Work Packages
Project Management
Coordination, Monitoring & Quality Management
Lead Partner
University of Belgrade – Faculty of Organizational Sciences, Serbia
Timeline
Month 1 – Month 24
WP1 is dedicated to ensuring the smooth execution, coordination, and monitoring of the TROPHY project. This work package establishes a robust project management framework that supports collaboration among partners, oversees progress, and ensures adherence to quality and risk management protocols.
It includes the development of key management tools, data handling strategies, financial coordination, and advisory processes that ensure high performance across the consortium.
As project coordinator, the University of Belgrade – Faculty of Organizational Sciences ensures partner synergy, tracks progress across all activities, and supports the achievement of TROPHY’s objectives within the defined timeline and standards.
Key Activities
Project Coordination & Governance
Define roles, responsibilities, and communication protocols; organize consortium meetings and maintain documentation.
Planning & Monitoring
Develop detailed project timelines, milestones, and deliverables; track progress to ensure alignment with objectives.
Risk & Data Management
Identify and mitigate risks; implement GDPR-compliant data handling strategies.
Financial Oversight
Manage budget allocation, reporting, audits, and legal/financial compliance.
Advisory & Community Integration
Coordinate the Advisory Board and participate in EIT HEI trainings and activities.
Administrative Support & Partner Visits
Facilitate travel, meetings, and implementation guidelines to strengthen collaboration.
Analysis of the Current State
Assessing the Deep Tech Educational Ecosystem
Lead Partner
Timeline
Month 1 – Month 9
WP2 focuses on assessing the existing educational and innovation ecosystem in deep tech fields across partner countries (Serbia, Greece, Portugal, Spain, and Croatia). Its purpose is to map the current programs, competencies, institutional capacities, and stakeholder perspectives to identify key gaps and opportunities for improvement in preparing a future deep tech workforce.
This work package provides a comprehensive overview of the strengths, weaknesses, and challenges within participating higher education systems. Findings from WP2 serve as the foundation for designing new educational pathways, support structures, and capacity-building activities in subsequent work packages.
Key Activities
Curriculum Mapping
Mapping existing higher education curricula related to deep technologies (Web 4.0, blockchain, AI, VR, cloud computing, IoT).
Competency Assessment
Assessing competencies and skills acquired through current programs compared to industry needs.
Stakeholder Engagement
Engaging stakeholders (students, faculty, industry) through interviews and workshops to identify challenges and opportunities.
Consolidated Reporting
Producing a consolidated report outlining gaps, needs, and recommendations.
Deep Tech HE Leadership: Growing Together
Empowering Universities in Web 4.0 Technologies
Lead Partner
Timeline
Month 1 – Month 24
WP3 focuses on empowering higher education institutions to develop innovative curricula that integrate deep technologies and entrepreneurship. The goal is to enhance the capacity of universities to produce the next generation of leaders in Web 4.0 technologies, including blockchain, AI, IoT, and VR.
By aligning educational programs with market needs, WP3 fosters an entrepreneurial mindset and encourages innovation among students, ensuring that academic offerings remain relevant and impactful.
Key Activities
Curriculum Development
Create and implement innovative management and deep tech curricula tailored to industry requirements.
Teaching Staff Training
Equip professors and lecturers with the knowledge and skills to deliver modern, industry-aligned content.
Student Programs
Organize workshops, courses, and hackathons for hands-on learning and practical project experience.
Impact Assessment
Pilot and evaluate curricula to measure their effectiveness in developing relevant skills.
Talent Development
Building Web 4.0 Skills Through Practical Education
Lead Partner
Timeline
Month 1 – Month 24
WP4 focuses on equipping students with advanced Web 4.0 skills through practical education and entrepreneurial programs. It develops new educational modules in blockchain, decentralized applications, AI, VR, cloud, and IoT, fostering technical expertise and entrepreneurial capabilities.
Through workshops, mentoring, and industry collaboration, students gain hands-on experience and are prepared to thrive in the fast-growing deep tech sector.
Key Activities
Educational Modules Development
Design and implement courses covering blockchain, AI, VR, IoT, and cloud computing with entrepreneurial elements.
Practical Workshops & Labs
Offer hands-on sessions where students apply technical knowledge in real-world scenarios.
Mentorship Program
Provide guidance from industry experts for project work, career planning, and skill development.
Student Engagement & Recruitment
Promote programs and ensure broad student participation.
Industry Collaboration
Connect students with companies for project work, guest lectures, and real-world insights.
Industry Cooperation: One-Stop Shop
Connecting Academia with Innovation Ecosystems
Lead Partner
Timeline
Month 2 – Month 23
Key Activities
Networking Platform Development
Implement a digital platform connecting students, startups, and industry mentors.
Collaborative Workshops
Host national and international workshops to foster collaboration, idea exchange, and skill-building.
Startup Incubation & Mentorship
Support early-stage startups with mentoring, business consulting, and investor connections.
Industry Partner Engagement
Secure partnerships with companies to provide mentorship, funding, and practical project input.
Policy Lab
Shaping Regulatory Frameworks for Innovation
Lead Partner
Timeline
Key Activities
Regulatory Analysis & Policy Development
Identify barriers to innovation and propose tailored policy measures.
Stakeholder Engagement
Conduct consultations, workshops, and roundtables with academia, industry, and policymakers.
Policy Lab Workshops
Collaboratively refine policy proposals based on stakeholder input.
Knowledge Exchange
Create platforms for continuous learning and collaboration among key actors.
Publication & Advocacy
Disseminate policy recommendations and advocate for adoption.
Access to Innovation Resources
Masterclasses, Funding & Networking Opportunities
Lead Partner
Timeline
Key Activities
Masterclasses
Offer training sessions on innovation management, entrepreneurship, and startup development.
Funding Awareness
Organize events to connect participants with grants, investors, and venture capital resources.
Networking Events
Facilitate connections between participants, mentors, and industry leaders.
Startup Support
Provide guidance and opportunities for real-world project implementation and early adopter engagement.
Quality Control and Impact Measurement
Ensuring Excellence & Measuring Outcomes
Lead Partner
Timeline
Key Activities
Performance Measurement Tools
Develop methods to monitor outputs and outcomes across all WPs.
Evaluation & Feedback
Analyze data and stakeholder feedback to ensure high standards.
Impact Assessment
Measure short-term and long-term effects on students, institutions, and partners.
Reporting & Recommendations
Produce reports with actionable insights for continuous improvement.
Dissemination and Final Conference
Lead Partner
Timeline
WP9 focuses on sharing project results with stakeholders and the public and organizing a final conference to highlight TROPHY achievements. The dissemination strategy leverages digital platforms, workshops, and public events to maximize visibility and foster ongoing collaboration in the Web 4.0 ecosystem.
Key Activities
Strategic Dissemination
Use multiple channels to reach stakeholders and the broader public.
Digital Platform Integration
Link WP5 tools with the project website to facilitate engagement.
Final Conference
Showcase outcomes, best practices, and lessons learned.
Stakeholder Engagement
Strengthen networks among academia, industry, and policymakers.