The European market for printed, flexible, and organic electronics (PFOE) is poised for remarkable growth, with projections indicating an increase from €37.8 billion in 2020 to €68 billion by 2030. This rapid technological and commercial advancement, however, is not being matched by the development of professional training, leading to significant difficulties in finding qualified workers.
The gap is especially pronounced in vocational education between EQF levels 3-5 and the up-skilling and reskilling of company employees, compared to the more established tertiary education sector where Master’s degrees in flexible electronics are available. The sector’s high degree of innovation has resulted in a shortage of adequately developed professors, trainers, curricula, and credentials.
Enter the INFINITE Project, designed to achieve vocational excellence in digital printing, flexible, and organic electronics. INFINITE is built on three fundamental pillars: teaching and learning, cooperation and partnership, and governance and funding. By addressing these critical areas, the project aims to provide a sustainable solution to the sector’s skills shortage and drive future growth.
