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1. Special events and activities

2. Networks and partnerships

Special events and activities

• JA Fair of Entrepreneurship Talents (JA Veľltrh podnikateľských talentov): A national fair where secondary school students present their entrepreneurial projects. This event is part of the largest entrepreneurship festival in Europe, Gen-E, and is organized by JA Slovensko. It serves as a platform for young talents to showcase innovative ideas and develop entrepreneurial skills.
• EIT Jumpstarter: An initiative by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) aimed at helping early-stage idea holders develop business models. The program covers diverse sectors and provides mentorship, networking opportunities, and access to European markets.
• Young Innovative Entrepreneur (Mladý inovatívny podnikateľ roka): A competition that forms part of the global Creative Young Entrepreneur Award. 

Networks and Partnerships

• Young Entrepreneurs Association of Slovakia (YEAS): An organization dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship among young people. YEAS organizes educational and networking events such as the Global Entrepreneurship Week, facilitates access to finance via the Slovak Business Angels Network, and co-organizes the Slovak Venture Capital Forum.
• Slovak Business Angels Network: Founded by YEAS in 2011, this network connects young entrepreneurs with experienced investors and mentors, offering educational, match-making, and networking opportunities.
• Regional Incubators and Co-working Spaces: Examples include the University Technology Incubator at Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava and The Start-up Centre at Technical University in Košice. These spaces provide infrastructure and support for budding entrepreneurs.
• Public-Private Partnerships: The Slovak government, in partnership with private organizations and NGOs, actively supports entrepreneurship. Initiatives include regional and national-level programs to encourage collaboration and mentorship among young entrepreneurs.