Open mentoring programs in Europe

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Below you will find a directory with a list of open mentoring programs – those that Mentors and/or Mentees from outside can join. Let us know if you see that your program is missing or if we should change something in the descriptions already presented.

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AWTE Ireland Mentor Programme

AWTE Ireland Mentor Programme is a mentoring programme run by Association of Women Travel Executives Ireland for women professionals in travel.

Category: Professional and Industry Mentoring, Women's Development

w.one Mentoring 2026/27

Mentoring program by w.one - women of new energies for participants meeting the program’s stated eligibility criteria with a particular focus on women or female participants.

Category: Professional Association, Women's Development

BRD Mindcraft Academy

Mentoring program organized by BRD Groupe Sociętę Gęnęrale for students.

Category: University and Students

Mentorprogram for kvinnelige postdoktorer

Mentorprogram for kvinnelige postdoktorer is a mentoring programme or scheme by Universitetet i Oslo (UiO) for female postdoctoral researchers at the University of Oslo.

Category: University and Higher Education, Students and Academia, Women

Odyssey Mentoring Program

A global mentoring program focused on empowering women in business and sports, connecting talented women with top managers and leaders.

Category: Professional & Career Development, Social & Community Support

NHHs mentorprogram for masterstudenter

A unique mentoring program at the Norwegian School of Economics connecting master's students with experienced NHH alumni for career and personal development guidance over two semesters.

Category: University/Student

UiT Mentorprogram for kvinnelige stipendiater og postdoktorer

UiT Mentorprogram for kvinnelige stipendiater og postdoktorer is a mentoring programme or scheme by UiT Norges arktiske universitet for female doctoral fellows and postdocs at UiT, as well as participants in the promotion project who are offered a mentor.

Category: University and Higher Education, Students and Academia, Women

SEED

Mentoring program organized by Fundația Virtute et Sapientia / Universitatea din București for school pupils.

Category: Education

Startup Go

An ICUK business incubator for startups and early-stage entrepreneurs in the Ústí Region with individual mentoring.

Category: Entrepreneurial Development, Startups

CERC - Modelu & Chirnogi, SMIS 339087

Mentoring program organized by Roma Education Fund Romania for school pupils, teachers and education staff.

Category: Social and Community Mentoring, Education

Mentoring in der Justiz MV

Mentoring program by Justiz Mecklenburg-Vorpommern for participants meeting the program’s stated eligibility criteria.

Category: Women's Development, Career and Leadership Development

DB Cross Company Mentoring

Mentoring program by Deutsche Bahn AG + Deutsche Bank + Fraport + GIZ for professionals and employees.

Category: Cross-Company Mentoring, Women's Development, Career and Leadership Development

Inspire Mentoring

Inspire Mentoring is a mentoring programme run by Innovate Communities for young people and school students.

Category: Students and Young People, Social and Community Mentoring

HGON Mentoring-Programm 2026

Mentoring program by Hessische Gesellschaft fuer Ornithologie und Naturschutz e.V. for participants meeting the program’s stated eligibility criteria.

Category: Non-Profit and Social Mentoring

Mentoringový program Univerzity Tomáše Bati ve Zlíně

The program connects successful UTB alumni with current students for mutual self-development and sharing experiences for career growth.

Category: Academic & Scientific Development, Professional & Career Development

Journalistinnenbund Mentoringprogramm 2026/27

Journalistinnenbund mentoring for journalists in its June 2026–June 2027 cycle; one year of volunteer mentoring, free to mentees, with membership required following acceptance.

Category: Professional Association, Culture and Creative Industries, Women's Development

MentorMe Mentoringprogramm

Mentoring program by MentorMe gUG for participants meeting the program’s stated eligibility criteria with a particular focus on women or female participants.

Category: Non-Profit and Social Mentoring, Women's Development, Career and Leadership Development

Community Mentoring Programme

Community Mentoring Programme is a mentoring programme run by IADT / PATH 3 consortium for young people and school students, students, graduates and early-career professionals with a focus on people facing access or inclusion barriers.

