INNOVATE Project Successfully Concludes

The Erasmus+ funded INNOVATE project has officially come to an end, marking an important milestone in strengthening how innovation is planned and managed within adult education, vocational education and training (VET), and European Vocational Enterprises (EVEs). Throughout its implementation, the project has supported educators and organisations in embedding innovation as a structured and practical element of everyday work.

INNOVATE has delivered a comprehensive set of results tailored to organisations at different stages of their innovation journey. Key outputs include a White Paper outlining major challenges and future directions for innovation management in education and training, as well as a Self-Assessment Tool enabling organisations to reflect on current practices and identify areas for improvement. In addition, the Manual on Innovation Management provides step-by-step guidance for planning and managing innovation processes, complemented by a dedicated Training on Innovation Management to support skills development. A Trainers’ Guide has also been developed to assist educators and trainers in delivering high-quality innovation-related learning activities.

These results have contributed to strengthening planning, coordination, and decision-making around innovation among educators and VET professionals. By promoting a more structured and reflective approach to change, the project has supported quality enhancement and long-term organisational development. Collaboration between partners from several European countries further enabled the exchange of experiences and good practices, reinforcing shared learning at European level.

Although the project has formally concluded, its impact will continue. All INNOVATE results remain freely available online and can be used beyond the project lifetime to support training activities, organisational development, and professional learning in adult education and VET.

All project resources can be accessed at https://innovate-project.eu/. Stakeholders are encouraged to explore, download, and share the materials with colleagues and professional networks.

The partnership would like to thank all partners, educators, and stakeholders who contributed to the success of the INNOVATE project. The project leaves a lasting legacy of practical tools and knowledge to support innovation in adult learning and VET across Europe.