Partnerships for Innovation - Forward-Looking Projects - Cross-sectoral priorities

The "Partnerships for Innovation - Forward-Looking Projects - Cross-sectoral priorities" program targets a diverse range of organisations within EU Member States and associated third countries, aiming to drive innovation and systemic change across education and training sectors. Its primary objective is to foster cutting-edge approaches in digital and green education, preparing Europe for future challenges.

This funding program supports projects that address key cross-sectoral priorities related to digital education and the green transition. It aims to develop innovative methods and practices through various activities, focusing on solutions that can be mainstreamed into educational systems, from early childhood to adult learning. The supported activities range from research and capacity building to pilot testing and large-scale dissemination, covering a broad spectrum of expenses necessary for project implementation.

The funding provided through this program is in the form of a lump sum grant, with a maximum amount of €800,000 for cross-sectoral priorities. Projects are expected to run between 24 and 48 months, allowing sufficient time for the development, testing, and dissemination of innovative solutions.

Applicants must adhere to specific conditions for proposal submission, including strict deadlines and electronic submission. Collaboration is a core requirement, mandating a transnational consortium of at least three full partners from three different eligible countries. Project budgets must be clearly structured into work packages, and a long-term action plan for the mainstreaming of innovations is a key provision.

The application process for this call was a single-stage submission to the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA), followed by an evaluation period. Successful applicants were informed in August 2022, with grant agreements signed between October and December 2022.

The Partnerships for Innovation - Forward-Looking Projects call operates under the broader Erasmus+ Programme, established by comprehensive legal frameworks. Key regulations, such as the Erasmus+ Programme Guide 2022, govern its implementation, defining eligibility, evaluation, and funding mechanisms. These official texts are publicly accessible for reference.