As part of the European initiative BEE (Bioeconomy Entrepreneurship Education), EduQuest successfully completed a series of educational activities at the 1st General High School of Naoussa, aiming to foster youth entrepreneurship and promote environmental awareness.
Students had the opportunity to explore the concept of bioeconomy, namely the creation of value through the use of renewable resources, and to understand how local materials and residues can be transformed into business opportunities.
Through interactive methods and modern tools (such as Donella Meadows’ Leverage Points, the Impact Gaps Canvas and the Business Model Canvas), participants gained insight into how meaningful change requires intervention at multiple levels of a system, from practices and relationships to deeper mindsets. Then the students developed their own business ideas, addressing real needs within their local community.
The ideas presented included:
- Sustainable fashion, with a focus on second-hand platforms and creative reuse (upcycling) of old clothing
- Valorization of agricultural residues, including the production of cosmetics, fertilizers, and biofuels from natural materials
- Reduction of plastic use in agriculture, through innovative reuse practices and alternative materials
- Creative reuse of urban waste, transforming it into functional objects or works of art
The initiative concluded with pitching sessions, during which the teams presented their ideas, highlighting both their sustainability and social impact.
The BEE project showcased the potential of young people to actively contribute to the transition towards a more sustainable and circular economy through education, creativity, and innovation.
Because the future of entrepreneurship is sustainable and it starts with education.
Read more about the BEE project here: https://eduquest.gr