Knowledge platform for transferring research and innovation in footwear manufacturing

Abstract

Knowledge 4Foot (K4F) is an ERASMUS+ project which is running for a period of three years (2015-2018) within the framework of Key Action 2: Cooperation for Innovation and the Exchange of Good Practices/Strategic Partnerships for Higher Education. The project will develop and demonstrate new types of cooperation between universities, research organisations and business, which is based on open innovation aimed to increase the flows of knowledge. The three sides of the 'knowledge triangle' are joined through K4F project in order to enhance the contribution of higher education to growth in EU footwear sector, as well as its attractiveness in partner countries by applying good practices and mastering the most advanced methodologies for transferring the results of research into business environment thought real project-based work focused on technological transfer. The Knowledge4Foot project introduces innovative tools to adapt and update the learning and training curricula of higher education providers for managers, designers, and engineers, in order to achieve greater creativity, innovation and high performance in European footwear manufacturing and related sectors.