On 20–21 April 2026, the Tech4Impact consortium gathered in Florence, Italy, for a two-day face-to-face project meeting hosted by PIXEL. The meeting marked an important milestone in the project’s implementation, enabling partners to review progress, align strategies, and further develop innovative approaches to integrating social entrepreneurship into technical education (HE & VET). Key Areas of Focus During the meeting, partners engaged in in-depth discussions and collaborative sessions covering: 🔹 WP2 – Needs Assessment & Skills Gap Analysis Review of methodologies for state-of-the-art research Mapping of training offerings and skills needs across partner countries Development of recommendations for curricula Integration of micro-credentials in HEI and VET systems 🔹 WP3 – Curriculum & Mentorship Development Design of curriculum frameworks for HE and VET Development of learning materials and modules Introduction of mentorship programmes such as “How to be a Social Entrepreneur” 🔹 WP4 – Systems & Tools Development Design of the Social Skills Passport Development of the “Design your skills pathway” platform Progress on the AI-driven Social Economy Skills Matching Tool 🔹 WP6 – Dissemination, Exploitation & Sustainability Strengthening communication strategies (website, social media, newsletters) Engagement of HEIs, VET institutions, and enterprises Planning for long-term sustainability of project results Strengthening Collaboration Beyond technical discussions, the meeting fostered strong collaboration among partners, enabling: -Alignment on project milestones and deliverables -Exchange of expertise and best practices -Strategic planning for upcoming activities Looking Ahead The Tech4Impact project continues to address a critical need: -bridging the gap between technical skills and social entrepreneurship competences By combining education, digital tools, and innovation, the project is contributing to the development of future-ready professionals capable of creating meaningful social impact. #Tech4Impact #SocialEntrepreneurship #HigherEducation #VET #Innovation #ErasmusPlus #FutureOfWork #Florence