Category: University and Academic Mentoring, Students and Young People, Social and Community Mentoring, Inclusion and Access

Future in Finland 2026

Future in Finland 2026: six-month one-to-one mentoring for international higher-education students in Finland and recent graduates (within one year), September 2026–February 2027.

Category: NGO and Social Mentoring, International Talent and Integration

Sähkärikamut-mentorointiohjelma

Free STUL peer mentoring for professionals in member electrical-contracting companies; meetings November 2026–April 2027.

Category: Electrical industry, entrepreneurship and leadership

Cross Mentoring Muenster/Osnabrueck

Mentoring program by Cross Consult GbR + partnerzy lokalni for professionals and employees.

Category: Cross-Company Mentoring, Career and Leadership Development

Mentoringový program FAMU

FAMU supports mentoring activities proposed through faculty-approved channels for full-time bachelor students from year two, master students and doctoral candidates.

Category: Academic & Scientific Development, Professional & Career Development, Creative Fields

Journeys Incubator Programme

Mentoring programme by University of Helsinki for entrepreneurs, startup teams and founders.

Category: Startups and Entrepreneurship

KvinnoKapital Mentorship 2026/27

KvinnoKapital Mentorship 2026/27 is a mentoring programme or scheme by KvinnoKapital for professionals in asset management and related industries admitted to the 2026/27 programme.

Category: Women, Professional and Industry Network

Mentorprogrammet 2026/2027 - Hudiksvall Ljusdal Nordanstig

Mentoring program organized by Hudiksvalls kommun + Ljusdals kommun + Nordanstigs kommun for entrepreneurs and startup founders.

Category: Startups and Entrepreneurship, Public Sector

Mentorordningen - Neste Steg

A program providing personal follow-up from a mentor to top athletes and defense personnel in a transition process to their next career step.

Category: Career Transition/Specialized Groups

Bridging Generations – African Mentoring Programme

Bridging Generations – African Mentoring Programme is a mentoring programme run by University College Dublin (UCD) for students of African background, graduates and early-career professionals.

Category: University and Academic Mentoring, Students and Young People, Inclusion and Access

Ment15

Mentoring program by LMU Sozialwissenschaftliche Fakultaet for female students as well as doctoral candidates with a particular focus on women or female participants.

Category: University and Students, Academic and Early-Career Development, Women's Development

Aalto University Mentoring Programme

Aalto University mentoring for master’s and doctoral degree students, paired with alumni mentors; 2026–2027 programme runs December–May.

Category: University and Research, Students

Grow with Aldi 2026 - supplier mentoring

Grow with Aldi 2026 - supplier mentoring is a mentoring programme run by Aldi Ireland + Bord Bia for Irish food and drink producers.

Category: Entrepreneurship and Business Mentoring

Szkoła Główna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego

Mentoring is aimed at people who already have some experience, knowledge and perhaps achievements in very different areas of their own activities, but need acceleration, practical tips, want to achieve more and faster in a given area. At the same time, they are aware of the limitations resulting from the lack of their own experience. Your relationship with a mentor is based on mutual understanding, acceptance, respect and trust. A mentor - a person ready to share their knowledge and life experience is prepared to play the role of a supporting guide and advisor in achieving a defined goal.

Category: at universities

Mentorat (Universitatea „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” din Iași)

The “Mentoring” program of the “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iași aims to support students in adapting to academic life, especially first-year students.

Category: Student Integration/University

KuWi.mentoring Passau

Mentoring program by Universitaet Passau for students as well as culture and creative-sector professionals in culture and the creative industries.

Category: University and Students, Career and Leadership Development

Mentorskapsprogram för filmare

Region Uppsala offers filmmakers mentorship from experienced industry professionals to develop documentary or fiction short-film ideas.

Category: Film and culture – short filmmaking

KRAFT Entrepreneurial Programme

KRAFT Entrepreneurial Programme is a mentoring programme or scheme by Diversify for entrepreneurs and people seeking to develop a business idea through KRAFT.

