Interreg ASP Project: Apollo

02/06/2026

On Saturday, May 30th, a lecture was delivered to the students of the Bachelor’s Degree Programme at FHV – Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences, during which the European project Interreg Alpine Space APOLLO was presented. 🎓

The students attending the programme are part-time students who are already actively working in business and industry. This created a particularly valuable exchange between academic research and professional practice, enriching the discussion with real-world experiences and perspectives from different sectors.

The session focused on the APOLLO project’s mission to improve wellbeing, work-life balance, digital inclusion, and social innovation in Alpine regions through the use of digital technologies and collaborative welfare approaches.

Particular attention was given to FHV’s contribution to the project. FHV is actively involved in the design and development of digital and human-centered solutions supporting social innovation and territorial welfare. In addition, FHV developed the Apollo Joint Service Database, a collaborative digital platform designed to support communication, knowledge sharing, stakeholder interaction, and the exchange of innovative practices among project partners and regional actors.

A sincere thank you to all students and participants for their interest, engagement, and active participation! 🤝

28/05/2026

The Slovenian partners continue with the implementation of pilot activities within the Interreg ASP Project: Apollo 🚀

On 25 May 2026, we held a workshop at the Municipality of Novo mesto entitled “Successful Communication with Demanding and Difficult Customers”. 🤝

Through practical examples and the exchange of experiences, participants explored:
🔹 how to recognize different types of demanding customers,
🔹 how to prevent conflicts from escalating,
🔹 how to maintain professional and respectful communication even in challenging situations,
🔹 why empathy and clear communication are essential when working with people.

Special attention was also given to communication with vulnerable target groups ❤️ and to finding approaches that help create a more inclusive and accessible user experience for all citizens.

Special thanks to lecturer Boštjan Polutnik for the excellent workshop delivery, and to all participants for their active involvement, open discussion, and valuable contributions 🙌

27/04/2026

Slovenian partners of the Apollo project successfully carried out the first part of the pilot training 💡

On Thursday, April 23, 2026, the pilot training titled “From Security to Practice: Effective Support for Users of e-Services” took place at the Municipality of Novo mesto.

Participants:
✔️ learned about the current state and development of the new digital platform,
✔️ deepened their understanding of digital security, ethics, and data protection,
✔️ enhanced their skills through a practical workshop focused on supporting users in the use of e-services.

Special emphasis was placed on recognizing common user challenges, effectively guiding users through digital processes, and ensuring safe and responsible practices.

The APOLLO project continues to strengthen collaboration between public institutions, research organizations, and the local environment for a better digital future. 🚀

09/02/2026

Under the roof of the APOLLO project, a Winter School focusing on Future Foresight: Developing Applied Strategic Foresight Competencies has been designed. The programme is fully online, conducted in English, and open to students, researchers, and professionals, with the possibility to earn 6 ECTS credits

The Winter School enables participants to:

understand the frameworks and processes underpinning strategic foresight and futures thinking,
identify and analyse trends, drivers, and weak signals using advanced AI-powered foresight tools,
map and model divergent future scenarios that support strategic planning and innovation,
design and test actionable strategies aligned with emerging futures based on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),
collaborate and network with foresight professionals, innovators, and researchers across sectors,
apply foresight tools to develop resilient, future-ready strategies within their organisational context.

📅 February–March 2026
💻 Online | 🎓 6 ECTS | 💶 Registration fee applies
🕒 New registration deadline: 9 February 2026 (-> Extension)

👉 Program details & application:

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10/12/2025

We are excited to share the information that the APOLLO project consortium has launched a further newsletter article. 🎉

CIK Trebnje has published an article about pilot implementation in Novičke, an online magazine for adult education providers in Slovenia. The purpose of the article is to inform Slovenian project stakeholders (and beyond) about the current status of the project and announce the next steps. 🎯

Link to the article: https://enovicke.acs.si/projekt-apollo-za-boljso-blaginjo-delovno-aktivnega-prebivalstva/

Link to the CIK Trebnje post: https://www.facebook.com/ciktrebnnje/posts/pfbid038G8poeXHec6MgZSxXLsaZ7PFM4iejsi2CZ9rf8dL7HvshgKSohLFQTmhYTHvg5t7l

01/12/2025

📜The Municipality of Novo Mesto has recently featured an article in its municipality’s newsletter detailing the progress of the Apollo project.

