About DIGITRACE
A European project for digital traceability, compliance and sustainable SMEs
DIGITRACE supports SMEs and education providers in understanding and implementing Digital Product Passport requirements by combining role-based training, sector-specific support, digital tools and collaboration across Europe.
The project brings together a diverse consortium of 10 partners from 5 European countries, including SME support organizations, universities, technology companies and industry associations.
Why This Project Matters
The context driving the need for DIGITRACE
EU Green & Digital Transition
Europe is accelerating its twin transition towards sustainability and digitalisation.
Growing Need for Transparency
Consumers, regulators and markets demand greater product transparency and traceability.
DPP Requirements
Digital Product Passports will become mandatory for many product categories across the EU.
Practical SME Support
Most SMEs lack the resources and knowledge to implement DPP solutions on their own.
Education–Business Connection
VET providers and HEIs need updated curricula that reflect industry needs.
Project Objectives
Six core objectives guiding the DIGITRACE project
Support SMEs in DPP readiness
Help small and medium enterprises understand and prepare for Digital Product Passport requirements.
Improve digital and green skills
Develop targeted training that builds competences in digital traceability and sustainability.
Create role- and sector-specific training
Tailored learning paths for managers, ICT staff, production teams and more across key sectors.
Develop practical digital tools
Build and share software solutions that make DPP implementation accessible for SMEs.
Create a knowledge-sharing ecosystem
Establish a Knowledge Hub as a central resource for the DPP community.
Support long-term uptake
Drive dissemination, policy engagement and sustainability beyond the project lifetime.
How DIGITRACE Works
Four main phases of the project
Needs Analysis
Mapping SME needs, existing resources and gaps across sectors and countries.
Development
Creating training curricula, digital tools, sector guidelines and the Knowledge Hub.
Training & Piloting
Delivering training, testing tools and gathering feedback from SMEs and educators.
Dissemination & Sustainability
Sharing results, engaging policymakers and ensuring long-term impact.
Expected Results
Key outputs and impacts of the DIGITRACE project
DIGITRACE is co-funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ programme. Views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or EACEA.