CARDET’s e-Protect Project Wins European Innovative Teaching Award 2025

The European Commission has announced the winners of the European Innovative Teaching Awards (EITA) 2025, recognizing 117 teachers and schools from over 30 countries, both within and outside the EU, for their groundbreaking projects supported by the Erasmus+ programme. Among the winners are five projects implemented in Cyprus, including CARDET’s and Research and Innovation Foundation’s (RIF) “e-Protect”.

The award celebrates educators who introduce innovative, interactive, and inclusive teaching methods that pave the way for a brighter future for the next generations. The 2025 winners were distinguished for promoting active citizenship and preparing learners of all ages with the skills necessary to engage in public life and advance European values such as freedom, solidarity, and inclusion.

CARDET’s project “e-Protect: Security Toolkit for the Protection of Consumers and Personal Data of Older Adults in Online Environments” stood out for its innovative approach to empowering older adults with essential digital skills. Through practical tools and tailored training, e-Protect bridged the digital divide, raised awareness on data protection, and safeguarded consumer rights, promoting safer and more confident use of the internet for a vulnerable group of the population.

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 e-Protect project here!