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Message NEWSLETTERD R I V E P R O J E C T APRIL 2025https://project-drive.eu/DRIVE Project: APowerful Start to aPurposeful JourneyDeveloping Resilience, Innovationand Vision for ADHD Entrepreneurs(DRIVE)We’re six months into ourinspiring DRIVE journey and it’sbeen full throttle! With strongcollaboration, creative energy, anda shared vision, the DRIVE projectis already working on deliveringexciting outcomes that willempower entrepreneurs withADHD across Europe. This project is co-funded byErasmus+ Programme of theEuropean Union.Project Duration: October 2024 –September 2026What are we hoping to achieve?Read More on our websitehttps://project-drive.eu/We’re working to break stigma, spark innovation,empower ADHD entrepreneurs, and grow aconnected, supportive community across Europe.Project Launch & VisionDRIVE officially kicked off in October 2024,hosted by CZU Czech University of LifeScience Prague in the Czech Republic. Thisin-person Kick-off Meeting set the stagefor an exciting 24-month collaborationamong partners from six organisationsacross Europe.

APRIL 2025Project PartnersBuilding Visibility: Website &Social MediaDRIVE seeks to make a meaningfuldifference in the lives of ADHDentrepreneurs.This will be accomplished byproviding tools, training, and supportto empower neurodivergentindividuals.This DRVE project will helpentrepreneurs with ADHD toleverage their unique strengths bybuilding confidence, skills, andnetworks.DRIVE will create a positive impacton the entrepreneurial landscape.DRIVE’S impactRead More on our websiteLaunch of our Website!https://project-drive.eu/CZU (Lead Partner), (Czech Republic)DEKAPLUS (Cyprus)DIAS (Greece)SILTA (Finland)ADHD Ireland (Ireland)BrainLog (Denmark)As partners in this project we on comingtogether to leverage our knowledge andskills and collaborate on a shared goal todevelop a robust support scheme whichincludes training, tools, and a digitalplatform tailored to the needs ofEntrepreneurs with ADHD. We arehoping through our collaboration andengaging with Entrepreneurs and VETorganisations that the end result will besupportive and will enable us to sharewith VET organisations across Europewill support the dissemination of thethese tools.Launch of our Social Media!Follow us forupdates, sneakpeeks, andbehind-the-scenesmoments fromthe team!

BRINGING DRIVE TO LIFE: THEPORTALVOICES FROM THE FIELD:RESEARCH & DATA COLLECTIONOne of our key early efforts has been an in-depth research and data collection phase,engaging directly with:VET organisationsEntrepreneurs with ADHDThrough questionnaires and interviews,we’ve gathered valuable insights that havebeen transformed into country specific andcombined infographics. This has capturedvisually the needs, opportunities, and keytrends. These findings will directly shapeour training schemes and tools in the nextphases. We have had a fantastic responsefrom those participants which will reallyenrich the work going forward and thoseparticipants shared excitement for seeingthe end results. Its hopefully that tools andsupport will be available.We’re proud to share to have launchedthe first draft of the DRIVE Digital Portaldeveloped by BrainLog, this platform willhouse our training content, resources,and support materials for VET trainersand ADHD entrepreneurs. A big portionof our initial outputs is going intoshaping this central hub. This will beupdated along the way with the help offeedback and evaluation from initialtesters until we reach our final version.One of our earliest and most visiblewins has been launching our officialwebsite project-drive.eu and creatingour social media presence. This visibilityis helping us connect with a broadercommunity and share our progresswith stakeholders and future users ofthe DRIVE tools. LAUNCHING OUR PROGRESS

Voices from the Field: Research & DataCollectionWe have have hit some KeyMilestones over the last 6months our research withEntrepreneurs & VET is one ofour highlights. VET trainers and entrepreneurs from across sixEuropean countries took part in our research,sharing both qualitative and quantitativeinsights.The response has been fantastic!We've been able to clearly identify key challengesand gaps for both groups—not only at a Europeanlevel, but also within local contexts.Curious about the findings?Explore our localised infographics now available onour social media channels to see what we learnedin each country.

Looking ahead, we’re preparingfor hands-on Train-the-Trainersessions and Multiplier Events(local events). These will allow usto:Test and refine our trainingtoolsGather real-time feedbackfrom VET trainersPresent the DRIVE DigitalPortal to the publicWe're excited to bring morepeople into the DRIVE journeyand to see the tools come alive inreal-world settings. If thisinterests you please follow alongon our journey over the comingmonths.What’s Next:Training &Multiplier EventsStaying Connected: Meetings& CollaborationConnections to dateWe’ve built strong momentum throughmonthly online progress meetings, plusexciting transnational gatherings whichhave taken place and are planned:Kick-off Meeting – October 2024(Czech Republic)2nd TPM – April 9th 2025 (Online,hosted by SILTA)3rd TPM – November 2025 (Greece,hosted by DIAS) * UpcomingFinal TPM – July 2026 (Ireland, hostedby ADHD Ireland) * UpcomingA key part of our success so far has been thestrong collaboration, open communication, andregular meetings that keep us connected andmoving forward together

The Kick-off Meeting in theCzech Republic was our firstchance to connect in person,align our vision, and beginco-creating the DRIVEjourney together1Kick-offMeeting With our digital platforms live,we’ve created a strong onlinepresence to share updates,engage stakeholders, and buildawareness across Europe.2Website & SocialMedia launchedQualitative and quantitativeinput from six countries hasprovided invaluable insightsinto the needs, gaps, andopportunities at bothEuropean and national levels.3Research &Interviews with VET Trainers &EntrepreneursThe initial version of ourportal is now live, offering acentral hub for tools, training,and resources to support VETprofessionals and ADHDentrepreneurs. This will be ina pilot mode for evaluation. 4First Draft ofthe DRIVEDigital PortalOur strategy for sharing progress, promoting impact, andinvolving key audiences is now in motion driving visibility andcommunity-building across the project.5Communication & Dissemination PlanKey Milestones : 6 MonthsThe DRIVE project is powered by five dedicated workinggroups, each co-creating and collaborating to shapedifferent aspects of the project—here are some keyhighlights from our progress so far

Feeling the DRIVEWe’re off to an amazing start thanks tothe passion and cooperation of all ourpartners. The DRIVE project is gainingmomentum, and with each milestone,we’re getting closer to building a trulyimpactful support system forentrepreneurs with ADHD & VETtrainers across Europe.Still to come:Course materials for pilotingTrain the Trainer SessionsMultiplier eventsFinal research outputs (June 2025)Stay tuned for the next chapter in ourjourney with DRIVE and don’t forget tofollow us online!