ACCENT: Accessible Entrepreneurship – Empowerment for Global Futures is an Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnership (2022–2025) that involved the University of Cologne, the University of Granada, and the University of Pavia. The project addressed the need for more inclusive entrepreneurship support in higher education, focusing on international and refugee...
📍7 May 2026 | DG EAC, European Commission, Brussels, Belgium The HEInnovate Expert Group held its third meeting on 7 May 2026 at DG EAC in Brussels, bringing together experts in higher education, innovation and entrepreneurship from across Europe to review recent developments and shape the future direction of HEInnovate. The meeting opened with...
The United Kingdom and Switzerland are both set to participate in the Erasmus+ programme as of 1 January 2027, marking a significant milestone in European educational cooperation. The UK's association places its learners, staff, education institutions and organisations on the same footing as those in EU Member States and other Erasmus+ countries...
The Community for Educational Innovation (CEI) hosted a webinar on 29 April 2026: “Educating to Thrive in the Digital World.” This webinar explored how education can support meaningful digital transformation beyond the simple adoption of digital tools. It examined how learners, educators, and institutions can develop the skills, governance...
📍 24 April 2026 | RED 2026 Conference, Osijek, Croatia What does it look like when higher education professionals from across Europe come together to tackle shared institutional challenges, and design concrete solutions in real time? At the RED 2026 Conference in Osijek, 24 participants found out first-hand. HEInnovate hosted a 90-minute workshop...
Join us on June 24th from 10am to 11am CEST for an engaging webinar introducing HEInnovate, a comprehensive tool designed to help higher education institutions explore and strengthen their entrepreneurial and innovative potential. In this one-hour session, you will: Gain a clear understanding of HEInnovate and its eight key dimensions. Learn how...
The Community fro Educational Innovation (CEI) invites motivated professionals to apply for the CEI Study Visit 2026, taking place on 6-7 July 2026 and hosted by New Bulgarian University in Sofia, Bulgaria. This immersive, fully funded visit will explore how education institutions can drive the twin transition — green and digital — preparing...
📍 11-12 March 2026 | Lisbon, Portugal HEInnovate's first Train the Trainers session of 2026 marked the launch of the renewed programme format, bringing together higher education professionals for an extended learning journey combining online and onsite exchange. Hosted by the Instituto Superior de Educação e Ciências Lisboa (ISEC Lisboa), the...
The Community for Educational Innovation (CEI) hosted a webinar on March 5, 2026: ”Twin Transition – Understanding the Why and Building the How.” This webinar explored the concept of the twin transition, focusing on the relationship between digital innovation and environmental sustainability. It also examined the role of universities, the...
Join us for a dedicated HEInnovate Expert Standing Session designed for users who are already familiar with the tool and would like to deepen their understanding or clarify specific aspects. This interactive session will provide you the opportunity to engage directly with a HEInnovate expert and receive practical answers to your questions. We are...
by Erëza Mehmeti Abstract: AAB College in Kosovo used the HEInnovate self-assessment to strengthen its institutional approach to innovation and entrepreneurship. After an initial low-participation attempt in 2024, the process was reframed following the Train the Trainers programme in Helsinki in September 2025. A structured relaunch, supported by...
by Natalia Nianchuk Abstract: Odessa National Economic University used HEInnovate as a university-wide development tool and within the U!Innovate project to strengthen its approach to innovation and entrepreneurship. After participating in the Train the Trainers session in Berlin in June 2025, the methodology was introduced internally through...
This case study examines the Student Project Incubator within the Una Europa Alliance — an interdisciplinary learning initiative supporting student-led innovation and collaboration. It highlights that entrepreneurship and innovation extend beyond business creation, encompassing diverse student-driven initiatives. It operates as an inclusive...
This case study presents the "Playground for Entrepreneurs," an innovative, gamified, and inclusive learning tool developed in the Netherlands to support early-stage entrepreneurial exploration. The initiative addresses common barriers in entrepreneurship education, such as limited access to quality coaching and the need for experiential...
The HEInnovate Foundation Guide provides higher education institutions with a practical introduction to using HEInnovate as a framework for innovation and entrepreneurial transformation. It explains the core concepts of HEInnovate and offers step-by-step guidance across the full transformation journey—from Orientation and Reflect to Engage, Plan...