Schemes

ETPathfinder Smart Skills Lab

Program area

Interreg Vlaanderen–Nederland

Duration and status

Sept 2025 – Aug 2028
Open

In-house training for 4 weeks.

Budget

Free of charge (funded by Interreg)

Target group

SMEs in Flanders-the Netherlands

Program partners en financing

Universiteit Maastricht
Interreg

Domains

Human Capital
Smart Industry
High-Tech Systems
Photonics
Robotics
Cryogenics

Program Description

The ETPathfinder Smart Skills Lab is an Interreg Vlaanderen–Nederland project that supports SME’s/KMO’s that want to grow their workforce’s technical capabilities. Its goal is to translate cutting-edge research and technology from ETpathfinder into practical skills and applications for the regional high-tech industry. Through a network of ET Technology Experts, the project develops training programs, workshops, and digital learning modules.

Opportunities for companies

  • Join training modules and workshops in areas like photonics, precision mechanics, robotics, vacuum systems, and cryogenics.
  • Collaborate directly with ETPathfinders’ partner universities and experts from UM, KU Leuven, RWTH Aachen, TU/e, and others.
  • Participate at no cost – activities are funded through the project (no SME co-financing required).