EU Projects & Partnerships
Simplon.co is an experienced partner in European Union–funded projects, bringing strong expertise in inclusive digital skills, adult education and vocational education and training (VET).
We support consortia across Erasmus+, Digital Europe, Horizon Europe and AMIF programmes by combining pedagogical innovation, social inclusion and reliable project implementation.With experience acting both as Coordinator and Beneficiary, Simplon strengthens EU proposals through high-quality training design, inclusive approaches, quality assurance frameworks and the production of impactful project deliverables.
We help consortia design, implement and scale projects that respond to EU priorities and deliver measurable impact.
Our expertise for EU-funded projects
Training design and implementation
Labour market analysis and identification of ICT skills needs at national and EU level
Mapping of digital occupations, competences and emerging technology trends
Design of competency-based curricula from basic to advanced digital skills
Development of modular, stackable and flexible learning pathways
Deployment of training programmes using active, project-based learning
Integration of transversal skills (employability, collaboration, problem-solving)
VET capacity building
Training of trainers on active and competency-based pedagogyAssessment of pedagogical and organisational practicesIntegration of digital tools and AI in training delivery and internal processesIntegration of transversal competencies into curriculaSupport to skills-based assessment and certification
Quality assurance and impact measurement
Design and implementation of quality frameworks for digital skilling programmesMonitoring of learner progress, completion and employment outcomesTraining of pedagogical teams on active, skills-based learning Training of training teams on quality standards and processesData-driven continuous improvement and impact measurementAlignment with EU quality principles, including EQAVET and lifelong learning frameworks
Inclusion in digital skilling programmes
Adaptation of training programmes for diverse and vulnerable target groupsInclusive outreach, recruitment and learner support mechanismsGender equality and diversity mainstreamed across project activitiesDesign of inclusive learning environments that support retention and success
Project and financial management
Contribution to project coordination and governance structuresBudget monitoring in line with EU financial rulesCoordination of work packages and support to consortium partnersRisk management and problem-solvingTechnical and financial reporting to EU funding authoritiesDissemination, communication and sustainability strategies
Why partner with Simplon?
Proven delivery capacity
We design and implement tuition-free training programmes ranging from basic digital literacy to advanced ICT skills (software development, AI, cybersecurity, cloud, data).
Our programmes are:
Competency-based and aligned with labour market needs
Modular and adaptable across countries and target groups
Delivered through active, project-based pedagogy (“learning by doing”)
International reach & scale
With a strong presence in Europe and more than 30 countries worldwide, Simplon brings consortia instant access to a powerful international ecosystem. Our network of local teams and trusted partners allows projects to scale quickly, deploy activities in multiple countries and achieve real European and international reach.
Inclusion by design
Inclusion is embedded across all project phases, from outreach to training delivery and post-training outcomes.
We have proven expertise working with: Adults with few formal qualificationsNEETsWomenMigrants and refugeesPeople with disabilities
Alignment with EU priorities
Simplon’s work directly contributes to key EU policy objectives, including:
Adult basic skills and lifelong learning
Upskilling and reskilling for digital and green transitions
Quality, relevance and innovation in VET systems
Social inclusion, gender equality and equal access to skills
Selected EU-funded projects
These projects address advanced digital skills, VET quality, capacity building, gender equality and the inclusion of vulnerable groups.
Tech Time 2 Skill (Digital Europe Programme) – Coordinator
The Tech Time 2 Skill project was launched in 2023 by Simplon in France, BeCode in Belgium, and Factoria F5 in Spain, together with industry partners such as Microsoft, Agoria, Agence du Numérique and PIMEC. The project responds to one of today’s biggest challenges: helping small and medium-sized enterprises, and job seekers, adapt to the rapid digital transformation, especially in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity. Tech Time 2 Skill has trained nearly 1,500 people across the three European countries.
CapacIT 4 Africa (Erasmus+) – Coordinator
Capac’IT 4 Africa was a two-year capacity-building project co-funded by the European Union under the Erasmus+ programme and supported by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. Bringing together 11 partners across 10 countries, the project aimed to strengthen the quality and relevance of digital vocational training in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Through training, peer learning and experimentation, Capac’IT supported 164 professionals in modernising pedagogical practices, strengthening quality management, and better aligning training programmes with labour market needs.
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Femme Forward (Erasmus+) – Coordinator
Femme Forward was an EU-funded initiative aimed at reducing the gender gap in the digital economy by empowering women with the skills, confidence, and support to pursue technology careers or launch their own tech startups. Over its two-year duration, it delivered innovative training programs and resources, helping more than 500 women from diverse backgrounds access digital skills, career pathways, and entrepreneurship opportunities. The project was delivered by a consortium of 15 partners across Europe and created open-access educational materials, mentoring networks, and community support to foster greater inclusion of women in tech roles and leadership.
SkillResilience4EU (Horizon) - Beneficiary
SkillResilience4EU is a Horizon Europe-funded research initiative focused on strengthening the resilience of European labour markets amid the twin transition — the combined effects of digital and green transformations on jobs and skills. The project aims to develop a new conceptual framework to understand how these transitions reshape jobs, highlight skill mismatches, and identify practical ways to support reskilling and upskilling across sectors and regions. It will produce tools for policymakers and practical resources for individuals and employers, map and evaluate training programmes, and offer recommendations to help workers adapt to changing labour market demands while promoting inclusion and social cohesion.
Virtual Innovation Consortium (Digital Europe Programme) – Beneficiary
VIC (Virtual Innovation Consortium) is an EU-funded initiative designed to help close Europe’s advanced digital skills gap by focusing on Extended Reality (XR), such as virtual and augmented reality. It brings together universities, research organisations, vocational training providers, and industry partners to develop high-level education and training pathways (including a specialised Master’s degree, advanced training modules, and an annual Summer School) targeted not only at ICT professionals but also at people from non-tech fields like education, healthcare, design and architecture. The goal is to equip a diverse group of learners with practical, immersive technology skills that enhance employability and support Europe’s digital transformation.
NewTalents4EU (AMIF) – Coordinator
The New Talents 4EU project was an EU-funded initiative aimed at showing that refugees’ skills are a valuable resource for the European labour market and economy. It developed and piloted an innovative path for integrating refugees into employment by offering market-focused IT training ranging from basic digital skills to coding and programming and connecting them with public services, employers and social partners in four EU countries (France, UK, Italy and Hungary). The project also produced a standardised training model that can be adapted and replicated elsewhere to support refugees’ long-term employability and labour market integration.
Our role in EU consortia
Simplon acts as both Coordinator and Beneficiary, depending on project scope, scale and consortium needs. As Coordinator, we bring strong expertise in pedagogical leadership, inclusion strategies, quality frameworks and partner coordination.
As Beneficiary, we contribute high value to work packages related to training design, pilot implementation, inclusion, quality assurance, dissemination and sustainability.
Our flexible positioning allows consortia to optimise governance structures and strengthen overall proposal credibility and feasibility.
Looking ahead: future EU priorities
Simplon is actively positioning itself on upcoming EU priorities, including:
Adult basic skills and lifelong learning
Upskilling and reskilling for digital transitions
Innovative pedagogy and learning formats
Quality, relevance and responsiveness of VET systems
Inclusion as a driver of social and economic resilience
We are open to new geographies, new types of partners and innovative consortium configurations for future EU calls.
Looking for a trusted partner to strengthen the impact, inclusion and implementation capacity of your EU proposal?
Contact us to build a consortium
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