EIT's skills strategy is set to power innovation and competitiveness

Europe’s next big innovation leap won’t come from policy papers; it will come from people. From teenagers winning coding championships to professionals retraining for the green transition, lifelong learning is emerging as the driving force behind Europe’s competitiveness.

At the recent Education and Skills Days in Brussels, leaders, innovators, and learners gathered to turn ambition into action – showing how Europe can bridge its skills gap, nurture entrepreneurial spirit, and prepare its citizens to shape the industries of tomorrow.

With new academies for advanced materials and initiatives empowering girls in STEM, the message is clear: building the future starts with giving people the skills, and the confidence, to transform bold ideas into real-world impact.