This year, 97 consortia, representing multiple organisations from across Europe, participated in the EIT Deep Tech Talent Initiative’s Call for Training Proposals 2024. The Call recognises Europe’s leading organisations dedicated to advancing skills, fostering diverse training collaborations, and creating inclusive deep tech programmes, and we are thrilled to be able to announce the names of the 2024 winners.
After rigorous evaluation, 15 project consortia, comprising 42 organisations from 21 countries, were selected and received a total funding of EUR 2,203,391.50 to create and deliver their training and skills development programmes.
The 2024 winning organisations are: Centre for Research & Technology Hellas, SUDOTIM, YET NGO, Sustainability Advanced Analytics Consultancy, Quantify Group, TechLabs Rotterdam, Techlabs Rotterdam Management, Generator Pomyslow, Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Miticoro Foundation, Politecnico of Turin, Czech Technical University in Prague, QURECA, QWorld Association, University of Latvia, Munich Innovation Ecosystem GmbH, Strascheg Center for Entrepreneurship gGmbH, PACT – Alentejo Science and Technology Park, University of Ljubljana, Avoin, Reinvent Education, Digital Technology Skills, Dublin City University, Equal1, Intel Corporation, University of Galway, Istanbul Gelisim University, Proficiency Institute, Edinburgh Napier University, Istanbul Blockchain Women Association, TAGES, Beyond Orbit , International Space Alliance, Montenegro Space Research, Thales Hellas, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Vilnius Business College, Warsaw School of Computer Science, Delft University of Technology, Kimistik B.V., Guttmann Institute Foundation, University of Barcelona.
The 15 funded projects aim to train at least 7,500 more learners across the following deep tech areas:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) applied to specific sectors
- AIDEAS: Leverage Generative AI for rapid skill development.
- AI Robotics Academy: Teaching key concepts like machine learning, deep learning, and reinforcement learning.
- AI+ Innovation: accelerating early AI startups, enhance AI and entrepreneurship education, and promote AI literacy in Munich and across Europe.
- SDG Challenge: Equips individuals with AI skills to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- AI for All: Addressing key skills gaps between AI/IT knowledge and its commercial applications, and between industry experts and the latest AI advancements.
- Advanced Computing/Quantum Computing
- QuLearnLabs: Quantum computing and cryptography for software engineers.
- ADEQUATE: Advanced End-to-end Quantum Computing Technical course.
- Being Quantum-Ready: Micro-credential to fill a critical skills gap in quantum technologies, highlighted by national and international agencies.
- Cybersecurity
- CyberShield Innovators: A 10-month program that equips participants with essential and advanced skills in cybersecurity.
- Trust4Future: A training program designed to empower individuals, especially women, with skills to create secure, privacy-focused online services.
- Materials
- DEEPWELD: fast-track training in circular material welding (CMW) for HEI and VET learners using deep-tech.
- Robotics
- Robotics in Space: An online course providing comprehensive knowledge in space robotics, satellite systems, advanced materials, and cybersecurity for planetary exploration.
- Clean Tech
- Clean Tech Academy: Deep tech skills focused on clean technologies to help meet industry and societal demands for decarbonisation.
- Semiconductors
- Chip-in: equipping tomorrow’s leaders of the European Semiconducting Industry through a fun, engaging learning experience.
- Immersive Tech
- Deep Tech Brain: Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence, Neuroimaging and Neuromodulation
The projects officially began on 14 October and each winning project was previewed at the EIT Deep Tech Talent Initiative’s annual Deep Tech Skills Days on 12 November, in Warsaw. To find out more about the programmes or enrol in one of their courses please visit: www.eitdeeptechtalent.eu
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