TIHC – European
Projects & Partnerships
Developing knowledge, skills and innovation through EU-funded initiatives.
Bridging Education & Economy
Who We Are
Established in 1950, TIHC stands as the flagship educational arm of the Heraklion Chamber of Commerce.
What is TIHC?
We are a private, non-profit organization operating as the official training center of the Heraklion Chamber. We combine the agility of the private sector with a public-service mandate for skills development.
Our Mission
Empowering individuals and businesses through three pillars: Vocational Training (VET), Strategic Career Counseling, and Post-Secondary Education (ISAEK).
Why Collaborate with us
We offer direct access to 20,000+ SMEs and possess proven expertise in managing competitive EU programs (Erasmus+, Horizon, CoVE), acting as a bridge between education and the real economy.
Our Expertise
A multidisciplinary team combining educational excellence with strategic consulting and project management.
High-Growth VET
Delivering market-relevant training in Tourism & Hospitality, Soft Skills, and Entrepreneurship. We specialize in upskilling professionals for the modern economy.
Digital Transformation
Experts in IT Security (DPO), Data Analysis (Python, SQL, Power BI), and AI integration in education. We drive the digital shift for SMEs and learners.
Green Transition
Championing sustainability through Circular Economy training and environmental footprint methods in the Hospitality and Textile industries.
Strategic Consulting
Providing holistic career guidance, competency mapping, and personalized support for NEETs and unemployed adults to re-enter the workforce.
Social Inclusion
Committed to equity with an active Gender Equality Plan (GEP). We design inclusive pathways for vulnerable groups to ensure equal opportunities.
Project Management
Proven capacity to coordinate large-scale EU projects (CoVE, Horizon). We handle financial management, quality assurance, and massive dissemination.
Certified Quality Services
Our European Projects
We possess deep, continuous experience across a wide spectrum of EU funding streams.
CoVE
Centers of Vocational Excellence
Flagship Projects: GreenHost, FEA-VEE
Horizon Europe
Research & Innovation
Projects: DxHub (Infectious Diseases)
KA2 Partnerships
Cooperation Partnerships
Projects: No One Behind, Career Intelligence
KA1 Partnerships
Learning Mobility
Project: Hfaistos
Interreg
Cross-border Cooperation
Project: Medfest
KA3 Partnerships
Support for Policy Reform
AMIF
Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund
Project: ERIAS
News & Events
Stay updated on our latest activities.
Digital Skills Workshop for Tourism
As part of the GreenHost project, we are organizing a seminar on the green transition in tourism.
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FEA-VEE Project Kick-off
TIHC, as coordinator, hosted partners from 8 countries for the inaugural meeting.
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Erasmus+ Opportunities for Youth
Watch our new informational video about the mobility opportunities we offer.
Watch videoJoin Our Network
Unlock the potential of your European projects by partnering with Crete's leading vocational institution. We offer more than just partnership; we offer a gateway to the real economy.
Direct Market Access
Connect with 20,000+ local businesses. Use our Chamber network for massive dissemination and real-world piloting of your project results.
Proven Reliability
Rely on a partner with a proven track record as a Coordinator in major CoVE & Horizon projects. We deliver results on time and budget.
360° Expertise
Access a multidisciplinary team of experts covering everything from financial management (ISO certified) to digital research and IT security.
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