General Information KA220

Erasmus+ KA220-HED Projects

Erasmus+ KA220-HED projects fall under Key Action 2 (KA2) within the Erasmus+ program. The projects focus on Cooperation for Innovation and the Exchange of Good Practices in the fields of education, training and youth and provide the opportunity for personnel working in an institution/organization operating in the field of higher education to participate in educational activities and carry out joint studies in Program Member countries in order to produce and implement innovations.

KA220-HED projects involve strategic partnerships between organizations and institutions from different sectors, such as schools, universities, vocational training centers, adult education providers, youth organizations and other entities from different countries to promote transnational cooperation and exchange.

Areas

KA220-HED projects can cover a wide range of thematic areas and topics relevant to education, training, and youth such as:

  • Modernization of curricula and teaching methods
  • Development of digital skills and competences
  • Promotion of entrepreneurship and innovation
  • Inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities
  • Quality assurance and recognition of learning outcomes
  • Capacity building for education and training institutions

Activities

KA202 projects may include various types of activities, such as:

  • Development of innovative teaching and learning materials, tools, and methodologies
  • Design and implementation of joint projects, courses, and training activities
  • Exchange of staff, experts, and practitioners for training, workshops, and study visits
  • Research, analysis, and dissemination of good practices and policy recommendations
  • Networking, collaboration, and capacity building initiatives to strengthen the impact and sustainability of project outcomes