Key Action 2 - Alliances for Innovation

The aim of the program is the cooperation and the flow of knowledge between training centers and companies in the European network to increase the labor market relevance of education and teaching, including university and vocational training (e.g. development of internships, practice-oriented modules, measures to develop the entrepreneurship spirit)

Terms of Funding

In principle, two lots are distinguished within the Alliances for Innovation,

Los 1: Alliances for education and enterprises (formerly known as Knowledge Alliances) and
Los 2: Alliances for sectoral cooperation on skills (formerly Sector Skills Alliances).

Within the framework of Lot 1 Alliances, projects with the following aims can be implemented:

Development of new learning and teaching methods
Encouraging initiative and entrepreneurial attitudes, mindsets and skills
Improving the quality and relevance of skills
Facilitating the flow of knowledge and the co-creation of knowledge
Connected and inclusive systems for higher education and vocational education and training

Eligibility Criteria

Eight full partners established in at least four EU Member States and/or third countries associated with the programme.
At least three labor market actors (enterprises or representative intermediary organisations) and at least three education and training providers (VET providers and higher education institutions)
Each proposal should involve at least one higher education institution and one VET provider as full partners.