Forward-Looking Projects Call under the Erasmus+ Programme: learn about the application process

Forward-Looking Projects are large-scale projects that aim to identify, develop, test and/or assess innovative (policy) approaches that have the potential of becoming mainstreamed, thus improving education and training systems. They will support forward-looking ideas responding to key European priorities. They should give input for improving education and training systems, as well as bring a substantial innovative effect in terms of methods and practices to all types of learning and active participation settings for Europe's social cohesion. 

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To address this objective, the call is composed of eight separate topics:

• Topic 1 - ERASMUS-EDU-2025-PI-FORWARD-SCHOOL-BS: School Education: Enhancing basic skills
• Topic 2 - ERASMUS-EDU-2025-PI-FORWARD-VET-VE: Vocational Education and Training: Promote an enabling and supportive environment for vocational excellence at national and/or regional level
• Topic 3 - ERASMUS-EDU-2025-PI-FORWARD-VET-QM: Vocational Education and Training: Development of joint VET qualifications and modules
• Topic 4 - ERASMUS-EDU-2025-PI-FORWARD-ADULT-PS: Adult Learning: Support to the Pact for Skills
• Topic 5 - ERASMUS-EDU-2025-PI-FORWARD-ADULT-CG: Adult Learning: Improving career guidance to support adults’ participation in training
• Topic 6 - ERASMUS-EDU-2025-PI-FORWARD-DIGITAL-SC: Digital education: Assessment of digital skills and competenciesand 
• Topic 7 - ERASMUS-EDU-2025-PI-FORWARD-DIGITAL-AI: Digital education: Ethical and effective use of generative Artificial Intelligence systems in education and training
• Topic 8-ERASMUS-EDU-2025-PI-FORWARD-DIGITAL-DM: Digital education: Innovative data collection and exchange approaches in primary, secondary education (including vocational education and training) for data-informed decision-making

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You will find further information and updates about the eight topics of the Call in the Funding and Tender Opportunities Portal.

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