EVENTS

Boosting Entrepreneurial Mindset of Students with Challenge-Based Learning
The final conference of the EnterCBL Project, co-funded by the European Union, took place in Leuven, Belgium.
This multiplier event marked the culmination of an inspiring international collaboration focused on enhancing entrepreneurial mindsets among students through Challenge-Based Learning (CBL).

Pawel Urgacz of WSB University presented the ENTER-CBL project to an international audience during a panel  discussion focussed on the many facets of entrepreneurship education at the Eurasia Higher Education Summit- EURIE 2025, which was organised in Istanbul on April 8-10, 2025.

Istanbul Aydin University lecturer Assoc. Prof. Burcu Aydin Kucuk took part in the poster presentation at the event about the ENTER-CBL project and the methodology of challenge-based learning.

On April 24-26, 2025, Istanbul Aydin University hosted lecturers and students from our partner universities in the ENTER-CBL Erasmus+ project. The activity was a student bootcamp where students were working in international teams to find solutions for challenges in sustainable urban living. The methodology we were utilizing is “challenge-based learning”. This methodology is the core of our project for innovative pedagogies in entrepreneurship education.

Project partner Istanbul Aydin University hosted the ENTER-CBL Erasmusplus project partner meeting on 18-19 November 2024.
The project met to discuss progress in our work packages which will train lecturers in challenge-based learning methodology and discuss future plans to pilot a course in entrepreneurship and organising the student bootcamp.

The School of Technology and Management (ESTG) welcomed the team of the enter-CBL project: Boosting Entrepreneurial Mindset with Challenge-Based Learning, between July 3rd and 5th

This project seeks to empower future entrepreneurs through the development and implementation of the Challenge Based Learning methodology. The programme is jointly developed by four higher education institutions: WSB University (Poland), Istanbul Aydin University (Turkey), Romanian-American University (Romania), and the School of Technology and Management of the Polytechnic Institute of Porto. Businet (Belgium) took part in the meeting as an external expert, contributing its experience in the dissemination of international projects.
The programme highlights the value of challenge-based learning in fostering an entrepreneurial mindset among students. By engaging with real business challenges, interactive workshops, and industry professionals, participants gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to turn innovative ideas into viable business initiatives.
On the first day of the meeting, participants were introduced to ESTG and attended a lecture by Mário Cruz and Ricardo Queirós from the Centre for Pedagogical Innovation of the Polytechnic Institute of Porto. The session focused on integrating digital tools and learning experiences within challenge-based learning to support the development of next-generation entrepreneurs. A presentation by Istanbul Aydin University was also delivered.
The second day featured presentations on a range of teaching methodologies applied in courses within ESTG’s Department of Business Sciences. Professors Adriano Andreghetto, Amélia Carvalho, Fernanda Leão, Olga Pereira, Telma Mendes, and Tiago Cunha shared their approaches, followed by discussions on how these methodologies could be adapted and applied within the project.
In the final days, participants provided feedback on the methodologies presented and explored practical strategies for learning through real-world challenges. The programme also included study visits to regional companies, namely the NOBRAND footwear company and the Pão de Ló de Margaride factory, offering valuable insights into local entrepreneurial practices.

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On 23-24 January, 2024, the first Transnational Partner Meeting of the enter-CBL project partners took place at the WSB University as part of the Erasmus+ program.
During the two-day meeting, partners discussed key elements of the project’s implementation and took part in hands-on workshops focused on applying the Challenge Based Learning (CBL) methodology. These workshops were conducted with the active participation of international students from WSB University. The ENTER-CBL project aims to advance entrepreneurship education by developing and promoting a modern, student-centred teaching approach based on Challenge Based Learning.
In the first phase of the project, comprehensive materials covering the CBL methodology, its scope, and best practices will be developed and published on the project’s online platform. This platform will function as a central resource hub, offering educators practical guidelines, tools, and classroom ideas. In addition, training sessions will be organised for teachers who wish to implement the Challenge Based Learning approach in their teaching.
In the subsequent phase, a joint course programme entitled NextGen Entrepreneurs will be created for students from all partner universities. A core component of the course will be the development of business models aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. Grounded in the Challenge Based Learning methodology, the course aims to strengthen students’ entrepreneurial mindset and problem-solving skills.

After piloting the course, a detailed analysis and evaluation will be conducted among the participants to implement necessary changes and improvements to ensure that the course meets the needs of both students and faculty. Throughout the project implementation, online and face-to-face dissemination activities will be carried out during dedicated project events.
The project implementation will contribute to the dissemination of the Challenge Based Learning teaching method among teachers of entrepreneurship courses, providing them with tools to implement it effectively and valuably.

On October 1-2, 2024, at WSB University in Dąbrowa Górnicza, you have a unique opportunity to discover Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) from an entirely new perspective, thanks to the enter-CBL project co-funded by the European Union under the hashtag#Erasmus+ program.
You can still register and the conference will be streamed, so you can also attend online.