Knowledge alliances. Erasmus+ information session. Key action 2 Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices

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1 Knowledge alliances Erasmus+ information session Key action 2 Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices 15/01/2014

2 Knowledge Alliances in a nutshell Knowledge Alliances are calls for large-scale collaboration between higher education and business Focus is on entrepreneurship mindset and skills jointly developed/performed education and training activities 2 or 3 year projects, min. 6 organisations Max. EU-contribution for 2-year project = EUR Max. EU-contribution for 3-year project = EUR Yearly deadline = 3 April 200X Start not earlier than = 1 November 200X

3 Erasmus+: cooperation between HEI and business Traineeships for students: students do a work experience in a company abroad for up to a year Staff 'mobility' for teaching: company staff can teach at a higher education institution abroad, passing on their experience to academia Staff 'mobility' for training: teaching and other higher education staff receive training in a foreign company Co-operation: business or representative associations can take part in projects through Strategic Partnerships Capacity Building Projects Knowledge Alliances

4 Overview Key policy priorities Objectives of this action Eligibility KU Leuven support and procedures

5 Key policy priorities

6 General objectives European education and training upgrading the skills and competences of graduates to increase their labour market relevance quality, efficiency and openness of European higher education international dimension of education and training up-skilling and reskilling initiatives in the adult learning (lifelong learning) system transversal skills including digital skills, entrepreneurial skills and language skills learning opportunities by digital technologies early-school leaving leadership of teachers via teacher education

7 Horizontal policy priorities Erasmus+

8 Erasmus+ Key Action 1 Key Action 2 Key Action 3 Learning mobility of individuals Student and staff mobility Joint Master degrees Cooperation and innovation for good practices Strategic partnerships Partnerships between the world of work and education and training institutions IT support Platforms Capacity building with Partner countries Support for policy reform Knowledge collection and use Prospective initiatives Support to European policy tools Cooperation with international organisations Stakeholder dialogue, policy and programme promotion

9 Partnerships between the world of work and education and training institutions Knowledge Alliances: focus on higher education & business collaboration Sector Skills Alliances: Focus on vocational training programmes

10 Objectives of this action

11 Knowledge alliances: specific objectives and expected results Open to any discipline, sector and cross-sectoral cooperation Develop new, innovative and multidisciplinary approach to teaching and learning Transational, Innovation & sustainability & impact driven Facilitate the exchange, flow and co-creation of knowledge Stimulate entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial competence of students, academic and company staff

12 Results, dissemination & exploitation Tangible results: reports, events, newsletters, good practice guide, case studies,... Intangible results such as experience gained, increased (language) skills and awareness by interviews, questionnaires, tests and observations Define target audiences and approaches Before, during and after project Use Erasmus+ dissemination Platform Information tool Project database Tangible deliverables Showcasing best practices (annual selection by NA or EACEA)

13 Results, dissemination & exploitation Multiplier events Organisation of national and transnational conferences/seminars/events aimed at sharing and disseminating the intellectual outputs realised by the project Multiplier events taking place in a Partner Country are not eligible for funding! Assessment of success Facts and figures related to the website of project organisers (updates, visits, consultation, cross referencing); Numbers of meetings with key stakeholders; Numbers of participants involved in discussions and information sessions (workshops, seminars, peer reviews); follow-up measures; Visibility in the social media; Participation in public events; Links with existing networks and transnational partners; transfer of information and know-how; Impact on regional, national, EU policy measures; Feedback from end-users, other stakeholders, peers, policy-makers

14 Which activities are supported? 1 Boosting innovation in higher education, business and the broader scocio-economic environment 2 Stimulating the flow and exchange of knowledge between higher education and enterprises 3 Developing entrepreneurship mind-set and competences

15 1. Boosting innovation in higher education, business and the broader socio-economic environment Jointly development and implementation of new learning and teaching methods New multidisciplinary curricula Learner centred and real problem-based teaching & learning Organisation of continuing educational programmes and activities with and within companies Jointly development of solutions for challenging issues, product and process innovation

16 2. Stimulating the flow and exchange of knowledge between higher education and enterprises Study field related activities in enterprises (fully embedded in curriculum, recognised and credited) Set-ups to trial and test innovative measures Exchange of students, researchers, teaching staff and company staff for a limited period Involvement of company staff in teaching and research

17 3. Developing entrepreneurship mind-set and competences Schemes of transversal skills learning and application throughout higher education programmes (strengthening employability, creativity and new professional paths) Entrepreneurship education to students, researchers and staff Practical application of entrepreneurial skills (e.g. involvement in the commercialisation of new services/products and prototypes, the creation of start-ups and spin-offs)

18 Eligibility

19 Eligible participating organisations Any public or private organisation At least two higher education institutions At least two entreprises (public or private, small, medium or large enterprise including social enterprises); Other non-academic partners a research institute; a public body at local, regional or national level; an organisation active in the field of education, training and youth; an intermediary or association which represents education, training or youth; organisations; an intermediary or association which represents enterprises; an accreditation, certification or qualification body

20 Eligible countries Erasmus+ Programme countries o o o EU-28 (including Overseas Country and Territory depending on Denmark, France, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom ) Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway and Switzerland Turkey and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Rest of the world = Partner countries Partner countries neighbouring the EU Western Balkan Eastern Partnership countries South-Mediterranean countries Other partner countries Industrialised countries Africa, Carribean and Pacific Asia and Latin-America

