On September 29–30, 2025, representatives of the OCTOPUS project consortium came together in Budapest to officially kick off this Erasmus+ initiative. Over two productive days, partners finalized agreements, discussed key priorities, and mapped out the timetable for the next 2.5 years. The sunny weather and the city’s stunning architecture along the Danube provided a welcoming backdrop for focused work and collaboration.

The meeting also offered a chance to strengthen team cohesion within the female-led consortium. Alongside the project discussions, partners shared experiences, exchanged ideas, and built strong connections, laying a solid foundation for the months ahead.

OCTOPUS aims to modernize secondary education by providing teachers and students with inclusive, engaging, and holistic tools to prepare for final school exams. The project will deliver an e-book with pedagogical guidance, a gamified digital learning platform, and pilot trainings in Turkey, Poland, and Hungary.