Author: Stefania Felicia Pavel

Policy Brief is published on our project website!

We’re thrilled to announce the completion of our policy brief that draws on the invaluable findings from the #DigitUp project! This document is designed to help VET providers enhance high-quality training experiences, fully aligned with the digital transformation needs of SMEs.

The policy brief offers strategic insights and actionable recommendations for VET educators. By utilizing this resource, VET practitioners can boost their e-readiness and improve their capacity to support SMEs and solopreneurs in their digital transformation journey. In the current economy, digital skills are critical to the survival and prosperity of self-enterprises and SMEs. The target group can greatly benefit from VET providers’ strategic and inclusive approach to digital skills training, which will also help them expand and innovate and play a bigger part in the economy.

Key highlights include:

Curriculum development and alignment for digital skills training

Inclusion and access strategies to ensure equitable training opportunities

Capacity building to enhance VET educators’ expertise in digital upskilling

Monitoring and evaluation methods to ensure continuous improvement

Why is this important? Digital skills are essential for SMEs’ survival in today’s economy. With our comprehensive framework, VET providers will be better equipped to empower SMEs and solopreneurs, driving sustainable growth and innovation in the digital age.

This document acts as a detailed map for the DigitUP impact! It identifies key target groups and it allows the project leaders to build effective materials, case studies, and tools that are adaptable and ready for use. It also ensures sustainability and transferability of project results for wider impact.

Free download: Don’t miss out! It is available on DigitUp website in all the project languages:

Learn more and download your copy: https://digit-up.eu/…/09/DigitUp-Policy-Brief-EN-final.pdf

Special thanks to SYNTHESIS for leading this vital work package and ensuring the development of this impactful resource.

For up-to-date information on our progress, follow the project on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Newsletter #4: Project Wrap-Up

Our final newsletter is live! See the achievements, milestones, and key takeaways from DigitUp’s journey in driving digital skills for SMEs. A huge thank you to all our partners!

#DigitUp#ProjectSuccess#DigitalTransformation

We are thrilled to announce a successful Multiplier Event in Prague for the #DigitUP Project!

On 30.09.2024, we held an engaging and interactive event designed to showcase the key outputs of the DigitUP project!

The primary focus of this event was to raise awareness, engage stakeholders, and promote the innovative tools developed to support the digital transformation of SMEs and solopreneurs. EUDA hosted 30 czech participants.

Participants were introduced to the DigitUP Online Assessment Tool and the highly anticipated Serious Game—both developed to enhance digital readiness for SMEs.

These tools are designed to help business managers assess their current digital skills and enhance them through interactive learning experiences, preparing them for Industry 4.0 and the broader digital economy.

Event Highlights:

1. Interactive Presentations: Attendees participated in hands-on demonstrations of the project’s core activities and tools, allowing them to explore practical applications for their own businesses.

2. Stakeholder Contributions: Valuable insights and recommendations were presented, focusing on the transferability of the DigitUP deliverables to various sectors.

3. Engaging Discussions: A key goal was to foster a two-way dialogue between project partners, SMEs, VET educators, and other stakeholders to ensure that the project’s impact is felt both nationally and at the European level.

Key Objectives Achieved:

– Awareness Raising: Participants gained deeper insights into the DigitUP project’s mission of fostering digital transformation in SMEs through VET education.

– Feedback Collection: We collected valuable input from attendees to enhance the project’s future direction.

– Promoting Replicability and Sustainability: The event laid the foundation for further expanding and sustaining the project’s results across Europe.

Why does this matter?

Digital skills are essential for the survival and growth of businesses today. With our tools and resources, VET providers and educators are empowered to train SMEs, helping them thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Next Steps: The project’s results, including training materials, evaluation tools, and promotional content, were distributed among participants to maximize the transferability and impact of the project. The multiplier event reports and insights will guide us in further refining our outputs and ensuring their sustainability.

Check out our event photos and highlights below!

Ready to transform your business with cutting-edge digital tools? Discover the DigitUP Project and start your journey here https://digit-up.eu

#DigitUP#DigitalTransformation#SMEtraining#Industry40#VET#CapacityBuilding#MultiplierEvent#EUSupport#InnovationInVET#DigitalSkills

On June 21st, our DIGITUP project partners gathered in Larissa, Greece, hosted by Innovation Hive for the 3rd Transnational Project Meeting (3TPM). With the project nearing completion, this meeting focused on finalizing key tasks to ensure a smooth and impactful conclusion.

