ESTONIA, Tartu: Sustainable Digital Services and Social Entrepeneurship in Europe

This Erasmus+ blended intensive program (awarding 3 ECTS) combines online sessions on European digital alternatives and entrepreneurial pathways with a hands-on week in Tartu, Estonia. Participants will upcycle IT hardware, prototype solutions using 3D printing and IoT concepts, and work in rotating teams to design sustainable digital services.

Topics 

• Reimagining Technology for Sustainable Futures Explore how digital innovation can drive sustainability and responsible growth in Europe.

• Entrepreneurial Pathways for Emerging Tech Leaders Learn frameworks for launching tech-enabled ventures with a focus on community and impact.

• European Digital Alternatives & E-Governance Understand models like Estonian e-residency and digital identity systems shaping inclusive societies.

• Circular IT and Upcycling Practices Discover how to extend the life of technology through refurbishment and creative reuse.

• Hands-on Prototyping and Maker Approaches Apply rapid prototyping techniques—3D printing and low-cost materials—to design functional solutions.

• Collaborative Challenge Projects Work in rotating teams to build practical digital services using repurposed hardware and IoT concepts.

Registration
Registration at Fontys ICT is closed when the number of students has been reached!
Nomination deadline at Tartu (by Fontys) 23.02.2026
Registration deadline at Tartu (by students) 09.02.2026