European Project promoting the Empowerment of HEI and VET Students to become Social Entrepreneurs
Second Transnational Meeting
The second partners' meeting of the AFJ project took place in Florence (IT) on 23 - marzo 2026. Pixel (IT) and the applicant University of Peloponnese (EL), organized and coordinated the second transnational partners meeting of the European project entitled Tech4Impact – Empowering technical minds in the entrepreneurship of the Industrial Sector of Proximity and Social Economy. The project was funded by the Erasmus+ Programme. Tech4Impact will empower HEI and VET students to become social entrepreneurs by integrating technical skills with social economy principles. The project will deliver two specialized curricula via MOOCs, featuring micro-credentials, mentorship programs, and internship opportunities. Key innovations will include an AI-driven "Skills Matching Tool" and a "Skills Passport" to personalize career pathways and connect learners with social enterprises. During the meeting all partners participated in the meeting; the main discussed topics were: WP2 Needs Assessment & Skills Gap Analysis; integration of micro-credentials into HEI and VET curricula; HE & VET curriculum framework structure, Modules & Learning Materials Development Process and presentation of the Communication and Dissemination Strategy. More information about the Tech4Impact European project is available at: https://tech4impact.eu/

