Education & Skills

Education is the cornerstone of individual empowerment, societal progress, and economic resilience. From early childhood to lifelong learning, education systems worldwide face increasing the challenge of adapting to the rapid pace of technological advancement, the green transition, and evolving labor markets. The challenge today is to build inclusive, future-ready education ecosystems that equip learners with the skills they need to thrive.

As a response, higher education is seeing major changes. The sector is expanding significantly, with an increasing number of public and private institutions that welcome a growing number of students. Both access to higher education and the diversity of courses are on the rise. At the same time, the HE market has become globalised and is undergoing digital transformation. Finally, HE is placing a much stronger focus on employability and entrepreneurial skills development through new modes of teaching and learning.

Technopolis has been working in the area of higher education for over fifteen years. We have a dedicated Higher Education Group, which brings together national and international expertise from across all of our offices. We have studied changes in the system, investigated how businesses can work more effectively with higher education institutions, and evaluated programmes and projects which improve individual skills and competences.

Technopolis Group works across the entire education and skills spectrum, including:

Early childhood education and learning
School education
Higher education
Vocational education and training (VET)
Lifelong learning and adult education

While our work has traditionally focused on higher education, our expertise now spans the entire education system, recognising the interconnectedness of learning pathways from early childhood to lifelong learning. Our dedicated Education and Skills team brings together experts from across our international offices. We conduct in-depth evaluations, facilitate stakeholder dialogues, and deliver actionable insights to support decision-makers in shaping future-ready education systems.

Global Reach, Lasting Impact

We collaborate with a wide range of clients, including the European Commission, national ministries, international organisations such as the OECD, and individual education institutions and foundations. Our work empowers stakeholders to navigate change, embrace innovation, and achieve sustainable outcomes across education ecosystems.

Our approach combines evidence-based analysis, comprehensive system evaluations, and capacity-building, ensuring education systems are resilient, inclusive, and responsive to societal and economic needs.

Our Focus Areas

We provide expert services across key themes shaping the future of education and skills development:

Internationalisation of education: Supporting cross-border collaboration, student and staff mobility, and international partnerships in (higher) education.
Innovation and entrepreneurship (education): Promoting entrepreneurial mindsets and skills through innovative learning approaches.
Governance, structures, and financing: Enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of education systems through policy reviews, system evaluations, and funding analysis.
Knowledge transfer and education ecosystems: Strengthening partnerships between education providers, industry, and society to drive innovation and skill development.
Green transition of education: Integrating sustainability into education systems, including the development of green skills and climate-conscious learning pathways.
Digital transformation of education: Promoting digital skills, online learning, and technology-enabled education solutions to enhance accessibility and quality.

Future skills and the future of work: Addressing evolving labor market needs, with a particular focus on EU priorities, including initiatives under DG Employment. This includes promoting STEM competencies essential for emerging job markets and innovation-driven economies.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion: Promoting inclusive education systems that provide equal opportunities for all learners.

Partnering for Progress

At Technopolis Group, we collaborate with education stakeholders worldwide to design and deliver impactful policies, programmes, and initiatives. We understand education not only from the perspective of learners and institutions but also through the lens of employers, policymakers, and communities.

Whether evaluating national education strategies, supporting international partnerships, or promoting innovation in teaching and learning, we remain committed to advancing education systems that empower individuals and drive societal progress.

For more information, please reach out to Zsuzsa Jávorka, Partner, and Lisa Nieth, Principal Consultant.