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E.U-Re.C.o.V.E

European CoVE for Urban rigeneration

European CoVE for Urban Regeneration project establishes 4 Territorial Centres of Vocational Excellence across Italy, Spain, Greece, and Poland, and promotes their transnational cooperation with the aim of developing, testing, and transferring innovative models
and integrated training in the field of Urban Social Regeneration.

These Centres collaborate within the E.U.re-CoVE System, which is aimed at innovation, Local/European development, social inclusion, and is characterized by cross-sectoral approaches, sustainable and effective cooperation, and governance.

Forma Camera (IT) is a Coordinator of a partnership composed of 16 partners + associated partners from various European and/or extra EU countries participating in the program. Partners from diverse sectors and include VET organizations, universities, technology centres, and business representative bodies.


E.U.Re.Co.V.E pursues the following general objectives/results:

- To create a structure for international cooperation among Territorial Centres for sustainable learning and innovation, with the goal of strengthening EUterritorial integration, contributing to the upward convergence of excellence in education and training, and improving the quality of the education system as a whole.

- To develop and implement innovative, flexible, learner-centred, inclusive, and high-quality training models that integrate crosssectoral approaches involving education, local businesses, and communities in the field of urban social regeneration.

- To establish and strengthen transnational partnerships between educational institutions, business organizations, and local authorities in order to address contemporary urban challenges (sustainability, social inclusion, circular economy) and serve as drivers of local development

- To provide key skills for the sustainability and governance of the system to address the challenges of urban regeneration, with a focus on social innovation,urban management, and sustainable entrepreneurship

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European Erasmus+ Financing Programme

Erasmus+ (Call: ERASMUS-EDU-2025-PEX-COVE - Centres of Vocational Excellence)

European CoVE for Urban Rigeneration

E.U-Re.C.o.V.E

The E.U-Re.C.o.V.E project aims to establish and equip Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) across four national contexts (Italy, Spain, Greece, and Poland) and promote their transnational cooperation. The fundamental objective is to develop, test, and transfer innovative integrated training models in the field of Social Urban Regeneration (SUR).

The project is based on the premise that urban regeneration should not be limited solely to the physical redevelopment of spaces, but must strengthen the social fabric, making neighborhoods and peripheral areas more liveable, equitable, resilient, and inclusive. The Territorial Units cooperate within an international and transnational framework built on sustainable governance and a cross-sectoral approach.

Social urban regeneration is adopted as the central theme because it responds to shared European challenges, such as:

  • Urban and social decay and territorial inequalities.

  • Early school leaving and youth unemployment.

  • The climate crisis and demographic shifts (depopulation of rural/internal areas and an aging population).

  • Gentrification, uncontrolled tourism pressure, and the shortage of affordable housing.

The project adopts the Quintuple Helix innovation model, fostering direct collaboration among:

  • Civil society and local communities.

  • Public authorities and bodies.

  • Schools, VET Centres, and Universities.

  • Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and urban craftsmanship.

  • The natural environment and ecological sustainability.

Policy Alignment and European Framework

The initiative aligns closely with key European strategic frameworks:

  • The UN 2030 Agenda and the strategic pillars of NextGenerationEU.

  • The European Green Deal (environmental regeneration, green spaces, and ecological transition).

  • The New European Bauhaus (NEB) (sustainability, aesthetics, and social inclusion).

  • The EU Urban Agenda and territorial cohesion policies.

  • The Council Recommendation on Vocational Education and Training (VET, 2020) for sustainable competitiveness and social fairness.

  • The Osnabrück Declaration (2020) for a resilient, innovative, and European-connected VET system.

Methodological Pillars of the Project

The E.U-Re.C.o.V.E model rests on three interconnected methodological pillars:

  • Urban Regeneration as a Transformative Learning Space:
    The territory becomes a Living Lab where students, adults, entrepreneurs, and teachers co-design real-world solutions for neighborhoods. Application of active learning methodologies: Problem-Based Learning (PBL), Challenge-Based Learning, Service Learning, participatory simulations, and co-design.

  • Smart and Digital International Architecture:
    Interconnection of the 4 territorial hubs through an integrated web platform serving as an e-learning environment, networking hub, co-design tool, and data monitoring interface.