📋Key Topics Discussed:
– 🌐Organisation of Multiplier Events: Planning for the Autumn events to present our innovative outputs to stakeholders and SMEs across Europe.
– 🎮 Piloting of the Platform & Serious Game: Ensuring a smooth roll-out of our e-learning platform and interactive game to boost digital skills for SMEs and entrepreneurs.
– 📈Project Progress: Reviewing ongoing tasks in project management, digital transformation initiatives, and successful implementation across all work packages.
– 📝 Drafting the Policy Brief: Finalizing recommendations for VET educators and trainers to support digital upskilling in line with EU priorities.

As we head into the summer break, all partners are fully committed to advancing these goals and ensuring DIGITUP makes a lasting impact on digital readiness and resilience for SMEs.

🚀Stay tuned for updates as we approach the launch of our multiplier events and the final stages of the project!

Consortium:
Innovation Hive
gei.nnova
Synthesis Center for Research and Education
prios.kompetanse
Consorzio di ricerca Hypatia
Balkan Bridge
#DigitUpProject
#DigitalTransformation #Innovation #Successfulstories #TechEducation #BusinessGrowth #DigitalLearning #Empowerment #DigitalStrategy #DigitalTools #BusinessDevelopment #EUprojects #Erasmusplus

Happy new month! Saying goodbye to the summer break with a strong finish to our project!

It is with great joy and pleasure that we announce the completion of the piloting activities as part of Work Package 4, which involves the development of an E-Learning platform & Serious game for SME’s managers and self-entrepreneurs.

The partnership has tested the developed platform and serious game through piloting activities in the partner countries. The activities occured online and in situ, depending on the needs and context by the participants.

The development of WP4 included evaluation and feedback received for the resources by the participants of the different activities, which informs improvement and refinement of the developed material.

Boost your skills with these competencies you can acquire in our platform:

Master new technologies

Build digital skills & lead high-performance teams

Adopt innovative problem-solving methods

Boost efficiency through digital transformation

Manage disruption & benefits of emerging tech

Register now and experience our Serious Game first-hand! Boost your digital skills today—join the platform and take on the challenge!

💪 We need SME managers! Are you ready to test our new serious game? 

📈 This initiative intends to support the development of digital skills in self-enterprises and SMEs in Europe. 

🤩 Try the serious game and feel free to navigate all the activities: https://campusgeinnovaikigai.com/login/index.php?c=_digitup

You can find a guide if you need help to access: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aik27dFeSAKeKkiex7KMu-scHWfvlVeMnxWoCxMMpRk/edit 

🚀 You will find multiple-choice questions and case studies to improve your capabilities in the 5 selected topics: human resources, corporate and business management, digital transformation and innovation, finances and stock market, and negotiation.

💡 Once you have tested the serious game, you can express your thoughts by completing the questionnaire: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xf2moTwiYmFaj-iwhhW6QTud2rciytMz/edit#heading=h.30j0zll

Your input is very valuable and enables us to improve our results!

🇪🇺 This activity is a part of the “DigitUp” project and is integrated into the Erasmus+ program. You can help us and the other entities who developed the project to strengthen digital literacy in the European Union thanks to your participation!

🌐 For up-to-date information on our progress, follow the project on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

#ErasmusPlus #DigitalProficiency #digitup #skilldevelopment #innovation #seriousgames #SMEs #manager #ELearning

💪 You are a VET provider or educator? We need you to test our new e-learning platform!

📈 This tool will help people working in SMEs and self-enterprises to increase their digital skills.

🤩 You can access the platform and freely navigate through the educational content by following this link: https://campusgeinnovaikigai.com/login/index.php?c=_digitup

Do not worry, we share a guide to help you: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aik27dFeSAKeKkiex7KMu-scHWfvlVeMnxWoCxMMpRk/edit

🚀 You will find 8 modules on various subjects like Industry 4.0, Big Data, Digital Marketing, or Cybersecurity. Each of them is composed of beginner-friendly lessons, valuable information, and multiple exercises to practice your knowledge.

💡 After testing the platform, you can fill out the questionnaire to share your impressions.: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xf2moTwiYmFaj-iwhhW6QTud2rciytMz/edit?rtpof=true

Your feedback is very important, it allows us to improve the platform!

🇪🇺 This initiative takes place within the “DigitUp” project which is part of the Erasmus+ program. If you participate in this testing phase, you will help us and the other organizations involved in this initiative to increase digital literacy in Europe!

