In 2026, we are launching a new format for our Project Design Training to better support forward-looking innovation across organisations. The training will be split into two parts: the first part of the week will focus on matchmaking and networking, creating space for participants to connect, share challenges, and explore synergies between themselves or with the experts. In the second part of the week, we will dive into project development—refining new or existing ideas with the support of participants and EAEA trainers.
Participants from all sectors are warmly invited to join us in shaping impactful initiatives, joining one part of the training or both. We are going to work in small groups to ensure individual approach.
Practical information
Dates: 12-16 January
Online: TBC
Venue: Brussels, Belgium
Registration period until 15.12.2025
Participation fee
| Participation type | Matchmaking event | Project Design Training | Both events |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAEA member organisations, adult learners, and university students | €150 | €450 | €550 |
| NGOs | €200 | €500 | €650 |
| For-profit organisations and public institutions | €250 | €550 | €700 |
Disclaimer: We reserve the right to cancel the training in case we are unable to reach the minimum number of participants. We will send out the confirmation to all the interested participants by 01.12.2025.
Programme
Online sessions
There will be two online sessions before the training takes place. The online sessions will be an hour long, and the time will be decided amongst the participants of the training.
Please note that the programme might undergo minor changes.
Networking and matchmaking event
09:00 – 09:30 Welcome with coffee
09:30 – 10:00 Opening Icebreaker
Project Speed Dating
10:00 – 11:30 Panel discussion
EU policies supporting funding calls
Speakers TBC
11:30 – 11:45 Coffee break
11:45 – 12:30 Q&A
A space to discuss your ideas with the panellists
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch break
13:30 – 15:00 Interactive workshop
Design thinking for adult learners
15:00 – 16:30 Project pitch
16:30 Check-out: self-reflection practice
19:00 – 21:00 Social dinner
09:00 – 09:30 Welcome with coffee
09:30 – 10:00 Check-in: getting started
10:00 – 12:00 Interactive workshop
Idea wall
12:00 – 12:30 Conclusion of the first part of the training
Project design training
13:30 – 14:00 Welcome with coffee
14:00 – 15:30 Getting to know each other and EAEA, practical information about the training
Introduction of trainers and workshop structure, ice-breaking activity between participants, general information and logistics.
15:30 – 17:00 Presentation of the funding – KA1, KA2
Presentation on the different funding types available.
09:00 – 09:30 Welcome with coffee
09:30 – 10:00 Check-in: getting started
Recap of the first day and introduction to the second day of the training.
10:00 – 11:00 Storytelling Part 1
Understand what storytelling is and why it is important for project writing.
Learn about and apply the steps for writing a narrative.
11:00 – 11:15 Coffee break
11:15 – 12:00 Storytelling Part 2
Practice developing your project narrative in groups.
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch break
13:00 – 13:30 Linking an idea to a funding scheme
13:30 – 15:00 Building your team
BOAT activity //Imagine the profiles and roles.
15:00 Check-out: self-reflection practice
Day wrapping and self and group reflection activity on the practices and main takeaways.
19:00 – 21:00 Social dinner
09:00 – 09:30 Welcome with coffee
09:30 – 10:00 Check-in: getting started
A quick recap of the main takeaways from the previous day, introduction to the third day of the training
10:00 – 12:30 From idea to work plan
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
13:30 – 15:30 Budget
15:30 – 15:45 Break
15:45 – 16:45 Checklist
Things you need to look at
15:45 – 16:00 Check-out: self-reflection practice
Day wrapping and self and group reflection activity on the practices and main takeaways.
09:00 – 09:30 Welcome with coffee
09:30 – 09:45 Check-in: getting started
A quick recap of the previous day and an introduction to the fourth day of the training
09:45 – 10:15 Evaluation Criteria
10:15 – 10:30 Break
10:30 – 11:30 Self-evaluating your project
Each group evaluates their project based on the call criteria. A simplified self-evaluation template based on the official criteria will be provided.
11:30 – 12:30 Impact Part 1
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
13:30 – 14:30 Impact Part 2
14:30 – 15:00 Dissemination
15:10 Conclusions and group discussions
Recap of the workshop takeaways on evaluation between participants and moderators.
15:30 – 16:00 Closing of the training: reflection practice
Final self-reflection practice about the workshop experience.
Angeliki Giannakopoulou is EAEA’s Senior Policy and Projects Coordinator. She is coordinating EAEA’s work on proposals and projects and connecting it with running policy developments. She holds an Integrated Master’s in Computer Engineering and Informatics and she has followed certified training in Adult Education and Counseling, while currently finalising her masters on Gender studies. Before her work in the EAEA, she was a project manager and adult educator in Greece. Her key areas of interest in ALE are digitalisation and media, safe public spaces (both physical and digital) gender, and intersectionality.
Charlotte Ede is EAEA’s Capacity Building and Project Coordinator she supports EAEA’s work by preparing events, training courses and study visits in the scope of EAEA’s capacity-building work. She manages EAEA’s role in EU-funded projects, particularly for the green transition. She holds an MA in European Studies from KU Leuven, as well as a BA (Hons) in French and Arabic from the University College London.
Tina Mavrič EAEA’s Head of Capacity-Building coordinates and supports several projects in the Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe programmes that have a focus on sustainability and validation of skills. With a background in Environmental Sciences, Ethnology and Cultural Anthropology, obtained in Slovenia, she has more than ten years of experience working in various European projects and initiatives related to the youth and lifelong learning sectors.
Marina Sakač Hadžić EAEA’s Communications and Capacity-Building Officer manages EAEA’s internal and external communication and supports EAEA’s project communication. In capacity-building she supports members and helps facilitate trainings and other EAEA events. Marina has an MSc in Social and Cultural Anthropology from KULeuven, interested in gender studies she brings her academic and professional experience to build effective communication.
Still have questions?
For questions about the training, please contact EAEA Head of Capacity-Building Tina at tina.mavrich[at]eaea.org.