Edventures

Edventures is on a mission to make entrepreneurship education and support universally accessible, addressing one of the most pressing global challenges—youth unemployment and underemployment. With over 75 million young people worldwide not engaged in employment, education, or training (NEET), the economic and social cost is staggering. In Europe alone, this translates to an annual loss of €153 billion. Yes, with a B! Beyond financial implications, unemployment fuels social instability, leaving disenfranchised youth vulnerable to radical ideologies and criminality. Entrepreneurship offers a proven pathway to economic self-determination, yet existing support systems remain exclusive and inefficient. Over 90–95% of aspiring entrepreneurs are excluded from traditional programs, and two-thirds of young founders abandon their ventures prematurely due to a lack of ongoing support. The OECD estimates that making entrepreneurial resources more inclusive could unlock 34 million new businesses across its economies. Edventures fills this gap through a technology-driven approach that breaks down geographic and socioeconomic barriers. Our platform is built on three core features: Anna – A conversational AI coach delivering personalised and continuous guidance using a proprietary, LLM-enabled AI system, adapting to each entrepreneur’s journey. Eddie – A gamified learning experience that helps entrepreneurs build essential skills through interactive challenges and quizzes, like a “Duolingo for entrepreneurship.” Franklin – A data-driven coaching system that tracks entrepreneurs’ progress, streamlines mentorship, and simplifies management for organisations. By leveraging AI and gamification, Edventures empowers the next generation of entrepreneurs, unlocking economic opportunity and driving social change worldwide.