"DEEP – Unveiling deep stories and boosting emotional intelligence to empower citizens against disinformation"

Programme: Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values Programme (CERV)

Duration: 1.02.2026 – 31.01.2027

www.deep-stories.eu

DEEP project aims to strengthen young people’s resilience to disinformation by addressing its emotional and narrative-driven dimensions. Targeting young people aged 18–25 in Bulgaria, Germany, Lithuania, Poland, Romania and Serbia, the project combines media literacy, emotional intelligence and critical thinking approaches to help participants recognise and resist emotionally charged disinformation narratives.

DEEP develops and tests an innovative methodology based on the analysis of “deep stories” –  emotionally resonant narratives influencing beliefs, trust and susceptibility to misinformation. The project will deliver research, co-created interventions, educational tools and policy recommendations supporting democratic resilience and informed civic participation across Europe.

As project coordinator, ASM plays a leading role in the methodological, research, coordination and implementation activities of DEEP:

• Deep Stories methodology: ASM is responsible for designing a structured and scalable research framework for identifying and analysing emotionally resonant narratives linked to disinformation.
• Field research: ASM is responsible for focus groups and in-depth interviews implementation in Poland and comparative analyses carried out across participating countries.
• Co-creation and stakeholder engagement: ASM implements co-creation activities involving young people, educators, civil society organisations and policymakers in Poland. The company supports the development of citizen-driven interventions, media literacy tools and policy recommendations tailored to different cultural and social contexts.
• Dissemination, policy dialogue and sustainability: ASM implements communication, dissemination and policy dialogue activities supporting the visibility and long-term impact of the project. It contributes to the preparation of national and EU-level policy recommendations, dissemination events and the development of a scalable framework for countering emotionally driven disinformation across Europe.

"PEDAID3 – Positive Energy District supported by AI and Data-Driven-Decisions"

Programme: Driving Urban Transition (DUT)

Duration: 1.01.2026 – 31.12.2028

www.pedaid3project.eu

PEDAID3 focuses on supporting the development and management of Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) through the use of artificial intelligence, data-driven decision-making and user-centred digital solutions. The project aims to develop a platform that helps cities and stakeholders design, implement and manage PED solutions more effectively, while ensuring that the developed technologies respond to the real needs of end users and urban communities.

The project combines technological development with co-creation, stakeholder engagement and socio-economic research. Pilot cities, including Rzeszów, play a central role in testing and validating the developed solutions. The project also supports knowledge exchange between cities and contributes to the wider adoption of PED approaches across Europe.

In the PEDAID3 project, ASM acts as an expert and leader in co-creation, stakeholder engagement, user-centred design and socio-economic research activities supporting the development of the PEDAID3 platform:

• Co-creation and stakeholder engagement: ASM leads co-creation activities with users and stakeholders in pilot cities, particularly in Rzeszów, ensuring that project solutions reflect the needs and expectations of end users.
• Research, data collection and analysis: ASM coordinates field research activities across participating countries and conducts research activities in Poland as well as is also responsible for analysing collected data and preparing recommendations for the PEDAID3 platform.
• User-centred design and interface development: ASM contributes to the development of human-centred interfaces and supports partners in translating research findings into user-friendly technological solutions ensuring that the developed interfaces and functionalities meet the expectations of different stakeholder groups and end users.
• Pilot activities, dissemination and knowledge exchange: ASM supports pilot implementation activities in Poland and collaborates with municipalities, stakeholders and PED initiatives to facilitate knowledge exchange and mutual learning.

"VET5.0– Transforming Vocational Education Through Advancing Learner-Centricity, Education 5.0, and Lifelong Learning for Industry 4.0/5.0 in Rural Regions"

Programme: Erasmus+

Duration: 1.05.2026 – 30.04.2030

VET5.0 project focuses on modernising vocational education and training towards Education 5.0 and Industry 4.0/5.0, with a particular focus on rural areas. The project promotes a learner-centric approach, lifelong learning and flexible education pathways based on micro-credentials, adaptive learning and advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, immersive learning and gamification.

The project will establish an Excellence Academy bringing together six Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs). Partners will develop new training programmes, distance learning laboratories and solutions supporting digital and green transformation in manufacturing and industry. VET5.0 also focuses on upskilling educators, strengthening cooperation with industry, SMEs and policymakers, and building a sustainable VET skills ecosystem for Industry 4.0/5.0.

In the VET5.0 project, ASM contributes to activities related to research, communication, stakeholder engagement and support for the implementation and sustainability of project results:

• Research and analytical activities: ASM supports research and analytical work related to skills needs, lifelong learning and the development of VET ecosystems for Industry 4.0/5.0.
• Communication and dissemination: ASM leads dissemination and communication activities supporting the promotion of project results, stakeholder outreach and project visibility.
• Stakeholder engagement and collaboration: ASM develops the methodology for engagement of representatives of education, industry, SMEs and public institutions in project activities, supporting co-creation and implementation of innovative educational solutions.
• Sustainability and exploitation support: ASM contributes to activities supporting the long-term sustainability of project results, the development of the Excellence Academy and the future expansion of the CoVE model to additional regions.