Application deadline for online participation: 15 September 2026, 23:59 (CEST)
Application deadline for optional on-site week at Jamk UAS: check with institutional E³UDRES² coordinators
Ever thought of starting your own business? Dive into all things Entrepreneurship in this hands-on programme!
Test out your idea and learn all about setting up and running your own business in 13 weeks – the YOSHI (Your Online Side Hustle International) programme provides you with the tools and knowledge it takes to make your first steps with your own company. Whether your dream is to offer a unique service, sell physical products, or become a media sensation, this international programme provides the knowledge and guidance you need.
Programme dates in 2026
- Online Info Webinar
05 October 2026
- Online Kick-Off
19 October 2026
- Weekly online sessions
Every Monday, 16:00 – 18:00 (CET), starting from 19 October 2026
- On-site Week at Jamk UAS, Finland (optional)
26 – 30 October 2026 (organized as a Blended Intensive Programme)
- End of programme with Dragon’s Den
25 January 2027
If you don’t want to participate in the on-site contact week at Jamk UAS, you can also do only the online study course and develop your idea there.
Costs
Participation is free! Financial support for the travel to the on-site week in Finland, which is organized as a Blended Intensive Programme, may be available depending on your home institution. Reach out to your institutional contacts here for details.
ECTS
5 (check with institutional E³UDRES² coordinators to see whether ECTS can be recognized)
Why participate?
In the YOSHI programme, you get to…
🌟 join a 13-week online course designed to turn your ideas into action
🌟 participate in the YOSHI Week (October 2026), with five days of activities and networking with your European YOSHI counterparts at Jamk University of Applied Sciences (FI), the host of the 2026 edition of YOSHI
🌟 have expert coaching from experienced lecturers and real entrepreneurs
🌟 present your idea in a Dragon’s Den-style pitch online
🌟 get inspired by stories from successful side hustlers
🌟 earn 5 ECTS credits for successful participation (make sure to check this with your university)
🌟 become part of a growing international startup community
🌟 develop your own side hustle idea and learning how to start earning income
Start your own side hustle
The YOSHI programme offers you the unique chance to establish your own ‘side hustle’ within 13 weeks and start generating an income. YOSHI will help you test-fly your idea. This means you will learn to validate a product or service with an audience, to determine if there is a market for your solution in order to generate an income. You will learn not only the fundamentals of starting a business but also how to optimise your marketing strategy using tools such as SEO, influencer marketing and AI. Moreover, you will gain insights into budgeting, financing and how to grow your business.
Exclusive access for E³UDRES² students and staff
The YOSHI Programme is an extracurricular programme that leverages collaborative online learning, and is open to students across Europe who are part of the E³UDRES² Alliance. It consists of 13 weeks of online sessions taking place on Monday evenings.
If you are serious about pursuing your concept, YOSHI and the participating E³UDRES² coaches can be the path towards pitching your business idea to a high profile audience, which is ultimately an opportunity for gaining momentum and support for your venture.