21 Higher education institutions Academic consortium members from Programme countries must hold an Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (check: KU Leuven = LA BE-E4AKA1-ECHE ) Academic consortium members from Partner countries: interinstitutional agreements

22 Mobility in Knowledge Alliances Mobility activities of students, researchers, teaching and company staff is possible but only when added value is clear Mobility activities are not the main focus here Extensive mobility activities need to be funded through Key Action 1

23 Knowledge Alliances minimum requirements Consortium o Min. 6 public/private organisations from at least 3 different programme countries o Max. 1 public/private organisation from a partner country o Min. 2 higher education institutions, each having a valid Erasmus Charter for Higher Education o Min. 2 enterprises Coordinator = organisation from Programme Country Associated partners do not receive fund

24 Award criteria Are taken into account: proposals with min. 70% in total Relevance of the project Quality of project design and implementation Quality of the project team and the cooperation arrangements Impact and dissemination Purpose of cooperation Coherence Configuration of consortium Exploitation of cooperation outcomes Sound needs analysis Work programme structure Commitment consortium partners Dissemination strategy Consistence of proposed actions Management (timeline, organisation, tasks & responsibilities) Complementarity partnerships Societal and economic relevance and impact Innovation in processes and outcomes Quality and financial control Collaboration and team spirit Sustainability beyond project lifetime European added value (transnationality and potential transferability)

25 Call management and selection Centralised action, by EACEA Yearly call Yearly deadline = April 3, 12:00pm Brussels time Budget first call = ca. 6 million euros in total, ca. 7 selected proposals for 2014 Highly competitive (contact International Office for support!) Large consortia with clear indication of added value of each partner is needed Project duration= 2 or 3 years (choice at time of application)

26 In need for some inspiration? 2011 and 2012 pilot calls for Knowledge Alliances o o o o o o CIAKL Cinema and Industry Alliance for Knowledge and Learning EUEN European University Entreprise Network KNOWFACT - Knowledge Partnership for the definition and launch of the European Teaching Factory Paradigm in manufacturing education EDUCCKATE - Education Cultural & Creative Knowledge Alliance for Tomorrow s Entrepreneurs E-NSPIRATION EURL3A - European Real Life Learning Lab Alliances Innovative learning and teaching methods Fostering entrepreneurial skills and attitudes Structured mobility and knowledge exchange between academia and business Opening up Education (September 2013) by European Commission Self-assessment tool for entrepreneurial universities

27 Funding rules

28 Budget guidelines Max. EU-contribution for 2-year project = EUR Max. EU-contribution for 3-year project = EUR Basic eligible costs = impementation support o Depends on profile of staff involved (manager, teacher/trainer/researcher, technician and admin. staff) o Country of the particpating organisation whose staff is involved Optional funding for mobility activities o o Travel costs Subsistence cost Staff Learners

29 Belgium eligible costs Implementation support (basic) Financing mechanism Unit cost (per day) Amounts Manager (336 EUR) Teacher/Trainer/Researcher (257 EUR) Technician (194 EUR) Administrative staff (157 EUR) Travel (optional) Unit cost (per participant) Between 100km and 1999km (275 EUR) Above 2000km (360 EUR) Subsistence (optional) Unit cost (per day) Staff between day 1 and 14: 100 EUR between day 15 and day 60: 40 EUR Learners between day 1 and 14: 55 EUR between day 15 and day 60: 40 EUR

30 What else should you know?

31 Impact has to go beyond consortium partners Budget needs to be foreseen for presentation at University-Business Forum or other relevant events (max. 4/project) Reports, handbooks, guidelines etc. should be made available as Open Educational Resources (OER)

32 KU Leuven support and procedures

33 KU Leuven advice and support Before submission via International Office As soon as possible, inform International Office about intentions Advice available on request for call specifications, possible (non) academic partners, consortium management structure, Compulsory consultation in case of joint curriculum initiatives with HEI in Belgium or beyond via Ondersteuningsgroep Interuniversitaire Opleidingen Submission through International Office (rector as legal representative) After selection via International Office Communication to EACEA for budget revise, clarifications, Grant agreement (and amendments) Advice on consortium agreement and other documents commiting KU Leuven via Ondersteuningsgroep Interuniversitaire Opleidingen

34 Deadlines call spring 2014 Whether KU Leuven will be coordinator or partner March = internal deadline application forms (via johan.evers@kuleuven.be) o if joint curriculum or new course programmes are included in proposal then approval or rejection by Executive Board (GeBu) April April = external deadline (allow at least three working days before deadline for signature rector) Golden rule: inform International Office as early as possible and in case of doubt contact Johan Evers (johan.evers@kuleuven.be)

35 More information Erasmus+ Programme Guide - Knowledge Alliances (p ) Erasmus+ intranet page International Office

36 To conclude Exchange of good practices (share what works) Innovation: (develop what can be improved) new methods and approaches in academic and business contexts Partnerships: consistent and comprehensive set of activities commitment from all partners balance in participating organisations two-way knowledge exchange Impact: fostering new attitudes and changing behaviour towards university-business cooperation within and beyond consortium

37 Johan Evers International Office 016/ Your contact person for Erasmus+ Knowledge Alliances