ISTAO Call for Applications for the Free “Business Management” Course
Applications are now open for the project “Business Management: Economic Diplomacy and Integrated Promotion. From the Olivetti Model to the Digital Challenge”, sponsored by ISTAO as part of the MAECI’s 2026 Youth Exchange Program.
The initiative offers 40 talented young people under 30 a free advanced training program on management, internationalization, digital innovation, social responsibility, and economic cooperation between Italy and the Balkan region.
Target audience: young people between the ages of 23 and 30, aspiring managers, entrepreneurs, or public officials, with a master’s degree or equivalent qualification and excellent knowledge of English.
Eligible countries: Italy, Croatia, Serbia, Albania, and Slovenia.
Program: online training from June to August 2026; followed by a residential phase in September at ISTAO in Ancona for 16 selected participants.
Costs: free participation; the organization covers expenses for food, lodging, and transportation during the residential phase.
Application deadline:June 8, 2026.
For further information
VIEW THE CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Applications must be submitted via istao.it/form-maeci.