  • Social and Systemic Innovation:
    Training new hybrid professional profiles (with green, digital, and social competences) at EQF levels 3-5 and EQF level 6. Experimentation with innovative governance and financing instruments (public-private partnerships, impact investing, SROI analysis).

General Objectives (GO) of the Project

The project pursues four General Objectives:

  • GO1 - International Cooperation Structure:
    Create an international cooperation structure among Territorial Units to strengthen the European integration of territories and foster upward convergence toward excellence in vocational education and training.

  • GO2 - Teaching & Learning:
    Develop and implement innovative, flexible, learner-centered, and inclusive training models, integrating cross-sectoral approaches between education, business, and local communities.

  • GO3 - Cooperation and Partnerships:
    Establish and strengthen transnational partnerships among training institutions, businesses, and the research sector to address contemporary urban challenges and foster an entrepreneurial culture.

  • GO4 - Governance & Funding:
    Provide key competences to ensure the effective governance and long-term financial sustainability of the entire E.U-Re.C.o.V.E system.

Target Groups and Educational Offer

The project addresses various target groups through structured and certified pathways:

  • Young VET Students (EQF Level 5):

    • Two-Year Training Programme:
      2-year course in Social Urban Regeneration for a total of 240 students (60 per Territorial Unit).

    • International Internships:
      88 1-month international mobility placements at craft enterprises and urban labs within the network.

    • Certification:
      Award of 240 EQF Level 5 diplomas (Higher Technical Diploma) and micro-credentials.

  • University and Specialist Students (EQF Level 6):

    • Three-Year "Social Urban Regeneration Specialist" Programme:
      3-year course for a total of 240 students (60 per Territorial Unit).

    • International Internships:
      180 1-month international mobility placements.

    • Certification:
      Award of 240 EQF Level 6 certificates (Bachelor equivalent) issued by partner Universities.

  • Adults, Workers, and Entrepreneurs (Upskilling and Reskilling):

    • Modular Courses EQF 3-5 (Customizable Progression):
      240-hour course for 160 learners (40 per Territorial Unit).

    • Uniform Course EQF 4:
      240-hour course for an additional 160 learners (40 per Territorial Unit).

    • Learning Mobility:
      80 15-day international mobility placements (job shadowing).

    • Certification:
      Award of 320 micro-credential certificates.

  • VET Trainers, University Lecturers, and Researchers:

    • Capacity Building Pathways:
      "EU-Re Trainers: Train to Regenerate" programme targeting 40 VET trainers and 40 university lecturers/researchers.

    • EU-Re.CoVE Labs:
      3 international in-person laboratories (Rome, Barcelona, Komotini) to define shared methodological models.

  • Guidance and Mentoring:

    • Establishment in each hub of a guidance and mentoring desk providing personal and professional development planning, alongside workshops with expert mentors.

Digital Infrastructure, Platform, and Artificial Intelligence

To support transnational cooperation, the project deploys an advanced digital ecosystem:

  • E-Learning Platform and Community of Practice (CoP):
    Built on open-source Moodle software and integrated with a portal for the Community of Practice.

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Integration:
    Deployment of AI-powered plugins (OpenAI GPT / ChatGPT-powered Assistant) to generate customized educational materials, deliver intelligent tutoring, and offer continuous support.

  • Advanced Learning Tools:
    Integration of Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR) tools, metaverse simulations, AI video tools (e.g., Pictory/Synthesia), Digital Storytelling, and Hackathons.

  • OER Repository:
    Open digital archive housing educational materials, MOOCs, and guides accessible according to WCAG standards.

Work Package Structure (WP)

Project tasks are divided into 8 Work Packages:

  • WP01 - Project Management and Coordination (Lead: P1 FORMA CAMERA, M1-M48): Multi-level management, coordination of the International Steering Committee (ISC) and Local Coordination Committees (CLC), financial reporting, monitoring, and risk management.

  • WP02 - Building the EU-Re.CoVE System (Lead: P11 UNIKG, M1-M9): Physical setup of the 4 territorial hubs, development of the e-learning/CoP platform, Digital Tool Kit, OER Repository, organization of 3 International Capacity Building Labs, and drafting of Methodological Guidelines.

