The AIRinVET framework for applied innovation and research in VET is published

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The Framework for Applied Innovation and Research in Vocational Education and Training is designed for VET centres aiming to strengthen their impact in Research and Innovation (R&I). It serves as a dynamic and inclusive guide, not merely a set of rigid guidelines but a flexible structure adaptable to diverse challenges such as policy environments, local conditions, and institutional needs.
Because of the fact that there are many elements that need to be taken into account when a VET centre wants to initiate or scale up its R&I activities, it can be a complex process to obtain an overview of its state of affairs. Within this Framework, all elements are therefore clustered per relevant area. The various areas in their turn, form four Dimensions:
Impact: covers the main objectives for conducting R&I activities, and the desired impact. Activities: offers an insight into the activities and functions of the VET center, that are relevant for R&I activities. R&I: is allowing the institution for VET education to dive deeper into the R&I activities that it would like to be involved in, (e.g. various research methods and the various forms research output can have (like prototypes, articles, proof of concept, etc.). Governance: focuses on how to organise R&I activities, how to fund them, and cooperation with partners.

More extensive descriptions of these dimensions are included in chapter 4 of this report. You can read the full report in FRAMEWORK