BluePrint

EU-UA Center of Excellence for Ukrainian competitiveness

"EU Competitiveness: a Blueprint for Ukraine's European Future"

About the project

The EU-Ukraine Centre of Excellence for Competitiveness of Ukraine project “EU Competitiveness: A Roadmap for Ukraine’s European Future” aims to improve Ukraine’s understanding and engagement with the EU competitiveness agenda, in line with the European Commission’s priorities for 2024-2029. It is based on the recognition that a prosperous and competitive Europe requires a multifaceted approach, covering economic, social and environmental dimensions. The project directly addresses the objectives of the competition by promoting knowledge and understanding of EU integration – the project will provide in-depth knowledge of EU policies, best practices related to competitiveness, including the Single Market, competition policy, cohesion policy, innovation and the Green Deal. The project will highlight the importance of EU values such as the rule of law, solidarity and non-discrimination, which are crucial for successful integration and economic development. The project will promote dialogue and cooperation between different stakeholders in Ukraine, including government, academia, business and civil society, in line with Erasmus+'s focus on promoting cooperation and knowledge exchange between different actors.

The project aims to address the gaps in the understanding and implementation of EU competitiveness policies in Ukraine. Despite the importance of these policies, there is a need for awareness-raising and capacity-building among key stakeholders, and the project will fill this gap by providing in-depth analysis, facilitating dialogue and developing practical tools and strategies for Ukraine’s path to EU integration. The project is of great importance for the scale of the competition and will make a significant contribution to deepening Ukraine’s understanding and engagement with the EU competitiveness agenda, which will ultimately contribute to the country’s successful path to European integration.

Goal

• Improving Ukraine's understanding and active engagement in the European Union's competitiveness agenda to support the country's successful path to European integration.
• Formation of an innovative "Roadmap" (Blueprint) for deepening cooperation and integration of the Ukrainian higher education system into the European research and education space.
• Deepening the integration of the Ukrainian higher education system into the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).
• Intensification and expansion of European Studies in curricula and scientific research.
• Strengthening institutional and academic cooperation between participating universities from the EU and Ukraine.
• Training a new generation of specialists who possess the knowledge and skills necessary for Ukraine's active participation in European integration processes.

Task

• Creation and implementation of a Comprehensive Roadmap (Blueprint): Formation of a holistic, innovative and sustainable educational base aimed at deepening the integration of Ukrainian higher education into the European space and expanding European Studies in Ukraine.
• Development and implementation of innovative interdisciplinary training courses/modules in European Studies for various specialties that meet European standards.
• Organization of training events for teachers, administrative staff and students on best practices, standards and values of the European Higher Education Area.
• Ensuring free and public access to all developed materials, documents and results of the Project under open licenses (in accordance with the Grant Agreement).
• Increasing the visibility of the Project: Actively carrying out communication and dissemination activities, including the use of the European flag and applications for EU funding, as well as uploading results to the Erasmus+ Project Results platform.
• Compliance with EU Restrictive Measures: Ensuring that the Project activities are fully compliant with the sanctions policy of the European Union, ensuring that the grant does not benefit entities subject to restrictions.

Results:

1. Formation of effective scientific and pedagogical personnel of the University, ensuring the quality of development and implementation of educational programs according to international standards, as well as strengthening integration into the European and global scientific and educational space.
2. Developing and teaching specialized training courses aimed at digitalizing the economy, using digital marketing tools, and transforming human capital.
3. Development and publication of a "Roadmap" (guide) on the use of digital marketing tools for practical application by businesses and professionals.
4. Organization and holding of a Summer School for high school students and students of vocational schools, aimed at popularizing European values and digital competencies.
5. Conducting a series of trainings for academics, postgraduate students, business representatives, civil servants, and civil society representatives to increase their awareness of European integration and digital transformation.
6. Holding the International Conference "Digital Transformation of the Economy: EU Experience for Ukraine", which brings together students, teachers, scientists, business representatives, government agencies, and public figures to exchange experiences and develop joint solutions.

Project Team