Inter-company training centers
New technologies are changing the economy and the world of work. At the same time, the shortage of skilled workers is exacerbating the need for modern vocational education and training. In order to strengthen institutions in NRW, the "Inter-company training centers for critical technologies" funding measure supports investments in modern equipment and digital learning environments.
Digital technologies, environmentally friendly and resource-efficient technologies and biotechnologies are among the European Union's so-called "critical technologies". They are essential for securing innovation, competitiveness and the strategic independence of the EU.
In order to actively support these developments and counteract the shortage of skilled workers, the European Union is providing around 12.5 million euros for the modernization of inter-company training facilities. Funding will be provided to facilities that specifically prepare workers and skilled workers for professions related to these key technologies.
The measure will support investments in workshops, laboratories and digital teaching-learning spaces that are necessary to impart skills for the development, production and application of critical technologies. The funding is aimed at institutions of various types that guarantee non-discriminatory access and offer innovative training concepts.
Needs-based equipment and modernization
Funding is provided for needs-based investments in the equipment and modernization of:
- workshops
- laboratories
- digital teaching and learning rooms
Equipment eligible for funding includes, in particular:
- Laboratory facilities
- Machinery and tools
- Test and trial facilities
- Technical equipment
- IT resources (hardware, software, licenses)
Prerequisite: The equipment must be specifically required for education or training in the field of critical technologies.
New or additional buildings and energy-related renovations are not eligible for funding.
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Frequently asked questions
Eligible applicants are:
- public-law providers of initial and continuing vocational education and training
- private-law providers of initial and continuing vocational education and training
- institutions of continuing vocational education and training
- public-law universities and universities of applied sciences (if predominantly used for continuing vocational education and training)
that guarantee non-discriminatory access and offer innovative initial and continuing training content related to critical technologies (in accordance with STEP guidelines).
Applications can be submitted on an ongoing basis as long as budget funds are available. Please make use of the advisory service in advance.
Applications are submitted online via the EFRE.NRW.online portal.
Contact persons at the Innovation Promotion Agency
Daniel Dunaevski
Inhaltliche Beratung
Innovationsförderagentur.NRW
Wilhelm-Johnen-Straße
52428 Jülich
Deutschland
Patrick Kügler
Inhaltliche Beratung
Innovationsförderagentur.NRW
Wilhelm-Johnen-Straße
52428 Jülich
Deutschland
Contact persons at the district government
Aileen Ganss
Förderrechtliche Fragen
Bezirksregierung Arnsberg
Seibertzstraße 1
59821 Arnsberg
Deutschland
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