Alongside my professional work, I study Business Administration and Management at the University of Trieste. Between 2026 and 2027, I am an Erasmus+ student at the University of Ljubljana – School of Economics and Business (SEB). My studies are giving me a stronger understanding of how organisations operate, how decisions are made, and how economic, managerial, and strategic thinking can be applied in practice. Studying abroad also exposes me to different academic perspectives and ways of approaching problems. Combined with my practical experience, this is helping me build strong foundations in management, analytical thinking, and professional judgement.
About Francesco Castiglione
About me
I work as an assistant to a highly experienced Project Manager on EU-funded projects, gaining hands-on experience in proposal development, project coordination and implementation, and partner relations. I also have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most talented people in Europe, learning from their expertise, perspectives, and experience.
I also co-founded One Hour for Europe Italia, where I am an Advisor and Project Manager and work on projects and events focused on youth participation, active citizenship, international cooperation, and European mobility.
Among other activities, I am a member of the EU Youth Stakeholders Group, which brings together youth organisations and stakeholders to contribute to EU youth policy, consultations, and initiatives. I also served as an Ambassador for the European Year of Youth 2022 in Italy, promoting European opportunities, active citizenship, and youth participation.
Through this work, I also act as an interest representative registered in the EU Transparency Register. I use this role to represent young people's interests in dialogue with European institutions, particularly by supporting and defending youth mobility programmes such as Erasmus+, the European Solidarity Corps, and DiscoverEU.
Affiliations
6 organisations, networks, and universities
01Current
Co-founder · Advisor · Project Manager
One Hour for Europe
A youth-led organisation creating projects and campaigns that make European participation, mobility, and democratic engagement more accessible to young people.
02Current
Member · Representing One Hour for Europe
EU Youth Stakeholders Group
A European Commission network connecting youth organisations, national youth councils, researchers, Member States, and EU institutions through youth-policy exchange, consultations, and the implementation of the EU Youth Strategy. I represented One Hour for Europe at the first meeting in March 2025 and returned for the second meeting in June 2026.
03
European Year of Youth Ambassador
European Year of Youth Ambassador Network
Selected as one of 40 young ambassadors in Italy to promote European opportunities, active citizenship, youth participation, Erasmus+, and the European Solidarity Corps.
04Current
Bachelor student · Business Administration and Management
University of Trieste
Studying in the Business and Management curriculum, with coursework spanning economics, management, law, quantitative methods, organisation, and innovation.
05Current
Erasmus+ exchange student
University of Ljubljana School of Economics and Business
A one-semester academic exchange exploring business and economics in a different university system and an international learning environment.
06Current
Selected participant · 2026 ICLabber
Innovators Community Lab
A multidisciplinary entrepreneurship and innovation programme bringing students, researchers, mentors, and industry professionals together to develop project ideas and practical business skills.