(1) Background and objectives: Global crises such as climate change, pandemics, and resource depletion present unprecedented challenges that require coordinated and innovative responses. This study advocates for a bottom-up strategy by proposing and developing tools that empower individuals and organizations to embrace green and sustainable entrepreneurship, fostering localized solutions with global impact. In this context, the research explored the integration of technology-enabled entrepreneurship education (EE) into engineering curricula, with a focus on sustainable and green entrepreneurship. Leveraging insights from European projects, the research developed a cloud-based entrepreneurship educational system featuring three e-learning platforms. Particularly, one e-learning platform was specifically designed to support green and sustainable entrepreneurship education. (2) Methods: the study involved literature reviews, stakeholder surveys, interviews with green entrepreneurs, and iterative platform design. (3) Results: Key outcomes of the research include a methodology for designing pedagogical strategies and learning content for green and sustainable EE. Additionally, digital tools such as the green business innovation canvas, TRIZ-inspired matrices, and AI-driven recommendation systems were created to equip learners with the skills to develop sustainable business models. (4) Originality: The study’s novelty lies in its integration of advanced digital tools with original pedagogical strategies, providing a scalable framework for incorporating sustainability into entrepreneurship education. These findings have practical implications for educators and policymakers working to promote eco-friendly business practices. Future research should investigate the scalability of these tools across diverse educational contexts and evaluate their long-term impact on fostering sustainable entrepreneurial mindsets.
The need for survival in today's market drives an increase in the delivery of easy to use ‘just-in-time’ resources that respond to the often-dynamic workplace. Innovative business models are the resources that support entrepreneurs to be more competitive in the market. Based on the research conducted in two European ERASMUS+ projects – Understanding and Developing Business Models – ProBM (2016–2018) and its continuation in the years 2019–2021, the authors discuss the findings on the need for business models to be implemented in enterprises. The paper also includes recommendations for managers and entrepreneurs on what should be considered in order to survive in today's competitive and global marketplace. The authors present the level of awareness of the entrepreneurs in the area of business models and the response to these results in the form of micro-learning. This involves a compendium on business models and bite-sized modules directed towards adult educators in management, start-ups, managers, and entrepreneurs. The insights provided are expected to be valuable to researchers and practitioners interested in the topic of business models.