This Apollo pilot initiative, a collaboration with the Faculty of Organisation Studies (FOŠ) and the Centre for Education and Culture (CIK) Trebnje, aims to develop digital solutions that will simplify the way citizens interact with the municipal administration and access public services. 🤝

To learn more about the advancements in the Pilot Slovenia, we invite you to read the full article. 👉

Link to the article: https://www.novomesto.si/en/news/2025090908014268

28/11/2025

We’re excited to share that our Interreg Alpine Space project APOLLO has been featured by the Austria Presse Agentur (APA). 🎉

The article sheds light on the central question at the heart of APOLLO: how work can be shaped so that it remains productive while also being personally fulfilling, and how quality of life can become less dependent on a fixed physical workplace.

Drawing on our research and the outcomes of regional pilot activities, the article highlights the importance of strengthening work–life balance through flexible and family-friendly structures. It also emphasizes the need to expand digital skills and digital participation for people of all ages, and shows how digital tools can enhance access to public services and contribute to community wellbeing.

This national media attention helps increase visibility for our Austrian pilot initiatives and brings APOLLO’s impact to a broader audience. Together—through research, innovation, and collaboration with our communities—we can help shape a positive future for the Alpine regions. ⛰️

Link to the article:

27/11/2025

👍 We’re excited to share that the Apollo project had the privilege of participating in this year's Annual Forum of the EUSALP on the 25th and 26th of October. It was a unique opportunity to engage, and we took the chance to proactively communicate the Apollo project and its objectives to the various participants and stakeholders at the Forum.

We shared insights and discussed the importance of transnational cooperation across the Alpine Space, particularly with regard to our project objectives and pilot implementation. Additionally, we presented the Call for Interest for Service Providers at the EUSALP Action Group 3 (AG) booth, aiming to expand the Apollo stakeholder network across various fields of expertise: politics, policy-making, administration, NCPs, academia, sports, and more.

Many thanks for this unique opportunity. Let’s keep in contact! 🤝

Homepage: https://lnkd.in/eaCTbpRf
Call for Interest for Service Providers: https://lnkd.in/eQpStYUH

25/09/2025

The APOLLO project consortium held its second Transnational Project Meeting (TPM) in Slovenia. Over two productive days, the partners presented and discussed the project’s progress in depth. Twinning activities were carried out to foster transnational collaboration and align the pilot activities. A special thanks goes to the Fakulteta za organizacijske študije v Novem mestu (FOS) for graciously hosting us in Novo Mesto.

16/09/2025

We're excited to announce that our project partner, the Municipality of Doren, has launched the first service provider offers on the Apollo Hub:

📌 Training on “Artificial Intelligence for Everyday Life – For Beginners”
Location & Date: Unser Klein Wien, Doren - 17 September 2025, 19:00 - 21:30
More information & registration: https://apollo.labs.fhv.at/providers/kunstliche-intelligenz-ki-leicht-gemacht-fur-einsteigerinnen/

📌 Training on “Digital Public Services and ID Austria – My Digital Signature”
Location & Date: Unser Klein Wien, Doren - 01 October 2025, 19:00 - 21:30
More information & registration:
https://apollo.labs.fhv.at/providers/vortrag-digitale-amtswege-und-id-austria-meine-digitale-signatur/

📌 Training on “Word, Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Email & More – Digital Made Easy”
Location & Date: Mittelschule Doren - 6 evening sessions, starting on 10 November 2025, held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 18:00 to 21:00
More information & registration: https://apollo.labs.fhv.at/providers/workshop-word-excel/

Please note: All events are free of charge.

Are you interested in these offers?
Or would you like to share your own service with the community?

👉 Visit our homepage to discover the current offers and to contribute your own: https://apollo.labs.fhv.at/