📋 Tender Overview
A set of smart devices are infiltrating every level of our lives, forming the Internet of Things (IoT), a network of physical devices embedded with electronics, software, sensors and actuators allowing interconnectivity and exchange data without human intervention.
Sustainability IoT transformation is storming the socio-ecological domain ranging from applications in environmental monitoring, waste handling, resource management and protection, green cities to renewable energy production. The total market for smart sustainability systems is expected to reach $28.9 billion by 2024. People with no educational background specific related to Sustainability IoT systems are currently designing, developing, installing, servicing and maintaining the systems that have and will enter the market. There is a Global shortage of trained engineers and technicians to cater and handle this new technology, especially in the EU.
The mastErs COurse on smart sustainability soLUTIONs (ECOLUTION) will develop an advanced interactive MSc course related to Sustainability IoT Engineering to train individuals with the skills and knowledge to work in the rising Smart Sustainability industry. The course will foster transversal competences like initiative and entrepreneurship. It complies with the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS).
