Design Thinking - Partnerships for Cooperation

The event will provide participants from across Programme countries with the opportunity to work together and develop their project ideas and solutions using a Design Thinking approach. By attending, participants will gain a deeper understanding of their education and training needs, as well as develop innovative solutions that may be potentially financed through Erasmus+. Moreover, participants will have the chance to network and build possible future KA2 partnerships while extending their knowledge and understanding of the Design Thinking process. 

The event will feature an overview of Design Thinking and its application to Erasmus+ project development, practical workshops to guide participants through the project design process, information sessions on approaching partnership applications, and networking and collaboration opportunities. 

​​​​Expected Results: 

By the end of the event participants are expected to have achieved the following outcomes: 

• Improved understanding of Design Thinking - a human-centred problem-solving approach used to develop innovative solutions.  
• Increased understanding of their organisation’s education and training needs, as well as those of other organisations, leading to potential opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing. 
• Enhanced project development skills by learning how to apply the Design Thinking approach to help them develop more innovative and effective solutions. 
• Increased Networking opportunities by working with organisations from across the Programme countries, potentially leading to new partnership opportunities. 

Profile of Participants: 

This crosssectoral event is aimed at newcomer and less experienced organisations working in the fields of Vocational Education and Training, Adult Education, School Education or Youth who would like to apply for Cooperation Partnerships for Cooperation funding (KA2) and less experienced in Erasmus Plus programme.  

Newcomers and less experienced organisations in sectors VET, Schools, Youth and AE  

Day 1 - 16th September  

Morning Arrivals 

14:00 Afternoon Programme 

19:30 Dinner 

Day 2 - 17th September  

09:00-17:00 Full-Day Programme 

Evening Social Activity 

Day 3 - 18th September  

09:00-13:00 Half-Day Programme 

Afternoon Departures