ICDET / EDUCATION & INNOVATION
THE SP@CE+
Learning production system
Education reimagined. Daily life transformed. Future ready.
An education and training ecosystem connecting schools, universities and companies through practical projects, creativity and real-world experience.
AN INNOVATIVE ECOSYSTEM
Education beyond the classroom.
Our vision for the future
A world where education and industry work hand in hand, developing individuals who are knowledgeable, adaptable, creative and ready for work.
THE SP@CE+ is more than an educational project. It sets out a vision for a living ecosystem where schools, universities and companies work together to shape the future of learning.
Students, teachers and professionals collaborate in an environment that connects creativity, technology and real-world experience. From STEM to art, from robotics to entrepreneurship, different disciplines contribute to growth, discovery and connection.
Here, ideas turn into action and learning becomes part of everyday life. Participants contribute to a smarter, more sustainable and human-centred future through shared projects and practical experience.
This page presents the ecosystem vision of THE SP@CE+ and its proposed components. Contact ICDET to confirm the availability of specific facilities, equipment, activities and partnership arrangements.
BENEFITS FOR STAKEHOLDERS
Shared participation. Shared value.
The ecosystem aims to create practical benefits for education providers, companies and learners.
Schools
Access to industry resources, greater visibility and partnerships that connect education with practice.
Universities
Stronger collaboration with companies and opportunities to support the employability of graduates.
Companies
Connections with future talent and opportunities to contribute to innovative student-led solutions.
Students
Hands-on experience, international exposure, mentoring and skills that support further study and employment.
A FRAMEWORK BEYOND TIME AND PLACE
Learning without classroom boundaries.
The framework is designed to connect learning, innovation and collaboration beyond classrooms, timetables and national borders.
It turns the school into a living learning environment, designed by and for the people inside it: students, teachers and partners. Learning connects with everyday projects, professional practice and shared interests.
COLLABORATIVE STEM ENVIRONMENT
Future Forge
At the centre of this vision is Future Forge: a dynamic STEM environment where students and teachers co-create their learning ecosystem.
More than a laboratory, it is a collaborative environment where disciplines meet, projects develop and education connects with real-world practice. Students and teachers do not simply use it; they help build and improve it over time.
Collaboration across sectors
Fields ranging from medicine and robotics to design and aerospace interact and develop ideas together.
Different professional paths
The framework creates space for different interests, disciplines and professional ambitions.
Continuous co-creation
Students, teachers and partners contribute to the development of the ecosystem and its projects.
THE NETWORK
A network designed for the future of learning.
The framework brings together complementary contributions from education, organisations and industry.
High Schools & Vocational Schools
Innovative daily frameworks combining academic learning with practical, project-based experiences.
Organisations
Coordination of international interns, trainees and educational staff, alongside the development and testing of learning methodologies.
Universities
Academic expertise from Bulgaria and abroad, joint research initiatives and potential opportunities for dual enrolment through participating institutions.
Companies
Equipment, mentorship, internships and real-world business experience connecting education with the modern labour market.
OUR OBJECTIVES
Turn learning into living.
Connect education and employment
Support the transition from school to employment through internships, apprenticeships and mentoring.
Co-create projects and solutions
Bring stakeholders together to develop shared projects, research and innovation.
Develop skills and initiative
Strengthen entrepreneurship, problem-solving and digital literacy through practical learning.
Exchange knowledge and experience
Connect the perspectives of students, educators, universities and companies through collaborative work.
THE CORE OF THE SP@CE+
From ideas to action.
Five connected components bring collaboration, practical learning and educational progression into one framework.
Virtual Platform
A digital hub for collaboration, shared projects, webinars and job boards.
Workshops & Events
Hackathons, career fairs, skills training and networking sessions connecting learners and partners.
Student Pathways
Learning and development plans connecting school, university and career opportunities.
R&D Hubs
Research and development environments where students and companies work together on real-world solutions.
Mentorship Network
Structured support from academic and industry mentors, connecting educational development with professional experience.
LABs / LEARNING THROUGH PRACTICE
Explore. Create. Build.
The LABs form the practical learning environments in the ecosystem vision, connecting different disciplines through projects and experimentation.
IT LAB
Digital innovation, coding, cybersecurity and software development through practical projects.
TECH LAB
Practical engineering, electronics and applied technology projects connecting technical knowledge with hands-on experience.
DESIGN LAB
Product design and aesthetics, including 3D prototyping and printing, so learners can develop ideas and create physical models and solutions.
ART LAB
Artistic expression, visual storytelling and cultural innovation through creative projects.
MED LAB
Diagnostics-related education, health projects and prevention awareness in a dedicated learning environment.
ROBO LAB
Robotics, artificial intelligence experimentation and automation systems explored through practical activities.
PROD LAB
Media production, video, audio and digital storytelling in a studio-based learning environment.
CONS LAB
Architecture, sustainable construction and urban planning explored through design and practical projects.
SENS LAB
Immersive sensory environments designed to explore perception, empathy and inclusion.
LEGO LAB
Hands-on learning with LEGO, developing problem-solving, engineering and teamwork through building and play.
ZONEs / EXPANDING LEARNING HORIZONS
Connect learning with everyday life.
The ZONEs complement the LABs with opportunities to explore science, culture, creativity and wellbeing.
GEO Zone
Hands-on geography and earth sciences through mapping, drones and field studies.
BIO Zone
Practical biology, environmental projects, biodiversity studies and life sciences.
NUTRI Zone
Nutrition-focused projects exploring healthy lifestyles, cooking science and food innovation.
WELLNESS Zone
Physical activity, yoga, martial arts and resilience training that connect movement with personal wellbeing.
CULTURE Zone
Intercultural learning through traditions, languages, arts and global citizenship.
WELLBEING Zone
A supportive learning environment for mental health awareness, emotional development and stress management.
XR Zone
Immersive, game-based and experiential learning using extended reality technologies.
TUNE Zone
Music production, performance and sound design, connecting creative expression with technology.
ART Zone
Painting, design and multimedia activities that help learners express ideas through visual creativity.
LET'S BUILD TOGETHER
Help shape THE SP@CE+.
Are you a school, university, organisation, company or learner interested in practical education? Tell us about your ideas, experience and learning needs. Contact ICDET to discuss how you could contribute to the ecosystem.