The Project

EcoLoop is an innovative initiative designed to equip higher education (HE) students with the essential skills needed to thrive in the green economy. By embedding circular economy principles into higher education, the project fosters sustainability, innovation, and equal opportunities in the modern labor market.

Objectives

EcoLoop aims to democratize access to green entrepreneurial education. To achieve this, the project focuses on three main activities:
Competence Framework

Designing a structured guide for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) focused on Green Entrepreneurship.

Interactive Learning

Establishing a gamified e-learning platform dedicated to sustainable business practices.

Readiness Evaluator

Creating an AI-powered, gamified tool to assess students' readiness to become eco-entrepreneurs.

THE PROJECT

Objectives

EcoLoop is an innovative initiative designed to equip higher education (HE) students with the essential skills needed to thrive in the green economy. By embedding circular economy principles into higher education, the project fosters sustainability, innovation, and equal opportunities in the modern labor market.

EcoLoop aims to democratize access to green entrepreneurial education. To achieve this, the project focuses on three main activities:

  • Competence Framework: Designing a structured guide for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) focused on Green Entrepreneurship.
  • Readiness Evaluator: Creating an AI-powered, gamified tool to assess students’ readiness to become eco-entrepreneurs.
  • Interactive Learning: Establishing a gamified e-learning platform dedicated to sustainable business practices.
THE PROJECT

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The Project

Our Partners

Association Nouvelle EDC (France)

Alliance des Générations pour le Climat (France)

Innomate LTD (Turkey)

Gestionet (Spain)

Hacettepe University (Turkey)

Hafelekar (Austria)

THE PROJECT

Results

What project results and other outcomes do you expect your project to have?

EcoLoop aims to democratize access to circular economy education, fostering equal opportunities in the modern labor market. By developing a specialized Competence Framework for HEIs, an AI-powered Readiness Evaluator, and an interactive e-learning platform, the project equips students with the vital skills needed to thrive in the green economy. Ultimately, EcoLoop serves as a catalyst for sustainable development, innovative job creation, and long-term societal resilience.

WP2: Competence Framework for HEI on Green Entrepreneurship

This package establishes a new educational model to build qualifications and curricula for the green economy. The ECOLOOP Competencies Framework includes:

  • Exploratory Thinking & Problem Framing
  • Critical Thinking & Systems Thinking
  • Circular and Regenerative Design
  • Sustainability-Driven Creativity & Green Innovation
  • Green Opportunity Awareness & Value Creation
  • Green Leadership & Change Management
WP3: AI-based Gamified Eco-Entrepreneur Readiness Evaluator

This package delivers a smart, interactive tool to assess how ready students are to become eco-entrepreneurs. By combining AI and gamification, it evaluates the specific green economy skills that higher education students need, making the assessment both engaging and highly personalized.

WP4: A Gamified e-Learning Platform on Green Entrepreneurship
This package provides a dedicated online learning hub for higher education students. Through interactive and gamified modules, it equips them with fresh, practical approaches and the right mindset to successfully launch and lead sustainable businesses.

Association Nouvelle EDC (France)

EDC Paris Business School is a prestigious business and management institution founded in 1950. With entrepreneurship deeply embedded in its DNA, it stands as the oldest private institution recognized by the Conférence des Grandes Écoles. Owned by its alumni for over two decades, it joined the Planeta Group in 2017, a global education leader supporting over 100,000 students across three continents. Beyond traditional education, EDC Paris positions itself as a dynamic hub and accelerator for innovative, research-anchored learning. Backed by highly regarded accreditations, the school leverages its powerful network of over 18,000 alumni to design programs that foster an entrepreneurial mindset, driving sustainable business development for both individuals and international organizations.

Alliance des Générations pour le Climat (France)

Launched in October 2021 at «La Grande Arche» in Paris – La Défense, Alliance des Générations pour le Climat is a unique movement driven by two vital goals: bridging the modern intergenerational divide and strengthening society’s resilience against climate change. The Alliance operates on the core values of Solidarity, Diversity, Citizenship, and Responsibility. By creating synergistic partnerships, it successfully pairs the energy, digital fluency, and agility of young climate advocates with the extensive professional experience and strategic thinking of «active seniors.» Together, they mentor project leaders and mobilize volunteers to implement concrete, high-impact ecological transition projects.

Innomate LTD (Turkey)

Innomate is a forward-thinking Turkish SME dedicated to transforming educational practices through digital innovation and pedagogy. They specialize in offering comprehensive professional development seminars and training programs for teachers, educators, and facilitators. With a strong track record in European collaborative projects, Innomate provides well-structured, attainable programs that equip participants with modern instructional design theories, methods, and practical techniques. Furthermore, they are experts in creating tailored, accessible online course content designed to maximize engagement for diverse target audiences in vocational and adult education.

Gestionet (Spain)

Based in Spain, Gestionet has been a trailblazer in the digital education and gamification market for over 20 years. Their mission is to transmit core values and develop practical skills through innovative digital solutions and serious games. Gestionet specializes in designing custom business simulators and interactive video games that allow students to practice decision-making in risk-free environments. Their multidisciplinary team of digital experts seamlessly blends technology with immersive educational methodologies. By creating engaging, gamified ecosystems, they successfully teach complex concepts such as entrepreneurship, environmental sustainability, and corporate innovation, significantly enhancing the modern teaching-learning process.

Hacettepe University (Turkey)

Located in Ankara, Hacettepe University is one of Turkey’s leading research universities. Committed to universal values and educational excellence, its mission is to nurture intellectually curious, critical-thinking individuals who are fully equipped to excel in science, technology, and the arts. Hacettepe is renowned for its extensive research facilities, including its own technology park, which bridges the gap between academia and industry. The university’s vision is to remain a driving force for positive societal change and sustainable development, proudly preparing its students to lead innovations on both the national and international stage.

Hafelekar (Austria)

Hafelekar is a dynamic consultancy firm that bridges the gap between the social sciences and technological innovation. Committed to fostering a love for continuous learning, their mission is to empower organizations and individuals through expert consulting and educational guidance. Hafelekar is highly active in cross-border European projects, focusing on vocational education and training (VET), economic development, and social inclusion. By integrating advanced methodologies and cutting-edge technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality, into their educational frameworks, Hafelekar actively contributes to building a more sustainable, adaptable, and resilient European society.