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Business Goes Viral

Empowering SMEs to achieve digital transformation through upskilling young employees

#businessgoesviral is all about helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in rural areas thrive online by tapping into the skills of Generation Z. This EU-co-funded project is designed to bridge the gap between businesses lacking digital expertise and young professionals eager to apply their dig

Overview

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Updated October 2025
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2022

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We'd like to see SMEs and young professionals useful expand their digital presence and digital marketing, upskilling the existing competences of GenZ on social media. We hope that projects like #bgv help create a link between young workers and local enterprises by offering a flexible but efficient training that employers can use to expand and refine their knowledge.

About the innovation

Why did you create this innovation?

The project and the free online microcourse were developed as part of an Erasmus+ program, with the aim to equip SME owners and managers with the necessary skills and strategies to create impactful online presences, reach new customers, and boost their business growth. At the same time, #bgv provides young professionals with hands-on experience, mentorship, and networking opportunities to enhance their digital marketing expertise and prepare them for successful careers in this dynamic field.

What does your innovation look like in practice?

The main result consists of the free "Guide to Social Media Marketing Success" microcourse, designed to cater to all levels, from beginners to those with some existing knowledge. The curriculum starts with foundational concepts and progresses gradually towards more advanced topics. The course is available for everyone on the #bgv platform (https://businessgoesviral.eu/courses/en/) and has been translated in 4 languages (English, Italian, German and Croatian).

How has it been spreading?

The course was tested during a pilot phase involving at least 30 Gen Z employees from the partners’ countries (Austria, Croatia, and Italy). Being the final phases of the project still in progress, we're currently monitoring the course spreading in companies outside the ones involve in the pilot phase

If I want to try it, what should I do?

Simply visit the #bgv website (https://businessgoesviral.eu/) and register an account to access the course. The modules are available in 4 languages (English, Italian, German and Croatian).

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