  • WP03 - Teaching & Learning - EQF Level 5 (Lead: P14 TEB, M8-M29): Capacity building for VET trainers, delivery of the 2-year EQF 5 course, management of international internships, and guidance services.

  • WP04 - Teaching & Learning - EQF Level 6 (Lead: P2 UNIROMA1, M8-M41): Capacity building for university lecturers/researchers, delivery of the 3-year EQF 6 Social Urban Regeneration Specialist programme, international internships, and guidance.

  • WP05 - Teaching & Learning - Adults/Workers and Entrepreneurs Level (Lead: P10 DCCI, M20-M42): Capacity building for adult education, delivery of EQF 3-5 and EQF 4 upskilling/reskilling courses, 15-day learning mobility, and micro-credentials.

  • WP06 - Cooperation & Partnerships (Lead: P7 TECNOCAMPUS, M11-M48): Activation of the cooperation network with MSMEs and urban craft sectors, creation of 4 E.U.-Re.CoVE Innovation Labs (applied research), Business Space development (incubation, hackathons, business contests), organization of 8 E.U-Re.CoVE Summer Camps, and system attractiveness campaigns.

  • WP07 - Governance & Funding (Lead: P12 SMES ACADEMY, M9-M48): Quality and impact evaluation system (SROI and Theory of Change), co-creation of the shared Governance Model, Financial Sustainability Plan, Territorial Skills Pacts, and International Protocol.

  • WP08 - Communication, Promotion and Dissemination (Lead: P3 CNA DI ROMA, M1-M48): Brand System development (logo, claim, corporate identity), integrated Communication Plan (website, social media, traditional press), local dissemination events (2 per hub), and two International Conferences in Brussels (Mid-term at M24 and Final at M48).

International Consortium Composition

The consortium brings together 16 Beneficiary Partners across 6 European countries:

  • Italy:

    • P1 - FORMA CAMERA (Special Agency of the Rome Chamber of Commerce) - Overall Coordinator (COO) & WP01 Leader.

    • P2 - UNIROMA1 (Sapienza University of Rome) - WP04 Leader.

    • P3 - CNA DI ROMA (National Confederation of Crafts and SMEs - Rome) - WP08 Leader.

    • P4 - TECNOPOLO ROMA (Technology Park of Rome).

  • Spain:

    • P5 - PIMEC (Petita i Mitjana Empresa de Catalunya).

    • P6 - CFCC (Consorci per a la Formació Contínua de Catalunya).

    • P7 - FTCM FUNDACIÓ TECNOCAMPUS MATARÓ-MARESME - WP06 Leader.

  • Greece:

    • P8 - IEK DELTA 360 (VET Education Centre).

    • P9 - DUTH (Democritus University of Thrace).

    • P10 - DCCI (Drama Chamber of Commerce and Industry) - WP05 Leader.

  • Serbia:

    • P11 - UNIKG (University of Kragujevac) - WP02 Leader.

  • Belgium:

    • P12 - SMES ACADEMY (Academy Avignon for Crafts and SMEs) - WP07 Leader.

    • P13 - UNIONCAMERE EUROPA (Association of Italian Chambers of Commerce in Brussels).

  • Poland:

    • P14 - TEB EDUKACJA - WP03 Leader.

    • P15 - WSB MERITO UNIVERSITY IN WROCLAW.

    • P16 - LOWER SILESIAN EMPLOYERS (Employers' Association of Lower Silesia).

Associated Partners

Supporting Associated Partners include: Roma Capitale (Italy), Regione Lazio (Italy), Mancomunitat de la Ribera Alta (Spain), Kentro Epagelmatikis Katartisis DIAS EPE (Greece), Region of East Macedonia and Thrace (Greece), City of Sierpc (Poland), CCI Toulouse Haute-Garonne (France), and Necmettin Erbakan University (Türkiye).

Expected Impact and Long-Term Sustainability

  • Expected Impacts:

    • Short-Term (within 2 years): Increased student engagement through active learning, acquisition of EQF 5 and 6 technical and transversal skills, adult reskilling/upskilling, and business model innovation for MSMEs.