Category: Entrepreneurship

Mentoring Access Initiative for Women in SMEs

Mentoring Access Initiative for Women in SMEs is a mentoring programme run by AIB + Irish Management Institute + 30% Club Ireland for women leaders in SMEs.

Category: Women's Development, Career and Leadership Development

Uniwersytet Wrocławski

The Mentoring Program is based on an informal relationship that the Mentor establishes with the Mentee. The Mentor is an experienced employee, a specialist with high professional competences who wants to share their knowledge and experience. The Mentee is a student of the University of Wrocław who is ready to develop their professional interests and improve interpersonal competences. An organizational meeting is planned for the Mentors before they start working with their Mentees and substantive support in the form of a manual.

Category: at universities

Francouzsko-český mentoringový program pro ženy v jaderných oborech

A Czech-French cross-border mentoring programme for early-career women in the nuclear sector, combining one-to-one guidance, international networking and meetings in Prague and Paris.

Category: Nuclear energy, women in STEM and international career mentoring

NutriNOR Mentor Programme

NutriNOR Mentor Programme is a mentoring programme or scheme by Universitetet i Bergen (UiB) / NutriNOR for final-year PhD candidates and recent PhD graduates in the NutriNOR community.

Category: University and Higher Education, Students and Academia, Research and Academic Career

KTH International Buddy Program

Mentoring program organized by KTH for students, alumni and recent graduates.

Category: University and Students

Mentorprogram for iværksættere

Mentoring programme by Business Kolding for entrepreneurs and owner-managers in Business Kolding's target group.

Category: Business Association, Entrepreneurship, Career Development

Irish Planning Institute Mentoring Scheme

Irish Planning Institute Mentoring Scheme is a mentoring programme run by Irish Planning Institute for members of the relevant professional association, planning professionals who meet the relevant membership criteria.

Category: Professional and Industry Mentoring

Mentoringprogramm weibliche Fuehrungskraefte

Mentoring program by Deutscher Kulturrat e.V. for media professionals and journalists as well as culture and creative-sector professionals as well as professionals and leaders with a particular focus on women or female participants in culture and the creative industries.

Category: Professional Association, Culture and Creative Industries, Women's Development

KW Hessen Mentoring Allgemeinmedizin

Mentoring program by Kompetenzzentrum Weiterbildung Hessen for physicians and medical professionals in healthcare or life sciences.

Category: Professional Association, Healthcare and Medicine

movement.international

Mentoring program by Bielefeld University for doctoral candidates as well as postdocs with a particular focus on women or female participants with an international background.

Category: University and Students, Academic and Early-Career Development

Veturi Mentoring Programme

Mentoring programme by Regional State Administrative Agencies / AKE library networks for leaders and managers.

Category: Public Sector

Leaders in Tech Mentoring Program - 3rd Edition 2026

Mentoring program organized by Leaders in Tech (LiT) for leaders and people in coordination roles in technology.

Category: Technology and STEM, Leadership and Career Development

Sammen om en jobb Mentorprogram

Norway's largest mentoring program for immigrants/refugees with higher education, connecting them with mentors from their industry for guidance, networking, and insight into Norwegian work culture.

Category: Immigrant Integration/Diversity

Ung & Eget

Mentoring program organized by NyforetagarCentrum Jamtland Harjedalen for young people, entrepreneurs and startup founders.

Category: Startups and Entrepreneurship

Tandem2Job

Mentoring program by Technische Universitaet Dortmund / International Office for students with an international background.

Category: University and Students, Career and Leadership Development

Mentorprogrammet – Norges Studentidrettsforbund

A joint sports leadership development program for young leaders (19-29 years old) in Norwegian sports, initiated by the Norwegian Student Sports Federation and the Norwegian Sports Confederation, focusing on personal development, professional replenishment, and networking.

Category:

Cross-Mentoring Bodensee-Oberschwaben 2026/27

Mentoring program by Ricarda Bayer / regionalne firmy Bodensee-Oberschwaben for professionals and leaders.

Category: Cross-Company Mentoring, Career and Leadership Development

Erstklassig!

Mentoring program by Universitaet Muenster for postdocs as well as researchers on the path to professorship with a particular focus on women or female participants.

