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Alliances for Innovation – Lot 1: Alliances for Education and Enterprises is a grant from the European Commission that funds cooperative alliances between higher education institutions, vocational training providers, and businesses to strengthen Europe's innovation capacity.
The program, offered under the Erasmus+ framework, supports the development of new curricula, the exchange of knowledge between academia and industry, and the creation of new skills to address current and future labor market needs. Eligible applicants include educational institutions and businesses across participating countries. Grant amounts vary by project scope.
Applications are submitted through the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).
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Erasmus+ Alliances for Innovation 2026: how to apply? - European Education and Culture Executive Agency Erasmus+ Alliances for Innovation 2026: how to apply?
European Education and Culture Executive Agency Alliances for Innovation aim to strengthen Europe’s innovation capacity by boosting innovation through cooperation and flow of knowledge among higher education, vocational education and training (both initial and continuous), and the broader socio-economic environment, including research.
They also aim to boost the provision of new skills and address skills mismatches by designing and creating new curricula for higher education (HE) and vocational education and training (VET) , supporting the development of a sense of initiative and entrepreneurial mind-sets in the EU. To boost innovation, the focus will be on talent and skills development.
Firstly, digital competences have become increasingly important in all job profiles across the entire labour market. Secondly, the transition to a circular and greener economy needs to be underpinned by changes to qualifications and national education and training curricula to meet emerging professional needs for green skills and sustainable development.
Thirdly, the twin digital and green transition requires an accelerated adoption of new technologies across all sectors of our economy and society and boosting STEM skills and talent.
The objectives of the action are implemented through three different lots: Lot 1: Alliances for Education and Enterprises Erasmus+ Alliances for Innovation 2026 - Policy priorities Lot 1 Erasmus+ Alliances for Innovation 2026 - Eligibility and Award Criteria Lot 1 Lot 2: Alliances for Sectoral Cooperation on Skills (implementing the ‘Blueprint’) Erasmus+ Alliances for Innovation 2026 - Policy priorities Lot 2 Erasmus+ Alliances for Innovation 2026 - Eligibility and Award Criteria Lot 2 Lot 3: Alliances for STEM Skills Foundries Erasmus+ Alliances for Innovation 2026 - Policy priorities Lot 3 Erasmus+ Alliances for Innovation 2026 - Eligibility and Award Criteria Lot 3 Budget overview : EUR 67 000 000 Indicative split : EUR 25 million for Lot 1, EUR 32 million for Lot 2 and EUR 10 million for Lot 3 Calls for proposals | EU Funding & Tenders Portal Useful resources for applicants More information on the call can be found in the Call page on the Funding and Tender Opportunities Portal and in the E rasmus+ Programme Guide 2026 (available in all official languages of the EU) as from p.
289 in the English version. The Lot 1 projects selected in 2021 , 2022 , 2023 , 2024 and 2025 and Lot 2 projects selected in 2021 , 2022 , 2023 , 2024 and 2025 are available in the Funding &Tenders Portal in the section “Funded project list” in the left-hand menu. Need tips?
Check out the presentation below: Erasmus+ Alliances for Innovation 2026 - Application Form and Submission Erasmus+ Alliances for Innovation 2026 - How to fill in the Detailed Budget Table Erasmus+ Alliances for Innovation 2026 - How to write a good project proposal. Do’s and Don’ts Check out what the application (part A and B) looks like. Start to submit a real application on the Funding & Tenders Portal.
In case you have any queries about the action, do not hesitate to send us an email to the following email address: EACEA-EPLUS-ALLIANCES ec [dot] europa [dot] eu ( EACEA-EPLUS-ALLIANCES[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu ) Publication date 2 February 2026 Author European Education and Culture Executive Agency
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Educational institutions and businesses. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Alliances for Innovation – Lot 1: Alliances for Education and Enterprises is funded by European Commission. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This listing is flagged as international in scope. Check the official notice for country-specific restrictions before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.