Specialised Education Programmes in Key Capacity Areas

DIGITAL-2024-ADVANCED-DIGITAL-07-KEYCAPACITY

Up to 1000000 €

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Describe the opportunity:

This call aims to support EU higher education in building specialized programs and modules in advanced digital skills, targeting areas like virtual worlds, quantum computing, and robotics. The goal is to attract and train digital talents, bridging the skills gap in the EU and fostering an educational ecosystem for innovation.

Type of project to be developed:

DIGITAL-LS DIGITAL Lump Sum Grants

 

Who can apply:

Higher education institutions, industry partners, and research organizations. Each consortium must include at least six entities from four different eligible countries.

Eligibility criteria:

Minimum of six applicants (beneficiaries) from four different eligible countries, with at least three higher education institutions from different countries.

Eligible expenses

Lump sum grant covers costs including personnel, equipment, and financial support to third parties (e.g., student scholarships).

 
 
 
 

Selected Companies

Leader

Country: EU

Organization Type: Higher Education Institution

Role in the Project: Lead Coordinator, responsible for overseeing the project, managing collaboration among partners, and ensuring compliance with EU regulations.

Organization Scope: Focused on delivering advanced digital education and research programs.

Technology

Country: EU

Organization Type: Industry Partner

Role in the Project: Industry Liaison, providing expertise in digital technology implementation and bridging the gap between academic programs and industry needs.

Organization Scope: Specializes in developing digital solutions and advanced technology products.

Research

Country: EU 

Organization Type: Research Organization

Role in the Project: Research Partner, leading the development of curriculum content for digital skills in key areas like quantum computing and edge computing.

Organization Scope: Conducts cutting-edge research in emerging digital technologies.

 
Industry

Country: EU

Organization Type: Industry Partner
 
Role in the Project: Internship Facilitator, coordinating with the consortium to provide internship placements for students, aligning practical skills with industry needs.
 
Organization Scope: Focuses on fostering collaborations between academia and industry for digital skills development.

Selected Companies

Leader

Country: Spain

Organization Type: Impact-driven startup and social economy support organization

Role in the Project: Impact Investment Mobilizer, Corporate Partnership Facilitator, Acceleration and Mentorship Program Lead

Academia

Country: Italy

Organization Type: Social economy research and innovation support organization

Role in the Project: Research and Innovation Partner

 
Consulting

Country: France

Organization Type: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Circular Economy Consulting Organization

Role in the Project: Corporate Partnership Developer

 
Business Development

Country: Germany

Organization Type: Regional business support organization

Role in the Project: Training and Capacity Building Lead

 
Consulting

Country: Netherlands

Organization Type: Circular economy consultancy and SME support organization

Role in the Project: Circular Economy Advisor Organization Scope: Supporting SMEs in integrating circular economy principles into their operations and value chains

Academia

Country: Belgium

Organization Type: Social innovation and entrepreneurship hub

Role in the Project: Innovation and Scaling

Advisor Organization Scope: Providing expertise in scaling social enterprises and fostering innovation within the social economy sector.

 

Time line

Opening of applications

2024-01-08

Closing of applications

2024-12-10 17hs