Category: University and Students, Women's Development

Ung i Næringseiendom – Mentorordningen

A year-long mentoring scheme run by Ung i Næringseiendom and Norsk Eiendom, connecting young commercial real estate professionals with experienced industry mentors.

Category: Commercial real estate, career development and industry networking

StepIn2Tech

StepIn2Tech is a mentoring programme run by Microsoft Ireland + FIT for people entering or transitioning into the technology sector.

Category: Social and Community Mentoring

Uniwersytet WSB Merito we Wrocławiu

Since 2011, the Careers Office has been running a developmental mentoring program, and since 2017 also a coaching program for students and graduates. We work closely with business representatives who take on the roles of mentors and coaches. Through the Careers Office, you can take part in free sessions that help you: improve your soft skills, get to know yourself better and adjust to the market, become aware of your goals and the path to achieving them, verify your specialist knowledge and views, change jobs, start your own business.

Category: at universities

Webster Vienna Private University (WVPU): Mentoring Program "Dare to Grow Together"

Mentoring program supporting soon-to-be graduates with career development and skill building.

Category: University, Students (Graduates), Career Development, Alumni Network

International Master Students Mentorship Programme

Mentoring program organized by Lulea University of Technology for students with an international or foreign-background profile.

Category: University and Students

Menedżerska Akademia Nauk Stosowanych w Warszawie

The aim of the project is to support MANS students in obtaining the necessary information about the career path in the chosen professional field and to help prepare for entering the job market. The project will be carried out cyclically in the form of individual meetings or consultations from October to June in a given academic year. It will consist of enabling the organization of at least 5 meetings directly or online between the Mentor and Mentee (they decide together on the form of contact).

Category: at universities

Mentoringprogramm 2026/27 Deutschland-Korea

Mentoring program by Netzwerk Junge Generation Deutschland-Korea e.V. for students as well as professionals and employees.

Category: Professional Association

Chemie Erstsemester-Mentoring

Mentoring program by Universitaet Muenster - Chemie for students.

Category: University and Students, STEM

ISPE UK Emerging Leaders Mentoring Programme

A six-month UK pharmaceutical-industry mentoring programme connecting emerging professionals with experienced ISPE UK members.

Category: Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, Early Career, Professional Development

Stockholmsmentor - Yrkesprogram

Mentoring program organized by Stockholms stad, Arbetsmarknadsforvaltningen for newly arrived people, people who are new to the labour market.

Category: Integration and Labour-Market Entry, Public Sector

Film Journalism Mentorship Programme 2026

Film Journalism Mentorship Programme 2026 is a mentoring programme run by Film Ireland for film, screen and media professionals.

Category: Professional and Industry Mentoring, Arts and Creative Mentoring

Pepp Mentorskapsprogram 2026/27

Mentoring program organized by Pepp for upper-secondary school pupils, women and non-binary people in technology and STEM.

Category: Women's Development and Inclusion, Social and Community Mentoring, Technology and STEM, Professional Development

Cross Mentoring Program 2026

Mentoring program organized by AHK România (Camera de Comerț și Industrie Româno-Germană) for leaders and people in coordination roles.

Category: Professional Development, Leadership and Career Development

Kořeny a křídla / Roots and Wings – Prague

A year-long education and mentoring program for leaders of Ukrainian schools and diaspora initiatives.

Category: Social & Community Support, Education, Leadership

Mentorordning ved OsloMet

A guide for developing and implementing mentoring programs for students at OsloMet, focusing on preparation, recruitment, implementation, and evaluation.

Category:

Impact Programme 2026/27

Impact Programme 2026/27 is a mentoring programme run by Social Entrepreneurs Ireland for social-enterprise and nonprofit leaders.

Category: Social and Community Mentoring, Career and Leadership Development

Yrkesmentorsprogrammet

Mentoring program organized by Belong for people with a foreign background.

Category: Social and Community Mentoring, Integration and Labour-Market Entry

ARIADNEtechnat

Mentoring program by Friedrich-Alexander-Universitaet Erlangen-Nuernberg for participants meeting the program’s stated eligibility criteria with a particular focus on women or female participants in academia and research.

