A key pillar of the Digital Ecosystem within the Pact for Skills is the set of Blueprint projects funded under Erasmus+, which aim to address skills gaps through sectoral cooperation, alliance-building, and long-term workforce development strategies.

Blueprint projects in the digital domain have established or are in the process of establishing Skills Alliances and their communities that bring together education and training providers, industry, social partners, and other relevant stakeholders. These alliances are instrumental in ensuring sustainability, scalability, and continued collaboration beyond individual project lifetimes.

The event will showcase alliance communities from the ongoing Erasmus+ Blueprint projects:

• Artificial Intelligence Skills Alliance – ARISA
• Digital4Sustainability
• Smart Communities Skills Development in Europe – SMARCO

To highlight and connect these efforts, the Digital LSP is organising an event on Thursday 22 January at 14:00 CET, followed by a matchmaking session focused on currently open Erasmus+ calls (deadline March 2026).

• Present and promote alliance communities established under Erasmus+ Blueprint projects in the digital ecosystem
• Increase visibility of ongoing and upcoming Skills Alliances and their value for stakeholders
• Encourage cross-project collaboration and synergies within the Digital LSP community
• Support stakeholder engagement in future Erasmus+ initiatives
• Facilitate matchmaking for upcoming Erasmus+ calls, enabling participants to explore partnerships and consortium opportunities