Italy’s approach to entrepreneurial education

This chapter critically examines Italy’s evolving approach to entrepreneurial education in the context of rapid digital transformation and growing internationalization. Drawing on national policy documents, comparative European studies, and recent research, it analyzes the integration of entrepreneurship into Italian curricula, the diffusion of virtual exchanges, and the country’s role in the VEHUB4YOU project. The discussion highlights both advances - such as the adoption of the EntreComp framework, the spread of project-based learning, and the rise of digital and virtual mobility - and persistent challenges, including regional disparities, fragmented governance, insufficient teacher training, and limited impact evaluation. Recommendations are offered for strengthening systemic integration, digital inclusion, and the sustainability of entrepreneurial learning ecosystems.