Access Talent.

Co-create solutions

Access Talent. Co-create solutions

European partners

Work smarter with the next generation of talent

Collaborate one-on-one with student teams, educators or researchers on challenges tailored to your organisation. Whether you’re prototyping a new idea, validating a concept, or exploring future hires—this is your dedicated innovation track. No red tape. Just fresh insights, fast action, and future talent at your fingertips.

Ideal for: Startups, SMEs, hospitals, scale-ups looking for focused, short-term engagement.

Join Europe’s co-creation playground

From Hackathons and Living Labs to the International Engagement Circus (IEC), our multi-partner formats bring together bold minds to solve real-world problems. You bring the challenge—we spark the unexpected collaboration. Get inspired, grow your network, and co-create with people who think (and work) differently.

Ideal for: Entrepreneurs who want to explore, network, and experiment with new solutions alongside students and peers.

Explore our learning and engagement opportunities

The Solution Factory

The Talent Funnel is a European action program where students and businesses solve real problems together.
No endless meetings. No red tape. Just short, hands-on projects with clear results.

You pick a challenge. We match you with the right students. Together, you test ideas, build smart solutions, and learn by doing.
It’s fast, focused, and flexible — from 2-day sprints to 5-week internships.

Grow your skills, expand your world

Students

Take on real challenges, earn ECTS, and connect with international businesses.

Find Micro-Internships

Turn challenges into smart solutions

Entrepreneurs & SMEs

Co-design short projects with students and strengthen your innovation capacity..

Submit an Internship

Boost regional innovation with smart education

European Ecosystem

Work across universities, regions, and sectors to drive smart regional growth

Explore the Funnel Model