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NetLearn Research Team Submits Innovative Proposals for EU and National Funding

The research team NetLearn has submitted a series of groundbreaking proposals for funding under key European and national research and innovation programs. These proposals aim to advance digital education, artificial intelligence, and immersive learning technologies across various domains, including maritime safety, STEM education, road safety, and digital accessibility.

Under the National Strategic Reference Framework (NSRF) 2021-2027, Research – Innovate call, NetLearn has submitted the SMARTWAVE project, an interactive educational platform that utilizes multiplayer gaming, mobile data, and AI to enhance maritime safety education for children.

As part of the Erasmus+ Key Action 2: Cooperation Partnerships in School Education (KA220-SCH) call, NetLearn has proposed six projects:

  • ESCAPE 1 - A virtual escape room platform designed to promote collaborative learning.
  • SAFER - A game-based virtual reality platform enhancing students' traffic education and road safety awareness.
  • World-of-Science - An innovative game-based VR environment aimed at improving science education in schools.
  • EMPOWERHER - A project advancing gender-inclusive STEM education through hands-on learning, mentorship, and digital innovation.
  • ESCAPE 2 - Empowering Digital Guardians - A program designed to strengthen digital literacy and online safety skills among students.
  • DEEPAGRI - An initiative enhancing entrepreneurship capabilities in agriculture with a focus on deep-tech and AI technologies.

Furthermore, under the Erasmus+ Alliances for Innovation call, NetLearn has submitted two pioneering proposals:

  • FUTURAI - A project aimed at upskilling and training the next generation of AI innovators.
  • GenAI4WCAG - A research initiative leveraging Generative AI to improve the learning experience of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) international standard.

These proposals reflect the commitment of NetLearn research group to fostering educational innovation through the integration of advanced technologies such as AI, virtual reality, and deep-tech solutions. The NetLearn team eagerly awaits the evaluation results and looks forward to collaborating with academic institutions, industry partners, and policymakers to bring these ambitious projects to life.