THE PROJECT AT GLANCE

5 HEIs

2 Research Centers

1 SME

2,5k Students Trained

357 Students in Teams
Developing Ideas

25k Seed Funding

Countries

Duration

Budget

COUNTRIES
Greece
Netherlands
Italy
Romania
North Macedonia
DURATION
25 months
Phase 1: 6 months
Phase 2: 19 months
BUDGET
1,200,000 €
Phase 1: 400,000 €
Phase 2: 800,000 €
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THE PROJECT IN BRIEF

PROMETHEUS project is an initiative of Universities, Research Centres and Enterprises from Greece, the Netherlands, Italy, Romania and North Macedonia, with a vision to develop and share their innovation and entrepreneurship support capabilities in the area of digital transformation related to circular economy, climate change and sustainable development.

The main scope of PROMETHEUS project relates to fostering institutional engagement and change to develop innovative and sustainable services and programs to impact ‘Innovation and Entrepreneurship in a Circular Economy’, along the following axes and objectives:

  • AXIS 1 – Impact-driven partnerships between higher education institutions (HEIs), research organizations, business, NGOs and government institutions
  • AXIS 2 – High-quality education programs in the field of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in a Circular Economy
  • AXIS 3 – Innovation and business support services in the field of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in a Circular Economy

With a total duration of two years and overall funding of €1.2 million, PROMETHEUS will ensure uptake and sustainability through:

  • engaging associated partners from different countries and sectors, filling all the roles of the entrepreneurial education value chain;
  • establishing a worldwide network of collaborating universities, businesses, research organisations, governmental bodies, non government organisations, and other social partners; 
  • disseminating information via digital channels and targeted campaigns;
  • monitoring and evaluating project performance, and developing further sustainability and transferability plans;
  • engaging students at the participating universities in all project phases.

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