About the Open Calls
What are the open calls?
Skills4Valorisation will run two open calls offering funding to support pilot projects from knowledge transfer offices, as well as industry-academia collaborations involving companies and research performing organisations.
The first open call is planned for early 2027.
Who can apply?
Knowledge transfer offices and research organisations looking to test new services, approaches or collaboration models. Specific eligibility criteria will be published with each open call.
How much funding is available?
The total cascade funding pot is €600,000 across two open calls, supporting at least 20 pilot projects.
Do women-led projects get additional points?
Yes. The open call evaluation criteria include additional points for women-led pilot projects.
When will the first open call launch?
The first open call is planned for early 2027. Sign up for the newsletter to get notified when applications open.
About Training
What training will the project offer?
Seven modular training programmes, in-person workshops, bootcamps and three MOOCs – free, open online courses accessible to anyone. Training delivery is planned from Month 19 (early 2028).
Will training materials be freely available?
Yes. All training modules, toolkits and resources will be made openly accessible via the project website, Zenodo and the EU Knowledge Valorisation Platform.
When will training be available?
Training delivery begins around Month 19 of the project (approximately early 2028). Pre-marketing will start earlier – follow us to be the first to know.
Getting Involved
How can I follow the project?
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Can I collaborate with the project?
The project is open to new stakeholders through open calls, workshops and peer-learning activities. Contact us at info@skills4valorisation.eu for more information.