TAURUS

Talent Accelerator for the agrifood food manufactUring industRy: Re-skilling and Up-skilling of European workers and potential employees, SMEs counselling and guidance
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Participants

5 members

Start Year

2025

Scope

European

Funding Framework

ERASMUS-EDU-2024-POL-EXP

Budget

1.006.773,70€

Duration

36 months

About Taurus

TAURUS accelerates digital transformation in Europe’s agrifood manufacturing sector by developing the first AI-powered Talent Accelerator. The project supports SMEs, workers, and future employees in identifying skill gaps, offering personalized training, and guiding the transition to Industry 4.0 and 5.0.

Assessment and Guidance Lab

Supporting SMEs with strategic tools for their transition to Industry 4.0 and 5.0.

Re-skilling and Up-skilling Lab

Training materials have been designed to be engaging, informative and easy to follow.

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TAURUS
Key Objectives 

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1. Skills mapping

Comprehensive Mapping and Development of Training Materials for the Agrifood Manufacturing Industry's Transition to Industry 4.0 and 5.0 

2. Digital platform

Develop and implement an intelligence-based digital Talent Accelerator Platform tailored for the EU agrifood manufacturing sector

3. Competitiveness

Enhance agrifood manufacturing companies' competitiveness through AI-Driven talent development strategies and in-Company training Activities

4. Workforce training

Elevate Workforce Competence through Customised, Practical Training Programs.

5. Pilot deployment

Roll out the Talent Accelerator pilot program in two phases. TAURUS aims to bridge skill gaps and enhance employability by providing a dynamic and engaging training platform that supports continuous skill development and professional growth

6. Employer engagement

Mobilize Employers and Conduct Comprehensive Outreach Campaigns with Integrated Career Guidance and Counselling.

TAURUS Project Focus

Supporting SME Transformation

Helping agrifood manufacturing SMEs advance toward Industry 4.0 and 5.0 through assessment, strategic planning and tailored guidance.

Strengthening Workforce Skills

Reskilling and upskilling workers, job seekers and in-transition individuals so they can meet the demands of a modern, digital agrifood sector.

Building the Talent Accelerator Platform

Developing an AI-driven digital platform that uses skills intelligence to match users with the right training and produce personalised roadmaps.

Designing Targeted Training Programmesly

Creating training materials and practical learning pathways aligned with the real needs of SMEs, workers and emerging technologies.

Delivering Personalised Support

Providing mentoring, coaching and counselling services to help companies and individuals apply their learning and accelerate change.

Running Pilot Implementation

Rolling out the Talent Accelerator with SMEs and hundreds of participants to validate the tools, training experiences and strategic roadmaps.

Engaging Public-Private Stakeholders

Collaborating with training centres, employment services, policy makers and industry networks to co-create strategies and support the green and digital transition.

Ensuring Long-Term Impact and Scalability

Monitoring outcomes, refining methods and building a sustainable model that can be replicated across regions and other sectors.





Role of EPBS in TAURUS

Skills &
Training

EPBS supports skills mapping and the design of training pathways aligned with Industry 4.0 and 5.0.

Platform
Development

EPBS contributes to the Talent Accelerator platform design, ensuring relevance and high-quality user experience.

Sustainability & Exploitation

EPBS leads the sustainability planning, shaping long-term exploitation models and business strategies.

Communication & Policy Engagement

EPBS helps drive stakeholder engagement, dissemination, and policy-related activities across Europe.

Project Partners