Accelerate Future HEI
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Accelerate Future HEI
@accfuturehei.bsky.social
Supporting future-focused higher education institutions to drive institutional transformation and become more entrepreneurial and innovative. Funded by the European Union.

https://acceleratefuturehei.eu/
Listen to the interview to explore practical insights on how universities can drive social innovation and regional transformation:

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Universities as Drivers of Social Innovation and Regional Impact - Accelerate Future HEI
As part of our Capacity Building and Knowledge Exchange activities, the nine participating Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) are supported with knowledge exchange and learning opportunities by wa...
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January 23, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Drawing on his experience leading Simon Fraser University as Canada’s leading “engaged university,” he highlights a key message: Lasting regional impact happens when engagement is embedded into a university’s identity, aligned across leadership, culture, and rooted in partnerships with society.
Universities as Drivers of Social Innovation and Regional Impact - Accelerate Future HEI
As part of our Capacity Building and Knowledge Exchange activities, the nine participating Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) are supported with knowledge exchange and learning opportunities by wa...
acceleratefuturehei.eu
January 23, 2026 at 12:19 PM
At the USTP this mentoring is provided by Andrew Petter, President Emeritus and Professor Emeritus at Simon Fraser University. During a visit to USTP, Andrew took part in an interview:
“Drivers for Social Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship – How universities can contribute to regional impact?”
Universities as Drivers of Social Innovation and Regional Impact - Accelerate Future HEI
As part of our Capacity Building and Knowledge Exchange activities, the nine participating Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) are supported with knowledge exchange and learning opportunities by wa...
acceleratefuturehei.eu
January 23, 2026 at 12:18 PM
This includes Cohort Knowledge Exchange Events, Accelerate Training Workshops, as well as individual coaching and mentoring to provide expert guidance throughout the transformation process.
Universities as Drivers of Social Innovation and Regional Impact - Accelerate Future HEI
As part of our Capacity Building and Knowledge Exchange activities, the nine participating Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) are supported with knowledge exchange and learning opportunities by wa...
acceleratefuturehei.eu
January 23, 2026 at 12:17 PM
This meeting is an important moment to reflect on our 3 years of progress, align on the next steps to deepen impact across the partnership as we look to finalise our nine transformation projects.

More insights, outcomes, and photos, coming soon.
January 21, 2026 at 10:52 AM
What’s on the agenda?

🔹 ITAP working session spell out ITAP led by UIIN
🔹 Impact workshop (WP6) led by TUM Int.
🔹 Infographics workshop (WP7) led by Momentum
🔹 Cohort knowledge exchange event
January 21, 2026 at 10:52 AM
The publication also outlines the project’s methodology, and shared challenges, providing valuable insights for HEIs seeking to embed innovation, enhance capabilities, and develop sustainable strategies for long-term change.

Download the full report here: acceleratefuturehei.eu/results/
Results - Accelerate Future HEI
Main Deliverables Discover our results here and see how your HEI can transform and build your capability to drive entrepreneurial change. Download D1.1 Download D1.2 Download D2.2 Download D3.1 Downlo...
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January 16, 2026 at 9:49 AM
It highlights early signals of progress ,strengthened internal coordination, innovation structures, expanded stakeholder engagement, and growing student participation — showing how transformation is beginning to take root across diverse institutional environments.
Results - Accelerate Future HEI
Main Deliverables Discover our results here and see how your HEI can transform and build your capability to drive entrepreneurial change. Download D1.1 Download D1.2 Download D2.2 Download D3.1 Downlo...
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January 16, 2026 at 9:49 AM
From analysing current institutional contexts to developing tailored Institutional Transformation Acceleration Projects (ITAPs) and piloting acceleration services, the report charts the concrete steps taken by partner HEIs as they move from planning to implementation.
Results - Accelerate Future HEI
Main Deliverables Discover our results here and see how your HEI can transform and build your capability to drive entrepreneurial change. Download D1.1 Download D1.2 Download D2.2 Download D3.1 Downlo...
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January 16, 2026 at 9:49 AM
The groundwork laid during this phase is already shaping lasting change, fostering shared learning, and reinforcing a collective commitment to long-term institutional transformation.

Explore more insights from the project’s implementation: acceleratefuturehei.eu
Home - Accelerate Future HEI
It is an exciting and important time to focus on the future potential of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). About Accelerate Future HEI HEIs can positively impact regional and Europe-wide social an...
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January 14, 2026 at 8:10 AM
This shift reflects a broader recognition across the consortium: true sustainability comes from embedding new ways of working, structurally and culturally.
Home - Accelerate Future HEI
It is an exciting and important time to focus on the future potential of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). About Accelerate Future HEI HEIs can positively impact regional and Europe-wide social an...
acceleratefuturehei.eu
January 14, 2026 at 8:10 AM
Partner institutions are strengthening internal capacity through staff training, entrepreneurship initiatives, and evidence-based monitoring systems that inform strategic decision-making.
Home - Accelerate Future HEI
It is an exciting and important time to focus on the future potential of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). About Accelerate Future HEI HEIs can positively impact regional and Europe-wide social an...
acceleratefuturehei.eu
January 14, 2026 at 8:10 AM
These priorities mark an important shift towards long-term impact.

Learn more about the project’s progress: acceleratefuturehei.eu/results/
January 9, 2026 at 2:37 PM
The coming months will centre on:

🔹 Engaging in policy development to refine recommendations for the European Commission.
🔹 Completing monitoring and evaluation to ensure sustainable institutional change and reinforce HEIs as key actors in innovation ecosystems.
January 9, 2026 at 2:37 PM
The coming months will centre on:

🔹 Enhancing mentoring and support, with stronger emphasis on context-specific expertise and impact evaluation.
🔹 Advancing knowledge capture and dissemination through case studies, toolkits, and best-practice guides.
January 9, 2026 at 2:37 PM
The coming months will centre on:

🔹 Consolidating ITAP outcomes by aligning pilot initiatives and investment strategies with long-term transformation goals.
🔹 Strengthening peer learning networks through deeper collaboration, joint sessions, and shared service models.
Results - Accelerate Future HEI
Main Deliverables Discover our results here and see how your HEI can transform and build your capability to drive entrepreneurial change. Download D1.1 Download D1.2 Download D2.2 Download D3.1 Downlo...
acceleratefuturehei.eu
January 9, 2026 at 2:36 PM
As John Edwards (EURASHE) noted: “HEIs must be seen not only as knowledge hubs, but as active innovation actors in their communities.”

The event stimulated new perspectives and opportunities for collaboration across Europe.

Learn more at: acceleratefuturehei.eu/widera-siste...
Widera Sister Projects Join Forces at Interreg Europe Event - Accelerate Future HEI
On October 2nd, 2025, the WIDERA Projects Accelerate Future HEI, aUPaEU and CATALISI participated in an Interreg Europe event, “Connecting regions, empowering universities through stronger R&I policie...
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January 7, 2026 at 12:41 PM
For the first time, the three sister WIDERA projects, Accelerate Future HEI, aUPaEU and CATALISI, contributed jointly, offering shared perspectives on how Higher Education Institutions can evolve into active engines of innovation and societal impact.
Widera Sister Projects Join Forces at Interreg Europe Event - Accelerate Future HEI
On October 2nd, 2025, the WIDERA Projects Accelerate Future HEI, aUPaEU and CATALISI participated in an Interreg Europe event, “Connecting regions, empowering universities through stronger R&I policie...
acceleratefuturehei.eu
January 7, 2026 at 12:41 PM