IMPACT-Campus

MPACT Campus is a pan-European initiative that seeks to transform higher education institutions (HEIs) into engines of systemic innovation, sustainability, and societal resilience. Through the establishment of 15 Knowledge Valorization Centres (KVCs) across Europe, the project aims to bridge regional disparities, enhance inclusivity, and foster interconnected innovation ecosystems capable of addressing global challenges such as climate change, digital transformation, and socioeconomic inequality.

The project consortium includes HEIs and partners from Switzerland, the Western Balkans, Ukraine, Turkey, and other RIS regions. Together, they will:

• Train over 1,300 students and staff in digital skills and sustainable entrepreneurship;
• Support 12 existing and 2 newly created start-ups;
• Promote inclusion by ensuring 40% of participants come from marginalized groups;
• Create 90 strategic partnerships across sectors and borders;
• Institutionalize the KVCs as permanent hubs for innovation and collaboration.

By embedding advanced technologies such as AI, AR/VR, and blockchain into education and entrepreneurial training, the project empowers underrepresented regions to lead in digital and green transformation. The initiative follows a phased approach—from piloting innovation hubs to building a pan-European network—and ensures long-term sustainability through policy alignment, regional integration, and diverse funding models.