ISEL, together with the Polytechnic University of Lisbon (IPL), is part of the international consortium selected for the BRIGHTER project — Burundi Renewable Innovation Growth and Higher Education, funded by the Erasmus+ programme, with a total budget of around 1 million euros.ISEL‑IPL’s participation is ensured by a team composed of professors José Carlos Quadrado, Cristina Borges, Rita Pereira, and Carla Viveiros, strengthening the institution’s position in high‑impact international projects in the areas of Engineering, Pedagogical Innovation, and Sustainable Development.The BRIGHTER project aims primarily to enhance the quality of Higher Education in Burundi by training Engineering lecturers, modernising curricula, and developing skills in renewable energies and technological innovation, thereby promoting an effective connection between teaching, applied research, and sustainable development.The project’s kick‑off meeting took place between 16 and 18 December 2025, with the IPL hosting the international partners. On 18 December, the delegation visited the ISEL campus, where they were welcomed by the President, Professor José Nascimento, the Vice‑President for Pedagogy and Quality, Professor Carla Viveiros, and the Sustainability Advisor, Professor Patrícia Barata.Led by the ENTER Network, the consortium also includes ESN STUBA, the Ministry of Education of Burundi, five Burundian universities, and KIT – Digital Innovation HUB. The project foresees the development of training activities, institutional capacity‑building, and academic cooperation over the next four years.This European funding represents an important recognition of the role of ISEL‑IPL in international cooperation and its contribution to the global challenges of energy transition and the enhancement of Higher Education.See the photo album on Flickr.