, barriers, and ideas for what the Hub should offer and how it should function in practice. |
| Meso (Regional/National) |
Desk research on VET–industry and policy links |
To build a clear understanding of the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem, related educational programmes, and how they interact with local labour markets. |
| Macro (European) |
Site visits to existing successful Entrepreneur Hubs. |
To observe governance, pedagogy, and impact models in well-functioning hubs and inform the guide with proven practices. |
This structured research ensures that the How to Hub guide is not just theoretical; it reflects real insights from students, educators, industry trends, and successful hub models. It aligns the guide with both on-the-ground needs at institutional and regional scales and strategic perspectives at a European level.
In doing so, it sets a solid base for vocational educators and stakeholders to implement sustainable entrepreneurial hubs that truly bridge education and the labour market, offering students hands-on experience, mentorship, and practical support.
