GBSProject – REVEAL

GBS Partners Conclude the Project with Final Meeting and Conference in Kaunas

November 5, 2025

At the end of October, we travelled to Kaunas for the concluding phase of the GBS project, which included the final Transnational Partner Meeting and the official closing conference. On 28 October, the consortium met at the offices of EINC to review the project’s results, coordinate final reporting tasks and prepare the next day’s event. The meeting was productive and collegial, marking the successful completion of two years of collaboration across five countries. The partners closed the day with a…

GBS Mentoring Sessions Bring New Perspectives in Rural Bretzfeld

October 22, 2025

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GBS

On 14 and 15 October 2025, we carried out the mentoring sessions for Groups 3 and 4 in the clubhouse of the Adolzfurt Men’s Choir in Bretzfeld. Similar to the Göttingen group, the three mentoring phases were combined into one session per group to match participants’ availability. The atmosphere in both groups was highly collaborative, with participants drawing on their regional experience and long-standing community connections. Many participants were new to structured entrepreneurial reflection, so we adapted the pace and…

Combined Mentoring Session in Göttingen Inspires New Ideas

October 20, 2025

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GBS

On 13 October 2025, we conducted the combined mentoring session for Groups 1 and 2 at the BUPNET premises in Göttingen. Due to participants’ limited availability, the three mentoring phases were delivered in one extended session. This format worked well, as many participants had already taken part in the motivational workshop and arrived with clear ideas and strong energy. Building on the reflection tools used earlier, the group worked intensively on shaping early-stage business concepts with a sustainability dimension. Participants…

GBS Multiplier Event Connects Sustainability and Tradition in Obersulm

October 19, 2025

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GBS

On 12 October 2025, blinc held its national multiplier event at the Knapp Hof in Obersulm, a traditional wine-growing setting that offered an ideal backdrop for discussing sustainability and green entrepreneurship. The event took place in cooperation with the local church, which was hosting a thanksgiving celebration on the same day. This joint format helped attract a broad audience, including many older adults and regional wine-growing families. Following the community celebration and musical contributions from local children, blinc presented the…

GBS Motivational Workshop Engages Learners in Bretzfeld

October 15, 2025

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GBS

On 8 October 2025, blinc carried out the second GBS Motivational Workshop at the premises of a local men’s choir in Bretzfeld. The group consisted of adults with long-standing ties to the region and a broad range of life experiences. To create a positive and accessible learning atmosphere, the workshop began with an interactive icebreaker adapted to the participants’ preferences, setting the tone for constructive collaboration. Participants engaged actively with the IKIGAI reflection and the skills-assessment elements, which helped them…

Motivational Workshop in Göttingen Kicks Off the GBS Piloting

October 9, 2025

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GBS

On 2 October 2025, blinc hosted the first GBS Motivational Workshop at the BUPNET premises in Göttingen. The session introduced participants to the core principles of green entrepreneurship and encouraged them to reflect on their personal strengths, values and motivations. Using tools such as the IKIGAI method and structured skills reflection, the group explored how sustainability-oriented ideas can emerge from individual interests and real community needs. The atmosphere was very open and constructive, with lively exchanges and a strong willingness…