FIRST MINIBOSS FRANCHISE in CHISINAU, MOLDOVA

A new chapter in Moldovan education has begun with the opening of the country’s first international MINIBOSS BUSINESS SCHOOL franchise in Chisinau. Children and teenagers in Moldova can now study entrepreneurship, business, innovation and modern technologies through an interactive programme that combines academic knowledge with business games and practical project development.

The school prepares children for a world in which success increasingly depends on initiative, adaptability, creativity and the ability to turn knowledge into practical results. Students learn how ideas are generated, how markets work, how teams are formed and how a project can be developed into a functioning startup. Lessons are supported by masterclasses, business simulations, startup-incubator activities, forums and international competitions.

Education That Develops the Whole Person

The MINIBOSS methodology extends far beyond traditional business theory. Considerable attention is given to psychology, personal development, communication, teamwork and emotional intelligence. Children learn to understand themselves and others, express their ideas confidently, negotiate, manage emotions, make responsible decisions and work constructively with different personalities.

Azerbaijan Invests in the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs: a second MINIBOSS franchise in Baku

Azerbaijan is expanding its investment in human capital, innovation and private enterprise. The second MINIBOSS BUSINESS SCHOOL branch in Baku opened at 134 Atatürk Avenue under the leadership of Narmina Hasanova extending the international network’s presence in Azerbaijan.

MINIBOSS BUSINESS SCHOOL offers an eight-level educational pathway developed by International Business Academy Consortium, headquartered in Glasgow, UK. Students study economics, financial literacy, leadership, marketing, innovation, teamwork and project management.

The programme combines classroom learning with practical experience. Students create their own start-ups, calculate budgets, develop products, research customers and present their projects at business forums and championships. These activities include the Startup Forum, Startup National Cup Championship and Startup World Cup Championship.

The country’s long-term economic success will depend not only on energy resources and infrastructure, but also on people capable of creating companies, technologies, products and jobs. Entrepreneurship education gives young people the practical skills required to turn knowledge and ideas into economic value.

Human Capital as a National Priority

The national programme “Azerbaijan 2030: National Priorities for Socio-Economic Development” identifies competitive human capital and modern innovation as central objectives. Approximately AZN 5.2 billion was allocated to education and science in Azerbaijan’s 2026 state budget.

The country is also strengthening support for young entrepreneurs. In 2024, young people represented 40% of participants in training, consultancy and business-plan services delivered by the Small and Medium Business Development Agency, KOBIA. They also accounted for more than 30% of recipients of start-up certificates and around 30% of relevant grant beneficiaries.

MINIBOSS Family Business Camp 2027 in Portugal

From 8 to 16 July 2027, Portugal will welcome entrepreneurial families from around the world for the MINIBOSS Family Business Camps 2027—an international educational programme where children, parents and business leaders learn, create and develop new ideas together.

The Camp will take place within the international programme of Global Business Week 2027 in Lisbon, Cascais and Estoril. It will combine entrepreneurship education, family development, startup activities, international networking and cultural discovery in one of Europe’s most attractive coastal regions.

Business Education for the Whole Family

Family businesses are built across generations. Their future depends on whether founders can transfer knowledge, values and responsibility—and whether children are prepared to become capable successors.

During the Camp, young participants will study the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, financial literacy, leadership, teamwork, marketing and project management. They will learn how ideas become products, how businesses create value and how responsible decisions influence the future of a company.