Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education
Shaping the Digital and Green Future of Higher Education
Building smarter universities. Empowering greener futures.
INITIATION supports universities in Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina in accelerating their digital transformation and green transition through international cooperation, innovative learning, and institutional capacity building.
About the Project
Strengthening Higher Education Through Collaboration
The digital and green transition is transforming the way universities teach, learn, and innovate. INITIATION brings together leading universities, research organisations, and stakeholders from across Europe and the Western Balkans to strengthen higher education systems through collaboration, knowledge exchange, and innovation.
Over three years, the project supports academic leaders, faculty members, and students through training programmes, study visits, mobility activities, innovative teaching approaches, and interdisciplinary learning that integrate digital competencies and sustainability principles into higher education.
What We Aim to Achieve
A More Innovative and Sustainable Higher Education Ecosystem
Enhancing the digital and green capacities of Higher Education Institutions.
Supporting the development of modern institutional strategies and policies.
Equipping academic staff with innovative teaching methods and digital skills.
Creating learning opportunities that prepare students for future labour market needs.
Strengthening cooperation between universities, industry, policymakers, and society.
Project at a Glance
Digital Transformation and Green Transition of Higher Education Institutions
- Programme: Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE)
- Duration: December 2025 – November 2028
- Countries: North Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, Austria
- Consortium: 8 partners with associated organisations from academia, industry, and public institutions
Our Partnership
A Multidisciplinary Consortium
INITIATION brings together universities, research centres, and educational organisations committed to advancing digital innovation and sustainability in higher education.
Together, the partners combine expertise in digital education, innovation, entrepreneurship, quality assurance, research, and institutional development to create lasting impact beyond the project’s lifetime.
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The future of higher education is digital, sustainable, and collaborative. Explore our activities, discover project results, and follow our journey as we build stronger, greener, and more innovative universities across the Western Balkans and Europe.
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