Project Description

The GreenTech Horizons project aims to develop and implement an innovative competency-oriented learning ecosystem that integrates green skills, digital skills, and business acumen. This initiative supports higher education institutions (HEIs), businesses, and policymakers in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia, helping them navigate the twin transitions toward sustainability and digitalization.

SPM² seeks to bridge the gap between project management education and the evolving needs of a green economy by developing a standardized curriculum, digital resources, and a modular micro-credential system. This framework will empower higher education institutions (HEIs) and vocational education and training (VET) centers to deliver training that aligns with the EU’s Green Deal, United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and labour market expectations for sustainability-focused skills.

By fostering collaboration with industry leaders, certification bodies, and academic institutions, SPM² ensures that project management education not only responds to sustainability goals but also prepares a resilient and skilled workforce capable of leading green transitions across Europe.

Key Areas of Focus

Expected Impact

The GreenTech Horizons project aims to transform education and workforce development by integrating green, digital, and business skills into higher education curricula. By fostering a competency-oriented learning ecosystem, the project will bridge skills gaps, enhance employability, and support sustainable economic growth in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia. Through innovative eLearning platforms, MOOCs, and hands-on training, GreenTech Horizons will equip students, educators, and professionals with the knowledge and tools needed for a successful twin green and digital transition.

Key impact points include:

Bridging the Skills Gap

Aligning education with industry needs by developing competency-based curricula that integrate green, digital, and business acumen.

Enhancing Employability

Preparing students and professionals for the sustainable job market by providing flexible learning pathways and certified training programs.

Digital & Green Innovation in Education

Introducing MOOCs, Open Educational Resources (OERs), and virtual labs, enabling interactive and scalable learning experiences.

Strengthening Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)

Modernizing university curricula, establishing specialized GreenTech labs, and providing teacher training to ensure long-term impact.

Policy Influence & Sustainable Growth

Engaging governments and policymakers to advocate for sustainable education reforms, ensuring that green and digital skills remain a priority in national strategies.

GreenTech Horizons at a Glance

Funding Program: Erasmus+ (Capacity Building in Higher Education – CBHE)
Call: ERASMUS-EDU-2024-CBHE-STRAND-2
GA No.: 101177203
Type of Action: ERASMUS Lump Sum Grant (ERASMUS-LS)

Duration: 36 months
EC Funding: € 797.344,74
Consortium: 17 partners from 8 countries
Coordinator: University of Novi Sad (Serbia)

Work Packages

WP1

Project Management & Coordination

WP2

Design a Competency-Oriented Learning Ecosystem

WP3

Develop a Competency-Oriented Learning Ecosystem

WP4

Pilot and Refine the Ecosystem

WP5

Quality Assurance, Monitoring & Evaluation

WP6

Dissemination and Exploitation

Project Partners

The project partners comprise a diverse coalition of organizations, each bringing unique expertise and resources to collaboratively achieve the project’s objectives and maximize impact.