    • Medium-Term (within 4 years): Enhanced employability in green building, sustainable urban planning, renewable energy, ICT, circular economy, and urban craftsmanship; creation of social-impact startups.

    • Long-Term (beyond EU funding): Strengthening of active citizenship, reduction of territorial inequalities, and enhanced urban community resilience.

  • Impact Evaluation Methodology:

    • Evaluation is grounded in the Theory of Change, GECES guidelines, and SROI (Social Return on Investment) methodology.

    • Involves baseline assessment, mid-term (Year 2), final (Year 4), and a 2-year post-project follow-up to measure long-term effects on employment and business creation.

  • Post-EU Funding Sustainability: To ensure durability of results, the project implements:

    • The Shared Governance Model Protocol.

    • The Financial Sustainability Plan, leveraging public/private funding streams, revenue generation (coworking, events, certifications), and sponsorships.

    • Expansion of Territorial Skills Pacts and signing of an International Protocol for skills matching and investment.

    • Formal membership in the Community of Practice of European Centres of Vocational Excellence.

Coordinator

Luca Reitano, FORMA CAMERA

Project duration

48 month

Budget

5.000.000,00 €

E.U-Re C.o.V.E

European C.o.V.E for Urban Regeneration

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General objectives (GO)

The European CoVE for Urban Regeneration project is relevant to the scope and objectives of the call for proposals and pursues the following GENERAL OBJECTIVES (GO): GO1 - To create a structure for international cooperation among Territorial Units for sustainable learning and innovation, aimed at strengthening the European integration of territories, contributing to the upward convergence of excellence in education and training, and improving the overall quality of the education system through: - Co-design and structural/functional organization of the physical spaces of the Territorial Units. - Co-creation of an international cooperation structure " the EU-Re.CoVE System. - EU-Re.CoVE Labs Program for University Professors and VET Trainers. - Development of the E.U-Re.CoVE multifunctional and transnational PLATFORM. - Identification of the ToolKit of digital tools used for training activities and creation of a Repository. - Definition of the E.U-Re.CoVE General Plan, including: Methodologies, Evaluation systems, Educational plans, Organizational models, Services and governance regulations, Long-term sustainability of learning and sustainable innovation. GO2 - To develop and implement innovative, flexible, learner-centered training models, which are inclusive and high-quality, integrating cross-sectoral approaches among education, local businesses, and communities in the field of social urban regeneration, through: - A Capacity Building Plan for VET trainers, university lecturers, and researchers from partner institutions. - Training Programme and new Curricula in Social Urban Regeneration (EQF levels 5/6 and Adult Learners). - A Training Mobility and Internship Program with international mobility. - A Guidance and Mentoring Program. - Validation and certification of competences. GO3 - To establish and strengthen transnational partnerships among educational institutions, business organizations, and local authorities to address contemporary urban challenges (sustainability, social inclusion, circular economy) and act as a driver of local and regional development, through: - Cooperation Network actions and Innovation LABs for Research & Development. - Entrepreneurial culture development within the EU.Re.CoVE " BUSINESS SPACE. - A promotional plan and the organization of the E.U-Re.CoVE Summer Campus. GO4 " To provide key competences for the sustainability and governance of the E.U-Re.C.o.V.E System in order to address the challenges of urban regeneration, with a focus on social innovation, urban management, and sustainable entrepreneurship, through: - A Quality Assurance Evaluation Plan for the competence ecosystem. - Governance models and financial sustainability strategies. - Territorial agreements for competences in the field of Social Urban Regeneration.

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Specific objectives (SO)

