move-eti
Entrepreneurship Training Institute
Our vision is to unlock the entrepreneurial and proactive potential of individuals and organizations around the world – empowering them to drive sustainable development through science-based action.
We equip people with the mindset and skills they need to transform ideas into action. Through evidence-based and psychologically grounded training interventions, we build local capacity, promote personal initiative, and foster lasting impact.
Approach
We co-develop training programs with local partners worldwide. Our interventions are more than just skill-building — they transform mindsets and behaviour. Each intervention follows the five key principles that define our holistic approach:
ACTION ORIENTED TRAINING AND LEARNING
We believe people learn best by doing. That’s why our trainings are built on Action Regulation Theory (Frese & Zapf, 1994), encouraging participants to develop their own real-world projects, apply rules of thumb (action principles), give and receive constructive feedback. This method doesn’t just teach, it empowers learners to take initiative and stay proactive.
SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION
Our programmes, STEP (FOPE), PI (FIP) and ProACT, are based on decades of scientific research into what – particularly which behaviours – drive entrepreneurial and organisational success. Rather than abstract theory, we focus on building practical psychological skills that are proven to influence long-term performance, resilience and business growth.
Rigerous Evaluation
We don’t rely on assumptions—we test what works. Our interventions are evaluated using randomized controlled trials (RCTs), the gold standard of impact measurement. This commitment to data ensures that our partners can trust the effectiveness of what we offer.
Contextual Adaptation
No training is copy-pasted. We work closely with local stakeholders to adapt every programme to the cultural, economic, and social realities of the target group. While the core methodology stays consistent, the case studies, exercises, and delivery style are always tailored.
Sustainability Through Local Ownership
We build capacity that lasts. By training and mentoring local trainers, we ensure that knowledge stays in the community and continues to grow. Even after projects have ended, MOVE-ETI remains a partner, providing coaching, quality assurance and evaluation support to ensure long-term success.
Expertise, Services & Interventions
move-eti transforms cutting-edge psychological research into practical, locally relevant interventions that empower individuals, organizations, and communities.
We offer a wide range of services built around our core expertise in evidence-based entrepreneurship training, behavioural consulting, and capacity building.
Expertise
Scientific research and evaluation
Intervention Development
Training, coaching & consultancy
Services
Intervention Development
Needs assessment & content adaptation
Scientific evaluation & monitoring
Quality assurance including training of quality control assistants
Training of Trainers (ToT) & Capacity Building
Coaching & Mentoring
Consulting in behaviour-based development
Training Interventions
STEP (FOPE)
Student Training for Entrepreneurial Promotion
PI (IP)
Personal Initiative Training for Entrepreneurs, Activist and Community Leaders
ProACT
Proactivity Training for Employees
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Since the launch of STEP in 2006 and PI Training in 2009, over 14,000 beneficiaries in more than 11 countries have been trained in STEP and a further 10,000 beneficiaries in 16 countries have been trained in Personal Initiaitve (PI).
move-eti is actively involved in international projects in Burundi, Malawi, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Armenia, Afghanistan, Ethiopia and Mauritania. We deliver STEP and PI training, focusing on areas and target groups such as digital literacy, youth and women empowerment, refugees and MSME training.
At move-eti, our work as a non-profit organisation thrives on the generous funding and support of our international and local partners. We are deeply grateful to all our donors and collaborators for their trust and cooperation. We are also honoured to have Prof. Dr. Michael Frese, the pioneer of action regulation theory, STEP and PI training, and his research group at Leuphana University Lüneburg as our Scientific Advisory Board.
Organisations currently in partnership with move-eti
move-eti is always looking for new project opportunities and collaborations.
If you’re interested in STEP, PI training or skills development in general, please email us at info@move-eti.com.
move-eti gGmbH
Entrepreneurship Training Institute
Liebenwalder Straße 12
13347 Berlin