Action for the Civil Society is pleased to announce that on November 7th, 2025, we participated in the first online meeting of our new Erasmus+ project, FuturEd Forge – Focused Education.

FuturEd Forge brings together universities and innovative organizations from across Europe with a shared goal: bridging the gap between education and the labor market, with a strong focus on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Marketing, creating meaningful opportunities for students.

The project consortium consists of:

• Powiślańska Akademia Nauk Stosowanych
• Athens University of Economics and Business
• Università del Piemonte Orientale
• Novareckon
• Action for the Civil Society
• Higher School of Transport “Todor Kableshkov”.

Together, we will develop updated AI-in-Marketing curricula, organize hackathons, entrepreneurship competitions, and internships, establish a pan-European virtual incubator, and build strong collaboration bridges between universities and businesses. A comprehensive dissemination strategy will also be implemented, led by Action for the Civil Society, to ensure broad outreach and impact.

During the online meeting, partners were introduced, teams were coordinated, and a shared understanding of the project’s vision was established. We also discussed financial procedures, initial ideas for the project’s logo and visual identity, preparation for the in-person kick-off meeting, and the setup of communication channels to ensure smooth collaboration.

FuturEd Forge aims to strengthen students’ skills, enhance the role of educators, and create lasting connections between education and the labor market. Stay tuned — the FuturEd journey has just begun!