by Sebastian-Aurelian Ștefănigă Abstract: The West University of Timisoara in Romania is using HEInnovate as part of their mission to become a more entrepreneurial institution, taking inspiration from the self-assessment, webinars, and training sessions. How does the West University of Timisoara foster entrepreneurship at an institutional level...

by Katarina Pavlovic Abstract: The Faculty for Project and Innovation Management at Educons University in Serbia is applying their experience with HEInnovate to establish their own entrepreneurship advisory board as well as building strong connections between students and local industry.  After the participation from Katarina Pavlovic in the Train...

This comparative case study examines how Delft University of Technology (Netherlands), Czech Technical University (Czechia), and the University of Tartu (Estonia) are integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into teaching, learning, and research. Each institution has developed AI-specific programmes, research centres, and staff training to build...

The Biotechnical Faculty at the University of Ljubljana (UL) promotes entrepreneurial thinking among students and staff through both curricular and extra-curricular activities. Key courses include Entrepreneurship for master’s students and Bioeconomy, which covers commercialization and business modelling. Extra-curricular activities include a...

The Smart Education at Schools (SEATS) programme, part of the Smart Education Research Programme led by imec and the KU Leuven itec group, helps Flemish teachers develop tech-based solutions to educational challenges. Teachers submit project proposals, and selected ideas receive €75,000 to be co-developed with schools, researchers, and industry...

Details This webinar will explore the critical role of entrepreneurial skills and competences throughout life and how they can be cultivated at diverse stages of life. It will focus on the importance of entrepreneurial mindsets from secondary education to continuous education. This session will examine how individuals can apply these skills to...

Abstract: HEInnovate was used within the U!REKA Alliance to assess institutional strengths and identify areas for development across 7 partner universities. The process revealed both strengths and weaknesses among members, fostering valuable peer learning and supporting the alignment of development priorities. HEInnovate proved to be a practical...

HEInnovate is advancing its collaboration with European Universities alliances to support their strategic development in innovation and entrepreneurship. As multi-institutional partnerships play an increasingly prominent role in Europe’s higher education landscape, HEInnovate provides a structured framework to support collective reflection, peer...

Brussels, 15 May 2025 – The new HEInnovate Expert Group met for the first time on 15 May at the European Commission’s premises in Brussels. The meeting, which also included online participants, opened a new chapter for the platform and focused on how HEInnovate can better serve higher education institutions (HEIs) in the years ahead. The group...

On 21 May 2025, HEInnovate hosted a workshop with 50 participants from 23 European Universities alliances to explore how the HEInnovate self-assessment tool can support strategic development, innovation, and entrepreneurship at the alliance level. The session was facilitated by members of the HEInnovate Expert Group, Mona Roman (Metropolia UAS / U...

The Community for Educational Innovation (CEI) hosted its second thematic webinar on 19 May 2025: “Support Services for Student Entrepreneurship in Higher Education.” Around 100 participants from across Europe explored how higher education institutions (HEIs) can effectively nurture student entrepreneurship through tailored support systems that go...

As the EU steps up efforts to close the innovation and talent gap, the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is investing €63 million to strengthen the role of higher education in building a more innovative, resilient, and skilled Europe. The funding, awarded under the EIT Higher Education Initiative's Call for Proposals 2024, will...

The Community for Educational Innovation (CEI) invites motivated professionals to apply for the CEI Study Visit 2025-I, taking place on 18–19 June 2025 and hosted by the Centre for Funding Innovation (CFI) at La Salle Campus Barcelona. This immersive, fully funded visit is designed to translate ideas into action by equipping attendees with the...

We are pleased to announce a two-day training session on 18 - 19 June in Berlin to provide information and advice on how to make the most of HEInnovate. The training is based on the HEInnovate training materials and is designed for staff from higher education institutions. In addition, the two days will offer an international networking opportunity...

Join us on June 12th from 10:30 to 11:30 CET for an engaging webinar introducing HEInnovate — a free self-assessment 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...