Digital transformation is revolutionising the way Europeans live, study and work. Yet, not all Europeans are ready to fully participate in – ad contribute to – the digital society and economy.
According to the European Commission, only 57% of Europeans have the digital skills needed for the digital world we live in. One in six Europeans aged 16-74 has no digital skills at all and one in four only has a low level of digital skills. Furthermore, while 90% of jobs require basic digital competences, 35% of the labour force lacks them. Moreover, 38% of EU companies report that the lack of digital skills negatively affects their performance and competitiveness.

IDEA has the objective of mapping and stock taking of Digital Entrepreneurship dynamics in the countries involved, by identifying common trends, issues, best practices and tools.
IDEA will also deploy project results throughout Europe via its OER platform destined to become a knowledge hub and an open education focal point. IDEA will rise awareness among HE Institutions and education authorities concerning the potential of digital skills and entrepreneurship skills and their role as business success factors.