VAEV R&D GmbH (VAEV Research & Development Agency GmbH) is the private extension of VAEV (Vienna Association of Education Volunteers), a non-profit organization with multi-year experience in implementation of Erasmus+ projects. VAEV R&D GmbH aims to enhance and promote education by cooperating with education and youth centres on the development of comprehensive and updated curricula with the skills and competencies needed for the 21st century. Specifically, VAEV R&D GmbH empowers people by providing community-based coaching as well as educational and career opportunities for disadvantaged young people including immigrants, refugees, unemployed individuals, NEETs and people from lower socio-economic background.