Erasmus+ KA210 IDEA: Innovation, Digital Inclusion and Entrepreneurship

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Erasmus+ KA210 IDEA: Innovation, Digital Inclusion and Entrepreneurship

IDEA combines creativity, digital tools and nonformal education.

This 15-months project connects Italy, Spain and Malta to promote entrepreneurship education, digital competences and solution to co-create artworks with social inclusion messages. IDEA – Creative Innovation: Digital Inclusion and Entrepreneurship
is an Erasmus+ KA210-YOU project that aims to support young people with fewer opportunities by offering innovative, inclusive and engaging learning pathways.

11/06/2026

🇪🇸 Creative Theatre/Dance and Performance

Through theatre exercises and improvisation activities, young participants from the Spanish partner organization explored themes of inclusion, cooperation, and empathetic communication. Artistic collaboration strengthened their sense of belonging and helped overcome cultural barriers by engaging at least 30 young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, who worked together to share their experiences and build meaningful connections through art.

By promoting social inclusion through creativity and intercultural collaboration, the activity encouraged dialogue among young people from diverse backgrounds, creating a safe and supportive environment where participants could express themselves freely. Peer interaction and collective artistic creation enhanced social cohesion, reducing feelings of isolation and increasing self-confidence.

The development and management of artistic projects enabled participants to strengthen essential skills such as organization, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication. These competences are highly relevant for future educational and professional opportunities. Furthermore, the hands-on experience of planning and delivering an artistic event provided practical insight into the processes involved in managing cultural and creative initiatives, empowering young people to become active contributors to their communities and the cultural sector.

23/05/2026

The "StartUp4Future" initiative, organized by the Ministry for Gozo, was an intensive bootcamp aimed at strengthening the entrepreneurial skills of young people through practical experiences, challenges, and experiential learning to develop concrete skills in the world of entrepreneurship.

The non-formal approach, with interactive methods such as role-playing, simulations, hackathons, collaborative problem-solving, and networking with local entrepreneurs, allowed young people to experience real-world situations involving idea development and business management.

The following activities were developed:
- Entrepreneurship in Action: Real-world challenges, developing innovative solutions to real-world problems.
- Business Model Challenge: Through role-playing and simulations, the phases of creating a startup were illustrated.
- Communication and storytelling for startups: Teams presented their projects using pitching techniques, public speaking, and persuasion strategies.
- Networking and connections with the world of work: Meetings with local entrepreneurs, institutional representatives, and European stakeholders, creating professional development opportunities.

17/05/2026

EU-Startups : We focused on during the afternoon of the second day of the meeting with the young participants from , , and . We asked them to think about and develop a , presenting it as if we were investors. Here are their presentations, which focused on developing digital skills through storytelling and visual narration. Some modules included the use of digital tools for creating videos, photographs, and multimedia content, providing young people with useful skills for learning, communication, and the world of work. This module allowed them to work in teams on real-world challenges, developing innovative solutions to concrete problems.
- Business Model Challenge. Through role-playing games and simulations, the young people demonstrated the stages of creating a startup.
- Communication and storytelling for startups. The teams will learn to present their project through pitching techniques, public speaking, and persuasion strategies.
- Encouraging a sense of initiative and youth entrepreneurship, this module on personal branding and digital marketing helped participants develop an effective online professional profile and learn about job opportunities in the digital sector.

17/05/2026

📆Second day of the project, morning program:
- EU Summit in Valletta, the continent's leading hub for innovation and venture capital.
EU-Startups ✨The first day of the event focused on the European technology ecosystem, the potential of *Artificial Intelligence*, and opportunities for startups.
Key moments of the first day included:
- *Innovation and the Future*. There was ample space for roundtable discussions on key sectors of the European market, including Fintech, Greentech, Healthtech, and Cybersecurity.
- *Delegations and Networking*: The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) and institutions led a large delegation of Italian startups (with the support of Intesa Sanpaolo) to facilitate meetings with international investors and industry leaders.
- *Pitch Competition*: The first session featured the launch of pitch competitions, where Europe's most promising startups presented their projects to leading venture capital funds.
The event took place at the Mediterranean Conference Centre, located in the heart of the Maltese capital with a view of the harbor, bringing together over 2,500 attendees, including CEOs, founders, and policymakers.

