About the Project
HEALTH-TECH is an Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) project aimed at strengthening biomedical engineering education and innovation through international collaboration.
The project focuses on the establishment of Biomedical Engineering Technology Centers in partner universities, the development of high-quality training modules, and the promotion of strong cooperation between academia, healthcare institutions, and industry.
By combining education, research, and practical training, HEALTH-TECH contributes to enhancing skills, fostering innovation, and supporting the adoption of advanced healthcare technologies.
Objectives
The main objectives of the HEALTH-TECH project are:
- Establish and equip Biomedical Engineering Technology Centers in partner institutions
- Develop innovative and practice-oriented training modules for students and professionals
- Strengthen collaboration between academia, healthcare sector, and industry
- Promote research, innovation, and the adoption of advanced biomedical technologies
Project Information
- Programme: Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE)
- Project Number: 101237319
- Duration: 36 months
- Coordinator: Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), Spain
Partnership
The HEALTH-TECH project brings together a consortium of academic and institutional partners from Europe and partner countries.
The consortium includes:
- Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), Spain – Project Coordinator
- Izmir Bakircay University (IZBU), Türkiye
- Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT), Egypt
- Tanta University (TU), Egypt
- Carthage University (UCAR), Tunisia
- University of Monastir (UM), Tunisia
- Centre de Calcul El Khawarizmi (CCK), Tunisia
Activities
The project includes a range of activities designed to support capacity building and knowledge exchange, including:
- Development of training modules and educational materials
- Establishment of Biomedical Engineering Technology Centers
- Organization of workshops, training sessions, and mobility activities
- Consortium meetings and coordination activities
- Dissemination and stakeholder engagement actions
Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.