About the Project
BeyondScale - Developing the Organisational Capacity of Higher Education Institutions using the HEInnovate platform to facilitate peer learning and a pan-European community of practice
The BeyondScale project addressed the challenge of enhancing entrepreneurial and innovative capacities within higher education institutions (HEIs) to better connect them with their regional economies. Many HEIs struggle to align their organizational capabilities with the demands of entrepreneurship and innovation, limiting their ability to contribute to regional development and policy-making. BeyondScale sought to bridge this gap by leveraging the HEInnovate self-assessment tool to foster institutional transformation and collaboration.
The main objectives of the project were to strengthen the role of HEIs in regional ecosystems, improve organizational practices, and promote policy development in entrepreneurship and innovation. BeyondScale focused on creating a community of practice among HEIs and policymakers and developing actionable tools and methodologies. Key activities included the development of institutional case studies, user stories to document challenges and solutions, and the facilitation of workshops to encourage the exchange of best practices across partner institutions.
