The BCORE21 project is pioneering a unique three-step methodology to foster grassroots innovation in education through leveraging collective expertise.

The approach is inspired by many other innovators' work, noteworthy to credit are Mariana Mazzucato's mission-oriented innovation ideas and Erasmus+ Una Europa's alliance Future Unilab approach.

Including Green-Schools, there are five partner organizations from across Europe. United by our commitment to future-proof education, we aim to make learning relevant, accessible, impactful, and engaging for young learners aged 5 to 18 from diverse backgrounds.

Many organizations focus on improving education with 21st-century skills, but they often work in silos, limiting their impact. This fragmented approach leads to underutilized resources, duplicated efforts, and inefficiencies, hindering the sharing and scaling of innovative solutions.

Our three missions blend each partner's ambitions, strengths, and needs. We plan to co-create impactful learning concepts through insights from world experts, resulting in ambitious, realistic projects. Our goal is to inspire teachers, students, policymakers, and education enthusiasts with innovative initiatives in education.

Partners:

• Designathon Works — The Netherlands

  Designathon Works empowers children as changemakers, aiming to reach 1 million by 2030 through project-based curricula addressing SDG challenges. They use a method combining design thinking and STEAM, enabling children to design and present ideas, fostering skills like creativity and collaboration. Their global partnerships amplify social and environmental impacts.

• Scholengroep RHIZO — Belgium

  RHIZO is an innovative secondary school in Kortrijk, known for avant-garde education. Serving students aged 12 to 18, they focus on democratic citizenship and support for learning disabilities. RHIZO collaborates on research and innovation projects, enhancing education through partnerships with businesses and government.

• KidHub — Serbia

  KidHub, established in 2018, is an educational center and social enterprise focusing on SDGs through maker education. Their KidMaker club and social enterprise, Koba Yagi, produce recycled textile dolls. As ambassadors of "Social Innovation Education" in Serbia, they specialize in innovative programs and eco-friendly practices.

• Informal Education-Çocukistanbul — Turkey

  Founded in 2011, Informal Education-Çocukistanbul provides workshops on global issues, scientific thinking, and children’s rights. They focus on renewable energy, climate change, and sustainability, offering programs for pre-school to secondary students. They also conduct teacher training and participate in international education projects.