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.

The Alliances for Education and Entreprises are transnational projects, in which partners share common goals and work together to foster innovation, new skills, a sense of initiative and entrepreneurial mind-sets.

Who can apply

- public or private organisations established in an EU Member State or third country associated to the Programme;

- Higher education institutions, VET providers, Networks of 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.

(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 4 EU Member States or third countries associated to the Programme, involving a minimum of 8 applicants.

The consortium must include at least 3 labour market actors (enterprises or companies, or representative intermediary organisations, such as chambers, trade unions or trade associations) and at least 3 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 normally last 24 or 36 months 

Activities

Boosting innovation, developing a sense of initiative and entrepreneurial mind-sets, competences and skills, stimulating the flow and exchange of knowledge between higher education, VET, enterprises and research, identifying resilience-related, market needs and emerging professions and more.

Funding

The maximum EU grant per project is:

-1 million euros (2 years project)

-1,5 million euros (3 years project)

Where to apply 

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

Call ID Lot 1: ERASMUS-EDU-2024-PI-ALL-INNO-EDU-ENTERP

Deadline: 7 March 2024, 17.00 (Brussels time)

Interested organisations should read the Erasmus+ Programme Guide.

Opportunity offered by: Erasmus+ Programme