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The second transnational meeting of the AI Lead project took place in Valencia, Spain, on May 15-16, 2025, hosted by MindLeap. All partners participated (Confindustria Pesaro Urbino and Università Politecnica delle Marche from Italy, ECECE from Austria and Mindelap from Spain), with two members from each organisation. The meeting gathered project partners to discuss the progress made and to align the next steps for the upcoming months. Meeting Overview The two-day event focused on reviewing the project’s current activities and planning for future steps. Discussions covered a range of topics and work packages aimed at enhancing the implementation of AI-tools in SMEs practices. Key topics included: Next Steps: Over the next months, the partners will focus on: The meeting was a success, with clear plans for the next phase of the project. To stay up-to-date on project developments, visit the project website and the Social media pages (Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin Pages).

The first draft of the AI CREATIVES Handbook was produced in English version. This Handbook will be a key resource for creative professionals, guiding AI integration while preserving creative integrity. It will serve as both a very specific practical guide and a compliance tool, ensuring innovative, ethical, and legally aligned AI usage within the consortium. The Handbook is built around the development of five key skills, identified through an in-depth Needs Analysis carried out during the early stages of the project. These essential competencies aim to equip creative professionals with the tools needed to thrive in an AI-enhanced environment. They include Creative Problem-Solving, which encourages innovative thinking in tackling challenges; Design Diversity, promoting inclusive and adaptable design approaches; Originality in Conceptualization, fostering unique and authentic ideas; Human Intuition in Decision-Making, emphasizing the value of instinct and experience; and Ethical Judgment in Creativity, ensuring responsible and principled use of AI in creative processes. You can check out the English version using this link. To stay updated on project developments, visit the project website and explore the social media pages (Facebook and Linkedin). Enjoy the reading!

The MAKE U IN Transnational Project Meeting took place in Munich, Germany, on May 5-6, 2025, with participation from Mindleap (Spain), University of the National Education Commission, Krakow (Poland) and FabLab München e.V. as the coordinator and hosting partner. The project aims to empower primary school teachers, trainers, and educators in creating inclusive educational environments using Maker initiatives to enhance participation and engagement. The first day began with a welcome and introduction by the host organization, followed by a round of partner presentations to foster mutual understanding of each team’s background. FabLab München provided an overview of the project, after which MindLeap presented the current status of the MAKE U IN Resource Repository. The meeting continued with UKEN outlining the work plan for the upcoming MAKE U IN Learning Sessions, and FabLab München introducing the concept and structure of the Launch Conference. The day concluded with a guided tour of FabLab München’s facilities. On the second day, the focus shifted to project management and coordination aspects. MindLeap led the discussion on dissemination strategies, followed by a session on quality assurance facilitated by UKEN. Administrative and financial matters were addressed by FabLab München, and an open Q&A session allowed for clarification and input from all partners. The meeting successfully strengthened collaboration and aligned next steps for the implementation of the project. To stay up-to-date on project developments, you can visit the project website and the social media page (Facebook and Linkedin).

The 3D Smartbox kick-off meeting took place in Klagenfurt, Austria, on January 16-17, 2025, with participation from Mindleap (Spain), ECECE (Austria), Lumen (Italy), Akademia WBS (Poland), Siegen Universität (Germany) and FH Kärnten as the coordinator and hosting partner. The project focuses on the integration of 3D printing technology into education to enhance both teaching and learning experiences. By providing interactive, engaging, and hands-on learning opportunities, 3D printing enables students to bring their ideas to life and develop critical skills such as creativity, problem-solving, and design thinking. It also offers significant potential for cross-curricular applications in subjects such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and art, among others. During the meeting, the partners had the opportunity to present their organisations and define the work plan for the coming months. Additionally, a working session was organized to discuss teachers’ needs when using 3D printing machines and to establish a common foundation for producing the project results. To stay up-to-date on project developments, you can visit the project website and the social media page (Facebook).

The MAKE U IN kick-off meeting was held online on 28 November 2024. The main goal of the project is to empower primary school teachers, trainers, and educators in creating inclusive educational environments using Maker initiatives to enhance participation and engagement.To do this, the project wants to achieve the following concrete objectives: The project involves three different organisations from three different countries, such as: During the meeting, the partners had the opportunity to present their organisations and define the work plan for the coming months. The topics discussed were as follows: The partnership will now be engaged in conducting a local focus group in each partner country aimed at local primary school teachers, educators, and experts in Maker Education and Inclusive Education that will highlight the most relevant and common topics, contents and tools to be included in the Resource Repository. To stay up-to-date on project developments, soon will be available the project website and Social media pages.

The first draft of the AI-BIZ Toolkit was produced in English version. The Toolkit is the main project result and provides workers, managers, and SMEs with content, materials, and tools to support the implementation of AI technologies. It is designed to offer clear and simple information, not aimed at IT developers or AI experts. The Toolkit is structured into 5 chapters: You can check out the English version using this link. Translated versions in the partnership languages will also be released shortly. To stay updated on project developments, visit the project website and explore the social media pages (Facebook and Linkedin). Enjoy the reading!

The framework for the AI-BIZ Toolkit, which has been validated through focus groups conducted in Spain, Germany, and the Belgium, serves as the foundation for creating a comprehensive resource aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This Toolkit will assist SMEs in effectively integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their operations. The framework includes the following key sections: The partners are currently working on creating the content, and by September, the first draft of the Toolkit in English will be published. To stay up-to-date on project developments, visit the project website and the Social media pages (Facebook Page and Linkedin Page).

The AI BIZ kick-off meeting was held in Valencia (Spain) on 30-31 May 2024. The main goal of the project is to support SMEs implementing Artificial Intelligence tools in their daily practices, thus enhancing their efficiency and performances.To do this, the project wants to achieve the following concrete objectives: During the meeting, the partners had the opportunity to present their organisations and define the work plan for the coming months. The topics discussed were as follows: The partnership will now be engaged in conducting a local focus group aimed at local experts in AI and company management that will highlight the most relevant and common topics, contents and tools on how to implement AI tools in the partner countries. To stay up-to-date on project developments, soon will be available  the project website and the Social media pages (Facebook Page and Linkedin Page).