By endorsing digital skills for education and training, and supporting workforce upskilling and reskilling, this category aims to award SMEs which prepare current and future talent to thrive in the digital age.
The Award recognises SMEs and startups developing innovative digital products and services that strengthen digital skills, improve learning outcomes, and workforce capabilities across Europe.
examples
AI-powered learning and personalised education platforms
Digital learning and e-learning platforms
Skills assessment, credentialing, and certification solutions
Immersive learning using AR, VR, or XR technologies
Workforce upskilling and reskilling technologies
Digital solutions promoting inclusive access to digital skills and ICT careers
Deadline: 16 September 2026 // 23:59 CEST
the winners
Agricolus
(Italy)
Future Education Modena
(Italy)
the finalist
Trapezio
(Portugal)
nominees
the jury members
Ken Finnegan
Chief Strategy Officer
(Skillnet Ireland)
Albena Spasova
Co-founder
(EdTech Bulgaria)
Erlend Andreas Gjære
Co-founder & CEO
(Secure Practice)
1000, Brussels
Belgium
