Welcome to Academic Bridge
The Academic Bridge’s Matchmaking Map is an innovative tool designed to link municipalities across the European Union with academic institutions and experts. By showcasing municipalities and their specific areas of interest, from environmental sustainability to urban planning and social development, the map serves as a digital meeting ground.
Get Started: Resources and Actions
👩🎓 For Researchers & Students
Prepare for a successful collaboration by reviewing our comprehensive set of guides and resources.
🏛️ For Municipalities
Ready to find academic partners to solve your local challenges? Join our platform to be featured on the map.
- ✅ Gain visibility in the academic community
- ✅ Access innovative, data-driven solutions
- ✅ Enhance the skills of your team
- ✅ Connect with researchers across the EU
- ✅ Find partners for grant applications
How It Works
1
Explore Resources
Review guides and best practices for your role
2
Use the Map
Find partners based on interests and location
3
Connect & Collaborate
Start working together on solutions
Matchmaking map
For more information, click on a marker on the map.
Click here to view the matchmaking map with a detailed table
Why Participate?
We warmly invite municipalities to participate in our digital platform (Academic Bridge), a comprehensive tool designed to foster collaboration between local governments and the academic community.
🎯 Purpose of the Platform
This platform is more than just a map; it’s a multifaceted digital environment that facilitates:
- Academic-Municipal Partnerships
- Knowledge Exchange and Consultation
- Visibility and Collaboration
- Capacity Building
💡 Benefits
- Expert Solutions: Access academic knowledge for local issues
- Visibility: Amplify your challenges within academic sphere
- Knowledge Transfer: Seamless exchange of ideas
- Innovation: Fresh perspectives on urban challenges
- Professional Development: Enhance your team’s capabilities
Join the Platform
We warmly invite municipalities to participate in our digital platform (Academic Bridge), a comprehensive tool designed to foster collaboration between local governments and the academic community. While our initial focus was on Czech municipalities, we are now enthusiastic about extending this opportunity to municipalities around the European Union.
Purpose of the Platform
This platform is more than just a map; it’s a multifaceted digital environment that facilitates:
- Academic-Municipal Partnerships: Connects municipalities with researchers and students across diverse fields to address local challenges through innovative solutions.
- Knowledge Exchange and Consultation: Offers a medium for municipalities to seek academic expertise, gain data-driven insights, and receive evidence-based recommendations for decision-making.
- Visibility and Collaboration: Increases the visibility of municipal challenges within the academic sphere, fostering collaborative problem-solving and innovation.
- Capacity Building: Enhances the skills and knowledge of municipal employees through exposure to academic research and methodologies.
Why Your Participation Matters
- Expert Solutions: Gain access to academic knowledge and innovative solutions for local issues.
- Visibility and Networking: Amplify your municipality’s challenges and initiatives within a wider academic audience.
- Streamlined Knowledge Transfer: Benefit from a seamless exchange of ideas and expertise between governance and academic sectors.
- Innovative Approaches: Collaborate with researchers for fresh perspectives on urban challenges.
- Professional Development: Enhance your team’s capabilities through interaction with academic experts.
What You Need to Provide
To be featured on the platform, your municipality should provide:
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