Projects – Page 2

That Was the Final Conference – SMERALD Wrap-Up

October 27, 2025

That Was the Final Conference – SMERALD Wrap-Up On 21 October 2025 at 16:30 CEST, the ⁠SMERALD project reached its milestone moment: the Final Conference & Award Ceremony. Held online, this event brought together partners, SMEs, VET professionals, and stakeholders to reflect on how artificial intelligence, data analysis and digital tools are driving transformation across Europe’s SMEs. A Moment of Reflection & Forward Motion The session opened with a bold statement: “The future of SMEs is digital – are you…

UNITE Mentor Training Programme Successfully Completed! 🎓🌍

October 23, 2025

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UNITE

We are pleased to share that the online mentor training within the UNITE Project has been successfully completed! The sessions brought together mentors and educators from Sweden, Germany, Austria, and Poland, all committed to enhancing their capacity to support the long-term labour market inclusion of Ukrainian refugees. 🇪🇺💪 Across three interactive sessions, participants explored the full UNITE Toolbox, gaining practical insights and hands-on experience in areas such as: ✅ Understanding national systems and integration pathways✅ Strengthening mentoring and coaching competences✅…

GBS Mentoring Sessions Bring New Perspectives in Rural Bretzfeld

October 22, 2025

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GBS

On 14 and 15 October 2025, we carried out the mentoring sessions for Groups 3 and 4 in the clubhouse of the Adolzfurt Men’s Choir in Bretzfeld. Similar to the Göttingen group, the three mentoring phases were combined into one session per group to match participants’ availability. The atmosphere in both groups was highly collaborative, with participants drawing on their regional experience and long-standing community connections. Many participants were new to structured entrepreneurial reflection, so we adapted the pace and…

Combined Mentoring Session in Göttingen Inspires New Ideas

October 20, 2025

sebastian

GBS

On 13 October 2025, we conducted the combined mentoring session for Groups 1 and 2 at the BUPNET premises in Göttingen. Due to participants’ limited availability, the three mentoring phases were delivered in one extended session. This format worked well, as many participants had already taken part in the motivational workshop and arrived with clear ideas and strong energy. Building on the reflection tools used earlier, the group worked intensively on shaping early-stage business concepts with a sustainability dimension. Participants…

GBS Multiplier Event Connects Sustainability and Tradition in Obersulm

October 19, 2025

sebastian

GBS

On 12 October 2025, blinc held its national multiplier event at the Knapp Hof in Obersulm, a traditional wine-growing setting that offered an ideal backdrop for discussing sustainability and green entrepreneurship. The event took place in cooperation with the local church, which was hosting a thanksgiving celebration on the same day. This joint format helped attract a broad audience, including many older adults and regional wine-growing families. Following the community celebration and musical contributions from local children, blinc presented the…

UpSpace Partner Meeting in Thessaloniki: Testing the Future-Oriented Curriculum

October 17, 2025

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UPSPACE

From 30 September to 2 October, partners from across Europe met in Thessaloniki for the second UpSpace project meeting — joined by teachers from all participating countries for the first pre-piloting of the new UpSpace curriculum. The goal: rethink how we prepare students for the future. During hands-on sessions, teachers tested learning tools that connect sustainability, upcycling, and urban regeneration with everyday school subjects. Instead of treating the future as something abstract, UpSpace brings it directly into the classroom through…

GBS Motivational Workshop Engages Learners in Bretzfeld

October 15, 2025

sebastian

GBS

On 8 October 2025, blinc carried out the second GBS Motivational Workshop at the premises of a local men’s choir in Bretzfeld. The group consisted of adults with long-standing ties to the region and a broad range of life experiences. To create a positive and accessible learning atmosphere, the workshop began with an interactive icebreaker adapted to the participants’ preferences, setting the tone for constructive collaboration. Participants engaged actively with the IKIGAI reflection and the skills-assessment elements, which helped them…

Motivational Workshop in Göttingen Kicks Off the GBS Piloting

October 9, 2025

sebastian

GBS

On 2 October 2025, blinc hosted the first GBS Motivational Workshop at the BUPNET premises in Göttingen. The session introduced participants to the core principles of green entrepreneurship and encouraged them to reflect on their personal strengths, values and motivations. Using tools such as the IKIGAI method and structured skills reflection, the group explored how sustainability-oriented ideas can emerge from individual interests and real community needs. The atmosphere was very open and constructive, with lively exchanges and a strong willingness…

Successful Transnational Meeting in Lille Boosts Project Progress

October 6, 2025

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Participa City

We are excited to share some highlights from our second transnational partner meeting, which took place on September 24-25, 2025, in the wonderful city of Lille, France. Our warm thanks go to our hosts at GrDr, whose outstanding organization and welcoming hospitality made the gathering especially memorable. The meeting proved highly productive in pushing forward the goals of the Participa City project. A central focus of the meeting was the joint creation of new and engaging scenarios for the Participa…

Getting to Know Our Participants: Preparing for the UNITE Pilot Phase

October 2, 2025

sebastian

UNITE

Over the past weeks, the UNITE project team has focused on learning more about the people at the heart of our initiative – Ukrainian refugees taking part in Ukrainian Newcomers’ Integration Towards Employment. 🤝✨ Through a series of surveys and in-depth interviews, we collected valuable insights into participants’ needs, experiences, and aspirations. These findings form the foundation for shaping tailored support measures that foster both social inclusion and long-term access to the labour market. 📝 As part of this process,…