DesignSmart: Empowering VET and Women Entrepreneurs for Sustainable Fashion Innovation

<< Objectives >>Addressing the gap in AI-driven sustainability and digital transformation, Design Smart aims to strengthen VET provider's capacity to equip SMEs—especially women entrepreneurs—with essential digital and green skills. Through a VET Curriculum, AI ChatBot, Eco-Fashion Simulator, OERs, mentorship programs, and micro-credentials, SMEs will improve their capacity to integrate AI and circular economy models, fostering long-term competitiveness and policy influence.<< Implementation >>Design Smart will:• Conduct research and create a Sustainable Fashion and AI Curriculum• Build an e-learning platform with OERs and micro-credentials• Develop an Eco-Fashion Simulator and AI-powered ChatBot• Develop a Self-Assessment Tool for SMEs• Provide workshops for SMEs and VET educators on digital sustainability• Launch a Mentorship Program for Women Entrepreneurs• Facilitate peer mentoring for SMEs to drive innovation• Publish a Policy Paper and conduct Dissemination Activities<< Results >>•Empower SMEs and women entrepreneurs through AI-driven sustainability training, mentorship, and innovation•Strengthen VET providers with OERs, digital toolkits, and AI-powered learning tools for sustainable fashion and business education•Enhance digital learning via an Eco-Fashion Simulator, AI ChatBot, and micro-credentials•Advocate for policy reforms to integrate AI sustainability into VET and SME training• Foster European collaboration on sustainability and digital transformation