The first partner meeting of the project “Framework to support the twin transition for reskilling and upskilling in SMEs based on the Living Lab approach” – TRANSFORM was held in Palermo, Italy, on May 7–8, 2025, within the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union.

During the two-day meeting, all work packages to be implemented under the project were presented, with a focus on strengthening cooperation between key actors in regional learning and innovation ecosystems. The goal is to develop effective reskilling and upskilling programs for the workforce in priority sectors, aligned with the green and digital transitions.

The TRANSFORM project is based on the Living Lab approach, which enables co-creation, testing, and implementation of solutions in a real-life environment. This ensures that non-formal education programs are aligned with the actual needs of the labor market. The ultimate goal of the project is to develop innovative tools, training, and policies that will contribute to sustainable upskilling and employment in seven countries.

Project partners:

• Land Impresa Sociale (Italy) – Social Enterprise LAND

• AIAS – Associazione Italiana Agrivoltaico Sostenibile (Italy) – Italian Association for Sustainable Agrivoltaics

• UCLL – University College Leuven (Belgium)

• Blue Room Innovation (Spain)

• GrantXpert (Cyprus)

• IED – Institute of Entrepreneurship Development (Greece)

• Athens Lifelong Learning Institute (Greece)

• BUPNET Building und Projekt Netzwerk GmbH (Germany)

• Regional Development Agency Bačka (Serbia)

Project duration: April 1, 2025 – October 1, 2027