Grants

European policy experimentations are transnational cooperation projects that involve developing, implementing and testing the relevance, effectiveness, potential impact and scalability of activities to address policy priorities in different countries. By combining strategic leadership, methodological soundness, and a strong European dimension, they enable mutual learning and support evidence-based policy at European level. Activities under this topic will be guided by the 2022 Council Recommendation on Pathways to School Success, which proposes a policy framework based on a whole-system, whole-school approach perspective and outlines conditions for effective action and key measures to improve proficiency in basic skills, with a focus on early intervention and individualized support.

European policy experimentations are transnational cooperation projects focused on developing, implementing, and testing innovative activities to address policy priorities. This topic pilots approaches to stimulate adults to engage in learning activities in their trusted environments, helping them overcome barriers such as time constraints or care duties. It encourages flexible learning offers and cooperation between organisations such as libraries, community, cultural, sport, health, and social inclusion centres, as well as workplaces and public employment services, with a strong emphasis on partnership approaches.

This grant supports transnational projects to test and pilot promising and innovative practices aimed at improving basic skills in vocational education and training (VET). Projects are expected to implement, evaluate, and scale activities that enhance the acquisition of one or more of the five basic skills in both school-based and work-based VET environments (including apprenticeships at EQF levels 3 and 4). The focus is on diverse learners and learning environments, in line with the VET Recommendation, Herning Declaration, and Basic Skills Action Plan. Cooperation with local, regional, or national authorities is encouraged to ensure systemic impact.

This grant supports proposals establishing public-private partnerships for the pedagogically driven design, development, deployment, and use of ethical and trustworthy AI-based resources to improve teaching and learning in formal education and training. Projects should demonstrate that outcomes can be transferable and scalable across EU Member States and third countries associated to the Erasmus+ Programme, with a focus on formal education and training. The action falls under European policy experimentations, which are transnational projects designed to test the relevance, effectiveness, impact and scalability of actions to address policy priorities across different countries, enabling mutual learning and supporting evidence-based policy at the European level.

European policy experimentations are transnational cooperation projects that develop, implement and test methods to improve policy priorities. This call targets the joint development of vocational education and training (VET) programmes at EQF levels 3-5 across different countries. Projects may create modules involving VET providers or sectoral/craft organizations and should integrate these into national or regional qualification frameworks where possible. The aim is to address qualification gaps, strengthen transparency and recognition of VET qualifications, and utilize EU instruments like EQAVET, EQF, Europass and ESCO. Programmes must add value to learners, educators, and the labour market and include work-based and mobility components. The involvement of national and/or regional authorities is required, and projects must recommend further steps and inform EU policy discussions. The potential outcome may be future steps towards a European VET diploma or similar approach.

This grant supports the gradual establishment and development of transnational collaborative partnerships and networks of STEM Education Centres. The aim is to strengthen and create local and regional STEM/STEAM learning ecosystems for educational innovation and social inclusion. The Centres should support a whole-school and community-based approach, aligning with current STEM advancements, focusing on green and digital transitions, and aiming for a systemic impact. They work on fostering collaboration and sharing best practices in STEM/STEAM education and contribute to reducing disparities across Europe by enabling cooperation at multiple levels.

European policy experimentations are transnational cooperation projects that involve developing, implementing and testing the relevance, effectiveness, potential impact and scalability of activities to address policy priorities in different countries. This grant focuses on the delivery and ecosystem development of micro-credentials, supporting an EU-wide enabling environment for micro-credentials among education and training providers, public authorities, social partners, and relevant stakeholders. The action aims to foster systemic changes in education, training, and labour market systems to support the use and adoption of micro-credentials, aligning with the Council Recommendation's three building blocks: a common definition, standard elements, and design/issuance principles.

This grant supports existing regional partnerships (at the level of one region within a country or involving more than one region, within one or more countries) in the Pact for Skills. The aim is to develop and implement concrete activities and commitments to train people of working age. Projects should involve transnational cooperation, and focus on developing, implementing, and testing policy actions that support evidence-based policy at the European level through mutual learning and methodological innovation.

This grant supports transnational policy experimentation projects aimed at fostering ethical, transparent, and explainable AI-based personalised learning pathways (PLPs) at school and initial vocational education and training (VET) levels. The focus is on developing and testing activities that promote the use of AI, machine learning, and innovative digital methods to tailor basic skills learning journeys to individual learners, particularly at EQF levels 1 to 4. Projects should enhance the acquisition of basic skills, make learning progress measurable through analytics, foster innovative pedagogies, ensure inclusive and collaborative learning environments, and promote effective and ethical AI usage in education aligned with EU standards.