28 Apr STEAMedge

28 Apr, 2026

STEAMedge 

STEAMedge Academy addresses a growing gap in European teacher education: the need to equip educators with the skills and confidence to teach emerging technologies and sustainability in an integrated, meaningful way. As schools across Europe navigate the twin digital and green transitions, many teachers lack the training, tools, and support to bring AI, IoT, and drone-based learning into their classrooms alongside sustainability-focused STEAM education. 

STEAMedge responds to this challenge by placing educators at the centre. The project offers both pre-service and in-service teachers in secondary education access to practical, flexible learning pathways, a Virtual Learning Environment hosting micro-credentials and self-reflection tools, and cross-border collaboration with peers across Europe. At least 750 educators will benefit from the programme, with 100 completing personalised learning pathways and 200 earning formal micro-credentials recognised across member states, with a strong commitment to reaching women and educators from disadvantaged areas, targeting at least 40% female participation and 30% from disadvantaged backgrounds. 

Beyond individual training, STEAMedge Academy aspires to systemic change. By uniting universities, teacher academies, policymakers, and industry stakeholders across Europe, the project works to embed innovative teaching practices into institutions and contribute to lasting reform in European teacher education. 

Project partners: 

• Hellenic Open University – Greece 

• Aintek Symvouloi Epicheiriseon Efarmoges Ypsilis Technologias – Greece 

• EUROGEO VZM – Belgium 

• Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia – Spain 

• Politeknika Ikastegia Txorierri S.COOP – Spain 

• Universiteit Gent – Belgium 

• Latvijas Universitate – Latvia 

• Fondazione Mondo Digitale – Italy 

• Università degli Studi Roma Tre – Italy 

• Platon M.E.P.E – Greece 

• All Digital AISBL – Belgium 

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