INVESTech aims to establish a transnational platform for Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) across Slovakia, Greece, Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Lithuania.
STUDY VISIT IN ATHENS
On 12 February 2026, the partnership
visited NCSR Demokritos in Athens,
Greece’s largest multidisciplinary research
centre. They learned about its institutes,
research workforce, and key innovation
initiatives. The visit included presentations
from the Digital Technologies Hub, the
Education Office, Aetherion project and the
Science for You project. It concluded with a
tour showcasing cutting‐edge projects on
water treatment, hydrogen‐based fuel, and
CO2‐derived protein production.
INVESTECH SKILLS COMPETITION IN KOŠICE
From February 2–6, 2026, the Institute of Artificial Intelligence FEEI (TUKE) and Košice
IT Valley organised the 1st INVESTech Skills Competition, welcoming visiting teachers
and students from Frederick University (Cyprus) and Klaipėdos valstybinė kolegija
(Lithuania). Throughout the week, participants worked in international teams,
focusing on AI, UI design, presentation skills, and Live IT projects, while learning from
experts and exchanging experiences across borders. A major highlight was the final
competition, where teams presented their innovative solutions. The event also
included hands-on workshops, expert seminars, company, and networking activities,
all aimed at strengthening future-ready, labour market–relevant skills and connecting
education with real industry needs.
INNOVATION LABS (I‐LABS)
The partners are developing Innovation Labs
across all countries in 2026 to promote
creativity, experimentation, and entrepreneurial
thinking for students and professionals. These
i‐labs, equipped with digital and tech tools, will
support activities such as workshops,
hackathons, capacity‐building sessions, and the
piloting of entrepreneurial courses. Each
country designs its own lab, but all share
common goals: enhancing employability,
strengthening links with the labour market, and
promoting advanced digital and AI skills. The
labs will prepare learners for future job markets,
encourage innovation, and create inclusive,
collaborative learning environments.
3RD TRANSNATIONAL MEETING IN GREECE
The INVESTech project partners held a two-
day meeting on February 10–11, 2026, The
meeting focused on reviewing progress
across all Work Packages, refining
upcoming deliverables, and coordinating
the next phases of the project. Participants
worked on strengthening Centres of
Vocational Excellence in ICT, advancing the
international collaboration platform, and
developing training, tools, and pilot activities
in advanced technologies. The meeting also
covered progress in green transition
initiatives, innovation and entrepreneurship
in VET, quality assurance, dissemination, and
ethics. Across two days, partners presented
results, aligned tasks, set deadlines, and
discussed equipment needs, stakeholder
engagement, and risk management,
ensuring smooth implementation for the
upcoming project year.
THE UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
Forum on Vocational Excellence
- 7-10 September 2026, Graz, Austria
2nd COFUN Lab and international
conference
- November 2026, Lithuania
Project meeting and study visit
- March-April 2026, Nicosia, Cyprus
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This project has been co-funded with support from the European Commission. This communication reflects the views
only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information
contained therein. Project Number: ERASMUS-EDU-2023-PEX-COVE-101143958