13/05/2026

✨Start up for the future✨ Briefing on the first day, held in Malta, this is the first of a series of Boot Camps to strengthen young people's entrepreneurial skills through hands-on, experiential learning with interactive methods, such as role-playing, simulations, and networking with entrepreneurs. Here, participants use simulations to develop their entrepreneurial projects.

12/05/2026

🇪🇺These were truly remarkable moments at this project meeting. 🇲🇹
Malta, Italy, and Spain met at this splendid summit, EU-Startups, where all our young people were able to actively engage with entrepreneurs and investors and express their innovative ideas. We reflected extensively, young and old, on the future of our digital skills, the increasingly important soft skills, and how to systematize them in an increasingly competitive world. We will illustrate, step by step, each step of the process from idea to project, how inclusion is possible, and how small ideas can become large projects.

21/04/2026

👩‍💻What do you think about? 🤖

🦿 *Artificial Intelligence* is no just a future trend, but a reality that is drastically redefining business operations in 2025-2026. The impact is profound, measurable, and cross-industry.🦾

Here is an analysis of how AI is impacting business, based on recent data:
- Mass Adoption and Productivity
By 2025, 88% of organizations will use AI in at least one business function, up from 78% the previous year.
- Time Savings: Generative AI and AI agents save an average of about 2.5 hours per day per employee by automating repetitive tasks such as drafting documents, summarizing meetings, and managing emails.
- Impact on Operations and Marketing
- Operational Automation: Companies are using AI to optimize supply chains, perform predictive maintenance, and manage inventory, reducing operating costs by up to 30%.
- Marketing and Targeting: AI is widely applied for content creation, personalized advertising, and data analysis to optimize conversions.
- Customer Service: Advanced AI-powered chatbots handle customer inquiries 24/7, improving response times and service quality.
- Competitive Advantage and Strategy
- Competitiveness: Nine out of ten manufacturing CEOs believe AI is essential to staying competitive.
- Data-Driven Decisions: AI analyzes large volumes of information in real time, enabling leaders to make faster and more accurate strategic decisions.
- Business Model Transformation: AI is no longer just about reducing costs, but about innovating, with 64% of companies using it to drive product innovation.

07/04/2026

⁉️BIG NEWSSSSSS 🗣️
As part of our initiatives to promote startups operating in innovative sectors, we will be pleased to be present at the Startups Summit. The 2026 edition will be held in Malta, at the Mediterranean Conference Center (Valletta), in May 2026.

The key sectors—including Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, Greentech, Healthtech, and Cybersecurity—reflect the areas of greatest strategic interest for the EU business system. The initiative confirms its position as a privileged platform for networking between innovators and private investors.

We'll be participating in the 2026 edition too!
Our project goals encompass participation.
Stay tuned! 🎯
Associazione Cosmopolitan Aps-Ets | Associació IDC | Ministry of Gozo

02/04/2026

🇪🇺Who are we and where are we going?❓
🇮🇹 The Associazione Cosmopolitan Aps-Ets, based in Matera (Italy), has experience supporting young people with fewer opportunities, particularly those experiencing educational poverty. It collaborates with local authorities, schools, and associations to offer artistic, cultural, and digital workshops.
🇲🇹The Ministry of Gozo (Malta) contributes expertise in youth policy management and entrepreneurship promotion. Specifically, it will support the project's design of training modules on business planning and social startup management, and will facilitate project sustainability and the integration of best practices.
🇪🇸The Associació IDC, based in Spain, specializes in non-formal education, active citizenship, and social inclusion through artistic and intercultural activities.
🇪🇺 This combined expertise of three partners ensures a comprehensive and innovative approach, addressing school dropout and social inclusion through a blend of education, creativity, digitalization, and entrepreneurship. Together, we are preparing for the second major stage of the project.
😊Stay tuned

25/03/2026

🇪🇺Our partner of Malta and his young participants explain why is important to be part into a EU project during the youthness.🧠
- Personal Growth: You step out of your comfort zone, becoming more independent, adaptable, and self-confident.
- Cultural Awareness: Living and working with people from different backgrounds helps you break down stereotypes and develop a truly open-minded, European identity.
- Language Skills: It is the fastest way to improve your English (or another language) by using it in real-life situations every day.
- Networking: You build a global network of friends and professional contacts that can last a lifetime.

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