TESS

Trusted European Scholar Data Space

Project information

Project	TESS Trusted European Scholar Data Space
Duration	1.3.2026-28.2.2029
Partners	Coordinator: Innovalia Association (INNO), Espanja Partners: SQS, Espanja KDNE ja AMTAL, Turkki KAINO & LAMIA, Kreikka CMQE, Ranska TARTU, Viro HAMK, Suomi SKILLS Finland, Suomi
Funders	Erasmus+ Forward-looking project
Budget	145 520 € (HAMK)

We are developing a European vocational education data space that enables secure data sharing across countries. The data space supports decision-making, enhances education, and strengthens alignment with the evolving needs of working life.

We are transforming how data in vocational education is collected, shared, and used across Europe. We build and pilot the European VET Data Space (EVDS), which enables the secure sharing, utilization, and analysis of data across organizational and national boundaries.

We address the challenges of fragmented and inconsistent data collection by introducing more harmonized practices. We support decision-making with up-to-date and reliable information and strengthen the impact of vocational education.

We work together with European partners, combining technology development, piloting, and stakeholder collaboration to create a sustainable and scalable solution.

At HAMK, we develop and pilot solutions in practice and support organizations in adopting data-driven approaches and developing education to meet the needs of working life.

Target group

We work with key stakeholders in vocational education and skills development:

representatives of working life and employers
vocational education providers
policymakers and authorities
research and development organizations
technology providers

Operating area

We operate through European collaboration and bring together partners from several countries, including Spain, France, Greece, Turkey, Estonia, and Finland.