🌐 Follow the project on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn for more news about our progress.
#ErasmusPlus #DigitalProficiency #digitup #skilldevelopment #innovation #elearningplatform #vets #veteducation

💪 EUDA remains dedicated to continuous efforts and collaboration within the Danube Interreg SpinIT project. Through our participation in the activity “Enhancing Capacity and Learning for Smart Specialization”, we significantly bolstered our expertise and contributed to reaching another step in the project’s progress. 

📄 We participated in a program providing in-depth explanations of Smart Specialization Strategies (S3) and practical digitalization strategies. Our team improved its capabilities thanks to this initiative.

🌐 EUDA was also actively involved in ensuring good and efficient communication between the organizations composing the project consortium. We shared essential information through digital collaboration tools and platforms with the Strategic Partners, Territorial Partners, and Associated Strategic Partners. We actively utilized these means to share documents, communicate updates, and track progress which is crucial to improve the harmonization of the project partners’ efforts.

We were also present in the “International Training Session” hosted by the project organization “OPTIM” in Zagreb (Croatia) on March 21st, 2024. This event provided a valuable opportunity to share expertise and learn more technical information. This exchange of knowledge not only deepened EUDA’s understanding of SpinIT’s focus areas but also enriched the entire consortium’s collective skills.

🎯 EUDA attended another training session: the online partner training seminar on June 6th, 2024 which focused on advanced S3 concepts and their application. This ongoing pursuit of knowledge ensures that EUDA receives updates in technical knowledge and can continue to be a valuable asset to the SpinIT project.

🚀 Stay updated with the official web on the Danube portal   

#SpinIT  #InterregDanube #ICTCollaboration #ICT #Industry4.0 #ICTCrossSectoralCollaboration

📈 EUDA continues to be involved in the Danube Interreg SpinIT project and made significant progress in the “Experience Sharing and Benchmarking Initiative” part.

🤝‍ Through collaboration and knowledge exchange, we helped build a valuable resource for project partners, empowering them to leverage best practices and accelerate digital transformation across the Danube region.

📝 EUDA provided critical feedback on the framework for the share of knowledge and benchmarking. We assisted in the establishment of a methodology and process for capturing valuable experiences and best practices, fostering a collaborative exchange of insights among project partners. After the framework received approval, EUDA actively participated in completing it, ensuring a diverse range of practices were documented.

🔎 Building upon this foundation, EUDA then played a key role in identifying and compiling best practices in a document. This comprehensive report serves as a valuable resource for all project entities and represents an important step toward SpinIT’s success.

💪 EUDA’s report, along with those of other partners, was meticulously analyzed and transformed into a user-friendly benchmarking catalog. This document systematically organizes best practices within clearly defined clusters, such as Smart Specialization Strategies (S3), Information Technology (IT), Industry 4.0, and IT cross-sectoral collaboration. This way, it is easy to navigate the catalog and identify relevant practices that can be adapted and implemented within the heterogeneous contexts of the Danube area.

🚀 Stay updated with the official web on the Danube portal   

#SpinIT  #InterregDanube #ICTCollaboration #ICT #Industry4.0 #ICTCrossSectoralCollaboration

💪 EUDA played a pivotal role for the Danube Interreg SpinIT project’s success through its multifaceted involvement in the “Digitalization Assessment and Alignment” activity.

🔬 Our expertise ensured consistent data collection to help refine the common assessment framework which is crucial for the project implementation. EUDA also helped to analyze the level of digitalization in the project partners’ territories. We considered governance contexts, existing frameworks, agents, and instruments to create a relevant report about the region’s digital strengths and weaknesses.

🔎 This analysis was also the opportunity to identify relevant stakeholders involved in digital transformation. This information will be useful in creating a strong network to reach the SpinIT strategic objectives.

📄 Furthermore, EUDA contributed to another project deliverable: the cross-analysis report. In this document, we brought our expertise to highlight the digital fields where progress could be strengthened. In parallel, territories and entities already including good digital practices in their activities were identified. This way, we assisted the other project organizations in completing this valuable document.

🇪🇺 In essence, EUDA’s efforts in this project’s part were crucial in ensuring data consistency, identifying local opportunities & challenges, and ultimately creating a comprehensive understanding of the digital landscape. This strong foundation will be crucial for guiding the other SpinIT activities and propelling the Danube Region towards a more digitally inclusive future.

🚀 Stay updated with the official web on the Danube portal   

#SpinIT  #InterregDanube #ICTCollaboration #ICT #Industry4.0 #ICTCrossSectoralCollaboration