Timeline

36 months of structured implementation across six Work Packages, from research and curriculum development to pilot training and institutional agreements.
Start Date January 2026
Duration 36 Months
End Date December 2028
Project Phases

Implementation structure

MeDCare follows a phased approach, progressing from analysis to implementation to sustainability.

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Analysis & Design

Needs assessment, stakeholder consultation, and curriculum framework development.

M1-M7
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Capacity building

E-learning platform, VR labs setup, and Training of Trainers in Italy and Spain.

M14 – M24
3

Implementation & Legacy

Pilot training with 40 students, certification, and MoU for double-degree diploma.

M23-M36

36 Months at a glance

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Key Milestones

Critical Checkpoints

Major milestones that mark significant achievements throughout the project lifecycle.

M6
WP6

Multilingual Website Launched

Project website fully operational in English, French, Arabic, and Italian with all communication channels active.

M9
WP2

Needs Assessment Report Completed

80-page Healthcare Technology Competences and Barrier Analysis in Tunisia Report delivered and validated by consortium.

M17
WP3

EQF5 Curriculum Framework Finalized

Double-degree certification framework for Medical Technology & Digital Health Care Technician completed and validated.

M18
WP4

Training of Trainers Completed

ToT programs at ITS Bergamo and VBI Valencia successfully completed. 20 Tunisian trainers certified with Europass credentials.

M24
WP4

E-Learning Platform & VR Labs Operational

AI-supported e-learning platform fully deployed. Biomedical and VR laboratories installed and validated at Elemtiez and ATFP.

M31
WP5

Pilot Training Completed

Six-month pilot training successfully delivered to 40 students. Blockchain micro-credentials issued to all successful trainees.

M36
WP5 WP6

Final Conference & MoU Signing in Tunis

Official signing of MoU for double-degree diploma between ITS, Elemtiez, and ATFP. Project results showcased to 50+ stakeholders.

Events & Mobility

Key Project Events

In-person meetings, training sessions, and conferences scheduled throughout the project.

Consortium Meeting

Kick-off Meeting

  • Jendouba, Tunisia
  • Month 2 (16-18 February 2026)
  • 3 days
  • All partners (12 participants)
Consortium Meeting

Mid-term Meeting

  • Valencia, Spain
  • Month 14 (February 2027)
  • 3 days
  • All partners (12 participants)
Training Mobility

Teacher Training at ITS Bergamo

  • Bergamo, Italy
  • Month 16-17 (Apr-May 2027)
  • 8 days
  • 10 Tunisian trainers
Training Mobility

Teacher Training at VBI Valencia

  • Valencia, Spain
  • Month 17-18 (May-Jun 2027)
  • 8 days
  • 10 Tunisian trainers
Consortium Meeting

Final Consortium Meeting

  • Tunis, Tunisia
  • Month 36 (December 2028)
  • 3 days
  • All partners (12 participants)
Dissemination Event

Final Conference

  • Tunis, Tunisia
  • Month 36 (December 2028)
  • 1 day
  • 50+ stakeholders