Leonardo Da Vinci programme

Leonardo da Vinci Multilateral Projects 'Development of Innovation'

The aim of the multilateral projects in the field of Development of Innovation is to improve the quality of the European vocational education and training (VET) systems through the development of innovative contents, methods and procedures within VET. Innovation is a matter of doing new things or finding new ways of doing familiar things. For Development of Innovation Projects it means that something new is developed (contents, methods, procedures etc.) as the end result of the project. The end result can also be a new solution to help several countries to cope with a common challenge in the VET area for which an answer does not exist yet.

These projects are the vehicle for improving quality and for promoting innovation in vocational training. The tools, methods or concepts, and also concrete materials which are developed during the project should be available to be used in, or adapted for, changing environments.

Community support is intended for the production of tangible materials, products, methods and approaches in the field of vocational training and guidance, and not for training activities as such. The development of innovation may apply equally to institutional contexts and to formal, informal or non-formal practices, as well to initiatives promoted at the local, regional or sectoral level. However, maximum benefit must be drawn from the results at European level by making use of the expertise and experience of the various European bodies and/or other qualified organisations active in this field.

In order to make best use of the results, valorisation (= dissemination and exploitation of results) must be an integral part of the project�s work programme. In disseminating and exploiting the results of projects, the European dimension must be enhanced by making vocational training and guidance materials, products, methods and approaches available, where possible, in the languages of all partners.

This action is open for all institutions which are active in vocational education and training, other than at tertiary level, as well as for the institutions and organisations facilitating such education and training.

Who can apply

One of the participating organisations should act as co-ordinator for the consortium. The co-ordinating organisation will represent the consortium (presents an application, signs the contract, etc.).

Selection and management of projects

The project proposals should be submitted to the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency. Also the management of the selected projects is carried out by the Executive Agency.

Minimal size of the consortium

The consortium should comprise of at least 3 partners from 3 different participating countries (one of which one must be a Member State of the European Union).

Project duration and level of funding

The duration of the Development of Innovation projects is 18 - 24 months. The European Commission can provide co-financing of up to 75 % of the eligible project costs, but not more than 250.000 euro / year. For application deadlines, please contact the Executive Agency.

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