Accelerate Future HEI
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Accelerate Future HEI
@accfuturehei.bsky.social
Supporting future-focused higher education institutions to drive institutional transformation and become more entrepreneurial and innovative. Funded by the European Union.

https://acceleratefuturehei.eu/
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Înregistrare Workshop competențe digitale 2025
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December 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Participants who join online will receive open digital certificates, while those attending in person will be issued physical certificates of participation.
December 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Sessions will be delivered in Romanian and English, covering themes such as AI competence for educators, digital credential validation using blockchain, robotics in education, AI-supported language learning, and the development of interactive teaching materials.
December 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The event brings together leading academics, practitioners, and policy experts to explore the evolving landscape of digital competences, with a dedicated focus on the EU’s DigComp 3.0 Framework.
December 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Taking place tomorrow - 12 December 2025, from 10:00 to 14:00 EET, this hybrid event will be held at the K1 Amphitheatre, UPT Conference Centre, and is open to both onsite and online participants.
December 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
This shared framework not only strengthened internal coordination within each HEI but also enabled valuable cross-institutional learning across the consortium.
December 10, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Through the Cohort Knowledge Exchange workshops, UIIN developed a standardised ITAP template, helping universities define their transformation goals, align resources, and design pilot initiatives.
December 10, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Each ITAP was structured around four thematic areas:

- Fostering entrepreneurial skills and mindset of students

- Impactful research and research valorisation

- Institutional support for research valorisation and education

- Partnership strategies for stronger engagement
December 10, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Together, these domains create a comprehensive learning framework that empowers higher education professionals to lead innovation, strengthen ecosystems, and build more entrepreneurial universities.

Explore them in the D5.1 Capacity Building Program report:
acceleratefuturehei.eu/results/
Results - Accelerate Future HEI
Main Deliverables Discover our results here and see how your HEI can transform and build your capability to drive entrepreneurial change. Download D1.1 Download D1.2 Download D2.2 Download D3.1 Downlo...
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December 4, 2025 at 9:07 AM
1. Combining internal and external funding schemes – blending institutional budgets with Horizon Europe, Erasmus+ and private sponsorships.

2. Securing institutional commitment and integration – embedding ITAP goals into strategic plans, governance, and performance frameworks.
December 2, 2025 at 8:59 AM
3. Building strategic and regional partnerships – collaborating with municipalities, companies, and peer HEIs to co-fund and co-create innovation.

4. Capacity building and cultural change – investing in people, training, and leadership to strengthen innovation culture.
December 2, 2025 at 8:59 AM
5. Distinctive approaches from individual institutions – each university designs sustainability strategies that reflect its mission and ecosystem.
December 2, 2025 at 8:58 AM
These approaches show that lasting transformation is achieved through shared commitment, creativity, and collaboration across Europe’s higher education landscape.

Read more in the D4.1 report: acceleratefuturehei.eu/results/
Results - Accelerate Future HEI
Main Deliverables Discover our results here and see how your HEI can transform and build your capability to drive entrepreneurial change. Download D1.1 Download D1.2 Download D2.2 Download D3.1 Downlo...
acceleratefuturehei.eu
December 2, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Explore the full analysis of common challenges in ITAP implementation: acceleratefuturehei.eu/results/

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Results - Accelerate Future HEI
Main Deliverables Discover our results here and see how your HEI can transform and build your capability to drive entrepreneurial change. Download D1.1 Download D1.2 Download D2.2 Download D3.1 Downlo...
acceleratefuturehei.eu
November 28, 2025 at 9:51 AM
But these challenges also sparked creative solutions, from internal innovation hubs to mentoring systems that foster cross-departmental collaboration and mindset change.
Transformation is never linear, it’s about learning, adapting, and continuously improving.

4/5
Results - Accelerate Future HEI
Main Deliverables Discover our results here and see how your HEI can transform and build your capability to drive entrepreneurial change. Download D1.1 Download D1.2 Download D2.2 Download D3.1 Downlo...
acceleratefuturehei.eu
November 28, 2025 at 9:51 AM
- Strategic barriers: Misalignment with institutional strategies and lack of long-term incentives hinder sustainability.
- Capacity constraints: Limited time, resources, and expertise can slow down momentum.

3/5
Results - Accelerate Future HEI
Main Deliverables Discover our results here and see how your HEI can transform and build your capability to drive entrepreneurial change. Download D1.1 Download D1.2 Download D2.2 Download D3.1 Downlo...
acceleratefuturehei.eu
November 28, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Here’s what we’ve learned so far:
- Structural barriers: Silos, fragmented coordination, and slow administrative processes can limit agility and innovation.
- Cultural barriers: Entrepreneurship is still often seen as “extra work” rather than a core academic mission.

2/5
Results - Accelerate Future HEI
Main Deliverables Discover our results here and see how your HEI can transform and build your capability to drive entrepreneurial change. Download D1.1 Download D1.2 Download D2.2 Download D3.1 Downlo...
acceleratefuturehei.eu
November 28, 2025 at 9:50 AM
By connecting learning, collaboration, and practical application, the program enables universities to drive transformation from within. turning strategy into everyday action.

Read more in the D5.1 Capacity Building Program report:
acceleratefuturehei.eu/results/

4/4
Results - Accelerate Future HEI
Main Deliverables Discover our results here and see how your HEI can transform and build your capability to drive entrepreneurial change. Download D1.1 Download D1.2 Download D2.2 Download D3.1 Downlo...
acceleratefuturehei.eu
November 24, 2025 at 12:35 PM
It focuses on:
- Developing entrepreneurial mindsets among students and staff
- Strengthening partnerships with industry and society
- Supporting impactful research and valorisation
- Building institutional capacity for engagement and innovation

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Results - Accelerate Future HEI
Main Deliverables Discover our results here and see how your HEI can transform and build your capability to drive entrepreneurial change. Download D1.1 Download D1.2 Download D2.2 Download D3.1 Downlo...
acceleratefuturehei.eu
November 24, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Drawing on insights from the project’s Current State Analysis and Roadmap Workshops, the program directly addresses the real challenges universities face when becoming more innovative and entrepreneurial.

2/4
Results - Accelerate Future HEI
Main Deliverables Discover our results here and see how your HEI can transform and build your capability to drive entrepreneurial change. Download D1.1 Download D1.2 Download D2.2 Download D3.1 Downlo...
acceleratefuturehei.eu
November 24, 2025 at 12:34 PM