The rapid growth of the e-sports industry has transformed it from a niche entertainment activity into a global economic and cultural phenomenon, generating new professional opportunities for young people. However, access to these opportunities remains uneven, with socio-economic and educational disparities limiting participation and employability. The Erasmus+ project E4PROSPERITY – Professional Roadmap and Opportunities for Sustainable Participation in E-sports for the Youth addresses these challenges by creating inclusive, structured, and sustainable pathways for young people to engage in e-sports as a viable career field.

The project brings together universities, local authorities, and e-sports associations from Türkiye, Italy, Greece, and Montenegro to co-develop an innovative E-sports Training Curriculum and Screening Test, complemented by digital learning tools and multilingual e-books. The project’s outcomes include enhanced youth employability, new educational standards for e-sports training, and the creation of a sustainable European network linking education, industry, and public institutions. By integrating sport, digital innovation, and social inclusion, E4PROSPERITY contributes to the EU’s objectives of fostering youth empowerment, reducing inequalities, and supporting innovation and quality in youth work across Europe.