EU-Funded Erasmus+ NSIS Project Launches Digital Research and…

Sarah J · 2026-03-12T15:58:52.000Z

A new European Union co-funded initiative under the Erasmus+ programme is set to introduce a 10-module training programme focused on digital research skills, data capabilities, and entrepreneurship for universities across India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. The initiative is part of the NSIS project, which aims to strengthen research ecosystems and innovation capacity within higher education institutions across South Asia. The programme was highlighted during the National Awareness Day 2026 organised under the NSIS project and hosted at Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (MRIIRS) in collaboration with MIT World Peace University, Pune, and Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai. The event brought together academic leaders, researchers, and policy stakeholders from Europe and South Asia to discuss ways to strengthen digital research capabilities and support university-led innovation. The training curriculum will focus on key areas such as digital literacy, data skills, intellectual property rights (IPR), academic publishing, research commercialisation, and entrepreneurship development. Through these modules, the initiative aims to equip universities with the digital competencies required to support innovation-driven growth and stronger research collaboration across the region. Experts involved in the project highlighted that modern universities play a crucial role in enabling innovation ecosystems by connecting research, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship. By encouraging collaboration between European and South Asian institutions, the Erasmus+ NSIS project aims to promote knowledge exchange, joint research initiatives, and the adoption of global best practices in innovation management. In the long term, the initiative is expected to strengthen university-industry collaboration, promote startup culture within academic institutions, and create sustainable frameworks for research-driven entrepreneurship and innovation across the region.

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