EU GRANT:

8 234 348,31 €

PROJECT SUMMARY

UPRAISE addresses the critical need for advanced and interdisciplinary digital skills in the Virtual Worlds economy. The project delivers innovative education and training programs, equipping a workforce with expertise in e.g. XR, AI, Digital Twins, blockchain, IoT, and the integration of sustainability, ethics, and entrepreneurship in digital solutions. By offering modular, personalized, and industry-aligned curricula, it meets the evolving needs of both industry and society. The project unites 26 beneficiaries (9 HEIs, 8 industry, 9 hubs/RTO/ VET organizations) and additional 9 associated partners(one of which, SUPSI, involved in most tasks) from 11 European countries. This diverse consortium fosters cross-border collaboration, ensuring a holistic and interdisciplinary approach to education and innovation. 

UPRAISE will deliver programs across all partners, awarding 2,500+ bachelor, master, and MBA degrees, and 1,600+ certifications based on self-standing modules. An AI-powered platform will support personalized study plans, alongside with integrated labs with immersive XR learning environments across multiple verticals (manufacturing, energy, healthacare, education/creativity, food and PA), a shared repository of educational resources, ensuring flexible, high-quality access and continuos services to monitor industry trends and inform curricula, ensuring programs address emerging skills gaps. 

Dedicated train-the-trainer programs will upskill teaching staff, while mentorship and financial support promote inclusivity, particularly in underrepresented regions. The resulting Next Generation Stakeholder Network for Virtual Worlds will connect academia, industry, and policymakers beyond the project’s end, fostering resource sharing and the co-creation of scalable solutions that drive Europe’s digital and green transitions.