ERASMUS+: EduFusion

Edu-Fusion Network for Sustainable Growth is a comprehensive initiative aimed at transforming higher education in Kazakhstan. The project focuses on aligning educational outcomes with labor market demands while promoting sustainable economic growth and job creation. It seeks to establish a collaborative ecosystem that strengthens ties between academia and industry, fosters educator development through accredited certification, and delivers market-relevant online courses to empower entrepreneurship and workforce readiness at the national level.

•  Instituto Politécnico do Porto (Portugal)
• Universidad de Vigo (Spain)
• ENTER Educators Professional Development LDA (Portugal)
• Kazakh National University named after Al-Farabi
• Kazakh National Research Technical University after K. I. Satpayev
• Saken Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical Research University
• D. Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University
• Academician Y.A. Buketov Karaganda State University
• Kazakh National Agrarian Research University
• Central Asian Association for Accreditation of Education
• Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan

• Align higher education outcomes with evolving labor market requirements
• Facilitate sustainable economic growth through entrepreneurship development
• Establish robust academia-industry partnerships
• Provide international-level training and certification for educators
• Offer online courses in key sectors such as STEAM and entrepreneurship to enhance employability and innovation

1. Academia-Industry Collaboration Portal (AICP)
   A digital platform fostering active collaboration between universities and the private sector. The portal will enable joint research, internships, and projects, supporting the development of essential entrepreneurial and value-chain skills.
2. Teacher Development and Support System (TDSS)
   An internationally accredited professional development framework for educators. TDSS will focus on modern teaching methods, inclusive pedagogy, and skills upgrading to close educational gaps.
3. Virtual STEAM & Entrepreneurship Academy (VSEA)
   An online academy offering high-quality, accredited courses in STEAM and entrepreneurship. The curriculum will prioritize gender inclusiveness and climate-neutral innovation, ensuring strong alignment with current and future market demands.

EduFusion stands out for its commitment to educational excellence through innovation, inclusivity, and international quality standards. It contributes to the creation of a forward-looking academic environment that supports Kazakhstan’s sustainable development agenda.