Projects for International Vocational Education and Training Cooperation (CooperationVET)
The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) supports exemplary and innovative projects in international vocational education and training (VET) cooperation through CooperationVET. The goal is to develop action concepts in vocational training and further education that are tailored to the needs of partner countries and German companies abroad. The program helps German stakeholders impart expertise abroad and promote international skilled labor development.
Who is Funded: Applicants and Scope
The BMBF's CooperationVET program targets a wide range of stakeholders in vocational education in Germany who wish to engage in international vocational education and training cooperation. It supports both individual and collaborative projects aligned with the interests and reform agendas of BMBF partner countries, as well as the needs of German companies abroad.
What is Funded: Contents and Project Types
The CooperationVET program funds projects that focus on international vocational education and training cooperation and develop exemplary, innovative action concepts in vocational training and further education. The funding is structured into two modules, covering various phases of cooperation development, from exploration to testing and implementation.
Type and Scope of Funding
CooperationVET offers financial support in the form of non-repayable grants. The funding amount varies depending on the type of applicant institution and the economic nature of the project, with specific maximum limits applying depending on the research and development phase. Project durations are module-specific.
Conditions and Requirements
The CooperationVET program is subject to specific legal and operational conditions that applicants and beneficiaries must observe. These include requirements for presence in Germany, rules for collaborative projects, compliance with state aid regulations, and obligations regarding knowledge transfer and science communication.
Application Procedure
The application procedure for CooperationVET is two-stage, requiring the submission of a project outline, followed by a formal funding application upon positive evaluation. All application documents must be submitted via the electronic system easy-Online.
Legal Basis of the Program
The CooperationVET funding program is based on a specific guideline, which in turn is embedded in the German government's broader strategy for international vocational education and training cooperation. The implementation of the funding is subject to strict budgetary and European state aid regulations, particularly the De minimis Regulation and the General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER).
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
Basic Research: 55,000,000 €; Industrial Research: 35,000,000 €; Experimental Development: 25,000,000 €; Feasibility Studies: 8,250,000 €
Open Until:
30.06.2027
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
BMBF partner countries and other strategic target countries worldwide; Applicants from Germany
Sectors:
Education and Vocational Training, Research and Development, Service Sector, Other
Beneficiaries:
Vocational education and training, skilled labor security, initial and further training
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Feasibility Study, Product Development, Implementation
Funding Provider
Program Level:
National
Funding Body:
Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)
Managed By:
German Aerospace Center (DLR) Project Management Agency
Additional Partners:
GOVET, iMOVE, economic and social partners, chamber organizations, trade unions, network of German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHKs)