The initiative was open to non-profit organisations with a strong presence and in-depth knowledge of the local or transnational context in the following countries: Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia and Slovenia.
The platform remained active throughout the year, with applications accepted on a rolling basis from 22 July 2024 to 30 April 2025.
Priority was given to projects adopting a multidimensional approach, capable of addressing not only educational challenges but also the underlying factors that directly impact educational inequality among young people in the countries where UniCredit operates.
Eligible initiatives were required to focus on one or more of the following areas:
Prevention of early school leaving
Teacher training and development
Promotion of university completion
Enhancement of employability by equipping students with skills relevant to the labour market