GO1 - Create an international cooperation structure between Territorial Training Units of excellence: EU-Re.CoVE SO1: Design, organize, and manage the logistical and functional structure of the physical spaces of the Regional Territorial Units and the E.U-Re.C.o.V.E System. SO2: Design and develop the virtual common space, the technological blueprint, and the digital functions/tools supporting the European System: Digital E-learning Platform and Community of Practice (CoP), Digital Tool Kit (OER), and Repository. SO3: Develop and define the methodological guidelines for Social Urban Regeneration - Training model of the E.U-Re.C.o.V.E System. GO2 - Teaching and Learning - Develop and implement innovative, flexible, learner-centered training models (structures, programs, methods, activities, tools, resources, services) SO4: Develop innovative learner-centered, flexible, and inclusive teaching and learning models, methodologies, and materials aligned with the labor market. SO5: Implement innovative study programs on Social Urban Regeneration for EQF levels 5/6 and qualifications for continuing education of adults and entrepreneurs. SO6: Co-design and ensure a quality guidance system, support for vulnerable people, and access to education and training. GO3 - Cooperation and Partnerships - Establish and strengthen partnerships among training organizations, businesses, and the research sector aimed at developing innovative projects of sharing, co-creation, and cooperation to foster entrepreneurial development and enhance the attractiveness of the excellence system. SO7: Create, activate, and develop territorial and European cross-sectoral partnerships for innovation, and identify and monitor skills needs in response to ongoing changes in target markets. SO8: Applied Research and Innovation: Facilitate and strengthen cooperation between the research sector and education and training sectors for the creation and dissemination of new knowledge. SO9: Strengthen and promote entrepreneurial culture, skills, and initiatives at sectoral, national, and international levels. SO10: Promote Vocational Education and Training (VET) to increase its attractiveness and motivate young people towards its learning pathways. GO4 - Governance and Funding - Develop and share effective and efficient governance and financial sustainability models to ensure the continuity and improvement of the functional nodes of the multi-level excellence system. SO11: Ensure the Quality of the International Structure and the EU-Re.CoVE Model. SO12: Ensure effective governance at all levels by involving stakeholders, particularly businesses, chambers of commerce, professional and sector associations, national and regional authorities, and social partners. SO13: Develop sustainable financial models that combine public and private funding, as well as income-generating activities. SO14: Co-create skills ecosystems and contribute to strengthening the community of practice of professional excellence centers at the international level.

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Expected results

TARGET GROUP: HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS 1. Short-term (within 2 years): - Increased motivation for learning thanks to innovative teaching methods contextualized to urban regeneration. - Development of technical and transversal professional skills at EQF level 5 and EQF level 6. - Active involvement in practical and project-based activities, including mobility within partner companies (e.g., labs, workshops, internships). - International mobility and development of intercultural skills. - Ability to work in multidisciplinary and transnational teams. - Strengthening of soft skills. 2. Medium-term (within 4 years): - Greater employment opportunities in sectors related to sustainable construction, urban planning, renewable energy, ICT, circular economy and recycling, urban crafts and manufacturing, start-ups linked to the needs of the territory, participatory cultural events, etc. - Long-term (after 2 years from the end of the project): - Better preparation for higher-level academic pathways. - Active citizenship and a sense of responsibility towards the urban community. - Positioning as future professionals in urban innovation. TARGET GROUP: ADULT LEARNERS (Reskilling and Upskilling workers) 1.Short-term (within 2 years): - Acquisition of new marketable professional skills (reskilling and upskilling). - Increased self-esteem and motivation through market-oriented training pathways. - Participation in workshops and practical activities with direct impact on the local territory. 2. Medium-term (within 4 years): - Job relocation or development of new careers in emerging sectors related to urban regeneration. - Increased employability. - Network of professional contacts at local and European levels. 3. Long-term (after 2 years from the end of the project): - Active participation in participatory governance initiatives. - Social inclusion and strengthening of community cohesion. - Contribution to urban resilience and sustainability. - Ability to become mentors or facilitators in new regeneration projects. TARGET GROUP: ENTREPRENEURS (SMEs, start-ups, industry professionals) 1. Short-term (within 2 years): - Access to training on technological innovations, digitalization, sustainability, and the green economy. - Networking with regional and European partners. - Improvement of managerial and strategic skills. 2. Medium-term (within 4 years): - Innovation in business models (process/product innovation) and creation of new services: catering/local food businesses which lend themselves to event activities, animation, etc., and corporate management. - Access to new markets and European opportunities thanks to the CoVE network. - Public-private collaborations for urban regeneration projects and start-ups. 3. Long-term (after 2 years from the end of the project): - Expansion of offerings and clientele through responsible and sustainable approaches. - Strengthening of the local entrepreneurial ecosystem. - Sustainable growth and generation of a positive impact on the territory, creation of new businesses and start-ups with high social and environmental impact. - Active role in shaping territorial policies.