The THEI2.0 Digital Badges were developed in 2021 as part of the ERASMUS+ funded THEI2.0 project, led by the University of Aveiro. They are designed to support Universities/HEIs in their efforts to become more entrepreneurial by helping raise awareness of the HEInnovate tool and its associated resources, increasing the tool’s usability and enhancing its overall impact. The Digital Badges add value to Universities’/HEIs’ entrepreneurial endeavours by introducing participants to the unique THEI2.0 Profiling Model and encouraging them to develop and implement an effective entrepreneurial action plan for their organisation.
The value of the Badges is that they recognise Individual, Team or Institutional entrepreneurial efforts and they can act as a valuable component to support internal staff and departmental evaluation processes. The award of a Digital Badge highlights entrepreneurial champions who are helping the University/HEI progress on its entrepreneurial journey.
Data supplied by Individuals/Teams/Institutions as part of the Digital Badges application process will be treated as strictly confidential. Data will be managed and stored in accordance with GDPR.
Assessment criteria: Badges will be awarded based on the information provided, assessing the extent to which the applicant has addressed the various questions, has completed the actions and supplied the relevant evidence where required. In some cases, it may be necessary to request clarification, further verification or additional information from the applicant before the Badge can be awarded.
Applicants may apply for each of the three Digital Badges as an:
- Individual
- Department/Group/Faculty
- Institution
Each badge has an explanatory video outlining the application process, learning outcomes and the evidence required for assessment.
The Applicant Guidelines explain how the Badge system works starting with Bronze and then showing the Silver and Gold Badge system.
Click here for the applicant guidelines for ALL of the THEI2.0 Digital Badges.
Then start with the next tab for Bronze.
Once you get your Bronze Badge, you can apply for your Silver Badge and finally your Gold Badge.
