Alliances for Innovation aim to strengthen Europe’s innovation capacity by boosting innovation through cooperation and flow of knowledge among higher education, vocational education and training (both initial and continuous), and the broader socio-economic environment, including research.

Who can apply

-Registered members of the Pact for Skills

-Public or private organisations legally established in an EU Member State or third country associated to the programme, such as: higher education institutions, VET providers, small and medium-sized or large enterprises, research institutes, non-governmental organisations, public bodies at local, regional or national level, organisations active in education, training and youth, intermediaries that represent education, training or youth organisations or enterprises Accreditation, certification, recognition or qualification bodies, chambers of commerce, industry or labour, chambers of skilled crafts, European or national social partners, hospitals or other care institutions, including long-term care, authorities responsible for education, training or employment at regional or national level Employment services, national statistics offices, economic development agencies, sectoral or professional associations, sector skills councils, bodies providing career guidance, professional counselling, information services and employment services.

Organisations from third countries not associated to the Programme may also participate as beneficiaries, affiliated entities or associated partners, but not as coordinator, if their participation brings an essential added value to the project.

(Exception: organisations from Belarus (Region 2) and the Russian Federation (Region 4) are not eligible to participate in this action).

Higher education institutions established in an EU Member State or third country associated to the Programme must hold a valid Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE).

Consortium composition

At least 8 EU Member States or third countries associated to the Programme and involve at least 12 applicants. The consortium must include at least 5 labour market actors (enterprises or companies, or representative intermediary organisations, such as chambers, trade unions or trade associations) and at least 5 education and training providers (VET and HEIs) as applicants. There should be at least one HE institution and one VET provider involved as applicants in each proposal.

 

Duration of the project

Projects should last 48 months

Activities

Developing a strategic approach to sectoral cooperation on skills, designing European sector-wide agreed ‘core’ curricula and training programmes, developing occupational profiles and training content for changing and emerging occupational profiles and more.

Funding

The maximum EU grant per project is:

-4 million euros (4 years project)

Where to apply 

To the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) via the Funding & Tender Opportunities Portal (FTOP).

Call ID Lot 2: ERASMUS-EDU-2024-PI-ALL-INNO-BLUEPRINT

Deadline: 7 March 2024, 17.00 (Brussels time)

Interested organisations should read the Erasmus+ Programme Guide.