EPMA is a non-profit organization, co-founded by the Vysocina Region and BMI Association as a public equivalent body in 2004. The main objective of EPMA is to develop international project-based co-operation of EU regions and regional partners towards European inclusive digitally empowered society built on bottom-up sustainable innovations. This objective is implemented through activities such as research, awareness rising, educational activities, project management support and networking with the aim to strengthen a dialogue and cooperation between public administrations, research communities, business organizations, civic initiatives and citizens. EPMA works on the regional, national as well as EU/international level in the areas of digital education and training in youths, support for innovative thinking in entrepreneurship, employability and entrepreneurial skills development among youths and adults, etc.