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Funding Programme
Erasmus + Alliances for Education and Enterprises
Theme
Digital Education, Entrepreneurship
Target group
Higher Education
Project Reference
101246580
Date
01-01-2026 | 31-12-2027
Role of Pixel
Partner
Project Details
Context
The Tech4Impact project transforms technical students (HEI/VET) into social entrepreneurs, bridging the gap between technological expertise and community impact within the proximity economy. By developing innovative curricula, MOOCs, and AI-driven tools, it fosters social innovation across Greece, Lithuania, Romania, and Bulgaria. The initiative builds a European ecosystem that integrates modern technology with sustainable business models to drive job creation and inclusion. Ultimately, it validates skills through micro-credentials and specialized mentorship to launch successful social enterprises.
Objectives
The main objectives of the project are as follows:
● Foster Social Innovation: Develop and deliver new curricula and training programs for HEIs and VET students that focus on social entrepreneurship, incorporating modern tools, methodologies, and technologies.
● Bridge Knowledge Gaps: Establish collaboration between education providers and enterprises to create learning environments that simulate real-world challenges and foster problem-solving skills.
● Promote Entrepreneurial Mindsets: Introduce and embed entrepreneurial attitudes and competences in technical disciplines through experiential learning and practical applications.
● Enhance Scalability and Sustainability: Support the creation and growth of social enterprises through mentorship, incubation services, and strategic partnerships.
● Facilitate Knowledge Exchange: Build an EU-wide ecosystem for continuous exchange between education, enterprises, and research, enhancing innovation and inclusivity in the social economy.
Target Group
The main target groups of the project are:
Students at HEIs and VET Providers, Social Entrepreneurs and Social Enterprises, Policymakers, Professional Associations, Jobseekers, Investors.
Results
The expected project outputs are:
● State of the art analysis on Social Entrepreneurship and training offerings and skills needs
● HE and VET curriculum together with learning resources delivered through project’s MOOC. The curriculum will be tested with beneficiaries from Greece, Lithuania, Romania and Bulgaria and the knowledge and skills of learners will be certified using micro-credentials that will be issued upon the successful completion of MOOC courses
● Proximity and Social Economy “Skills Passport”
● Development of the "Design Your Skills Pathway" and AI-Driven Social Economy Sector “Skills Matching Tool” platforms to provide students with personalized learning pathways, guidance and the ability to track their competencies, enabling them to access more tailored educational opportunities and jobs