The 21st century industrial landscape is undergoing an unprecedented transformation, driven by artificial intelligence (AI), sustainable digitaliza-tion, and the rapid evolution of smart building technologies. These devel-opments are redefining how knowledge is generated, transferred, and ap-plied within both industrial and educational environments. This paper ex-plores the synergy between smart industry and education in the era of In-dustry 5.0 — an emerging paradigm emphasizing human-centric, resilient, and sustainable systems. Through an interdisciplinary analysis of European and global case studies, including initiatives in Germany and Ukraine, the study identifies effective models that integrate AI, smart infrastructure, and sustainability principles into educational ecosystems. Empirical evidence from university–industry collaborations demonstrates that such integration enhances technical competence, promotes creativity, and builds resilience within future-ready workforces. Drawing on the works of Koeberlein-Kerler (2021, 2023), who pioneered the concept of hybrid learning ecosys-tems and living laboratories for engineering education, the paper substanti-ates that the merging of smart industry and education is essential to achiev-ing the goals of sustainable innovation, digital inclusion, and professional adaptability.