Category: University and Students, Women's Development, STEM

Mentoring programme

The UNE Mentoring Program supports students, researchers and cultural workers affected by the war in Ukraine, as well as those at risk in other locations in Central, Eastern and Central Asia.

Category: Humanitarian Aid/Education

Global Mentoring Walk

The Global Mentoring Walk Open Mentoring Program implements the mission of Vital Voices Poland, which is to invest in women with leadership potential. Since 2010, Vital Voices Poland has been organizing the Open Mentoring Program for women who want to become better leaders, take responsibility and change the world around them.

Category: for women

Open mentoring programs in Europe

AWTE Ireland Mentor Programme

w.one Mentoring 2026/27

BRD Mindcraft Academy

Mentorprogram for kvinnelige postdoktorer

Odyssey Mentoring Program

NHHs mentorprogram for masterstudenter

UiT Mentorprogram for kvinnelige stipendiater og postdoktorer

SEED

Startup Go

CERC - Modelu & Chirnogi, SMIS 339087

Mentoring in der Justiz MV

DB Cross Company Mentoring

Inspire Mentoring

HGON Mentoring-Programm 2026

Mentoringový program Univerzity Tomáše Bati ve Zlíně

Journalistinnenbund Mentoringprogramm 2026/27

MentorMe Mentoringprogramm

Community Mentoring Programme

Future in Finland 2026

Sähkärikamut-mentorointiohjelma

Cross Mentoring Muenster/Osnabrueck

Mentoringový program FAMU

Journeys Incubator Programme

KvinnoKapital Mentorship 2026/27

Mentorprogrammet 2026/2027 - Hudiksvall Ljusdal Nordanstig

Mentorordningen - Neste Steg

Bridging Generations – African Mentoring Programme

Ment15

Aalto University Mentoring Programme

Grow with Aldi 2026 - supplier mentoring

Szkoła Główna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego

Mentorat (Universitatea „Alexandru Ioan Cuza” din Iași)

KuWi.mentoring Passau

Mentorskapsprogram för filmare

KRAFT Entrepreneurial Programme

Mentoring Access Initiative for Women in SMEs

Uniwersytet Wrocławski

Francouzsko-český mentoringový program pro ženy v jaderných oborech

NutriNOR Mentor Programme

KTH International Buddy Program

Mentorprogram for iværksættere

Irish Planning Institute Mentoring Scheme

Mentoringprogramm weibliche Fuehrungskraefte

KW Hessen Mentoring Allgemeinmedizin

movement.international

Veturi Mentoring Programme

Leaders in Tech Mentoring Program - 3rd Edition 2026

Sammen om en jobb Mentorprogram

Ung & Eget

Tandem2Job

Mentorprogrammet – Norges Studentidrettsforbund

Cross-Mentoring Bodensee-Oberschwaben 2026/27

Erstklassig!

Ung i Næringseiendom – Mentorordningen

StepIn2Tech

Uniwersytet WSB Merito we Wrocławiu

Webster Vienna Private University (WVPU): Mentoring Program "Dare to Grow Together"

International Master Students Mentorship Programme

Menedżerska Akademia Nauk Stosowanych w Warszawie

Mentoringprogramm 2026/27 Deutschland-Korea

Chemie Erstsemester-Mentoring

ISPE UK Emerging Leaders Mentoring Programme

Stockholmsmentor - Yrkesprogram

Film Journalism Mentorship Programme 2026

Pepp Mentorskapsprogram 2026/27

Cross Mentoring Program 2026

Kořeny a křídla / Roots and Wings – Prague

Mentorordning ved OsloMet

Impact Programme 2026/27

Yrkesmentorsprogrammet

ARIADNEtechnat

Mentoring programme

Global Mentoring Walk

Mentoring-Programm fuer qualifizierte zugewanderte Frauen OWL

Mentorskapsprogrammet

FraMeS

Bridging Gaps – 1:1 Mentorship

Primus Motor

Aalto Creatives Pre-Incubator Mentoring