The DICE Accelerator has officially kicked off its pilot phase, with students and educators from Universidad de Alcalá (Spain), TUKE (Slovakia), and IUL (Italy) leading the charge. This exciting stage blends academic learning with hands-on digital engagement, aimed at strengthening connections between universities and their surrounding communities.
Participants are applying digital tools to tackle real-world issues, building skills while making a tangible impact. Below are some of the standout initiatives emerging from the pilot phase:
Boosting Small Business Visibility
Students are working alongside local businesses to upgrade their digital presence. From social media strategies to customer engagement tactics, these collaborations are helping small enterprises thrive in the digital economy — while giving students practical experience.
Fueling Startups with Digital Storytelling
In cooperation with the IUL Virtual Incubator, students are creating multimedia content to support startups focused on sustainability and education. Their work is amplifying these ventures’ visibility and helping them better communicate their missions.
Raising Awareness on Chemical Submission
To promote youth safety, students are developing digital campaigns focused on the dangers of chemical submission. This initiative demonstrates how digital engagement can spread critical knowledge and support responsible decision-making.
These pilot projects show the DICE Accelerator’s potential to turn students into active community contributors and digital changemakers. The insights gained will feed directly into refining the DICE Digital Accelerator methodology.
Stay tuned for more stories and outcomes from these ongoing efforts!
