CARDET Receives Erasmus+ Innovative Teaching Award 2025 for e-Protect Project

On October 18th, in Paphos, during the National Erasmus+ Award Ceremony, organized by IDEP, and held as part of the annual Erasmus Days celebration, CARDET’s and Research and Innovation Foundation’s (RIF) project “e-Protect” received the prestigious Innovative Teaching Award by the European Commission.

e-Protect was designed to empower older adults in the digital world, equipping them with the confidence and skills to navigate the internet safely and protect their personal data. Through our digital platform and tailored training materials, more than 20,000 people have already benefited from the project.

This award recognises the transformative impact of e-Protect in demonstrating that technology can be accessible and understandable for all, particularly for older generations. The award was received on behalf of CARDET by Michaela Protopapa, CARDET’s Education and Digital Learning Team Leader.

In a short video, Michaela Protopapa and Andreas Georgiou, Chief Operating Officer of CARDET, share how e-Protect helped promote inclusion and digital empowerment among senior citizens.

The winners will share their best practices at the European Innovative Teaching Award 2025 Ceremony, which will take place on 8–9 December 2025 in Brussels and online. Their work will also be showcased on the award’s website, Erasmus+ social media channels, the European Education Area portal, and the European School Education platform.

Learn more about the project here!