Empowering sustainable ventures through finance
How can entrepreneurs design financial strategies that generate both economic value and measurable social impact?
Join this Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) hosted by the Universitat Rovira i Virgili and explore how finance can become a powerful tool to drive positive change in society.
This course brings together students and experts from across Europe to work on real-world challenges related to social entrepreneurship, impact investment, and sustainable business models.
Visit the URV BIP catalogue website for more information.
Why this BIP?
Social enterprises are reshaping the economy by combining financial sustainability with social and environmental goals. In this BIP, you will learn how to:
- Design a financial plan tailored to social impact ventures
- Understand impact investment and alternative funding sources
- Balance profitability with mission-driven outcomes
- Evaluate financial sustainability in innovative business models
- Collaborate in international teams on real entrepreneurial challenges
Programme structure
Blended Intensive Programmes combine virtual collaboration with short-term physical mobility, offering a flexible and inclusive international learning experience.
- The on-site component of this BIP will take place in Campus Bellissens (Reus) from the 15th to the 19th of June, 2026.
- Participants will take part in intensive workshops on financial planning for social enterprises.
- The programme includes visits to organisations such as Ship2B Ventures, an impact venture capital firm in Barcelona and Tecnoredessa as innovation hub in Reus.
- Students will work in teams to develop a real financial plan for a social enterprise or social business, and present their projects as business pitches.
- The programme also includes online sessions focused on introduction, team building, preparation for the on-site activities and final reflection and discussion.
Download the Programme here.
Who can apply?
This programme is open to:
- Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD students
- Learners interested in entrepreneurship, finance, sustainability or innovation
General requirements:
- We recommend to check with the Erasmus+ coordinator at your home institution if there are Erasmus+ funds and mobility opportunities available for your stay at the URV.
- Participants who do not have Erasmus+ funds can take part with an Erasmus+ Zero Grant.
- Priority will be given to participants that attach proof of Erasmus+ funding to their registration.
Nomination and application
- There are 30 seats available for Aurora stduents for this BIP.
- Students shall be nominated by their home institution. A nomination online form will be sent to their International Relations Officers.
- Nomination deadline: 30 April 2026
- Selection results communicated: 8 May 2026
- Application deadline: 22 May 2026 – a link to the application form will be sent to selected students.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with the URV Aurora Office at aurora@urv.cat
