Summary

eXploreTech is all about learning safety precautions and best practices in the world of the Internet of Things, with a focus on smart devices, connected systems, and emerging technologies. Participants will explore the risks of using IoT technologies and platforms, while also having fun and connecting with others who share the same interests.

If you’re interested in learning how to secure smart devices, protect your personal data, or understand how connected technologies work together, you’re in the right place. This is your chance to challenge yourself, gain new skills, and make friends from around the world. IoT security can seem complex, but through this experience, you’ll leave with a stronger understanding than when you arrived.

We will explore these topics in a beginner-friendly and engaging way to ensure everyone can enjoy and benefit from the youth exchange.

Join us for a creative and innovative adventure through the connected digital landscape!

What to Expect

Networking

You will meet a lot of participants from different countries.

Non-formal Education

All our methods are non-formal: That means you will learn by playing and trying.

No boring lectures.

Intercultural Dialogue

You will learn about different cultures from partner countries. And taste their food!

Participant Profile

  • Residents or citizens from any of these countries: Hungary, Slovakia, Czechia, Portugal, Lithuania, Romania, Serbia

  • Optimal age range: 16-22 years old

  • Available to attend the whole duration of the mobility, participate in all the sessions.

  • Highly motivated to explore new and emerging technologies in the field of Information and Technology

  • Expresses a willingness to disseminate results of the youth exchange to other groups of young people

  • Currently not receiving any funds from the European Union (e.g.: participating in an Erasmus exchange program within University)

Mobility Schedule

  • Day 1-2: Welcome and team building

    We will focus on team-building activities to help everyone get to know each other better, and through topic-related fun games and interactive sessions, we will create a friendly and cooperative atmosphere, setting the stage for a productive and enjoyable program.

  • Day 3-9: Exploring how to use IoT smartly and safely

    Over these 7 days, we will dive into the world of the Internet of Things and cybersecurity through a wide range of interactive activities. Participants will engage in debates, creative mental and physical challenges, and team-based games to better understand how connected devices work and the security risks they can present. The activities will emphasize the importance of staying safe when using smart devices, connected systems, social media, and artificial intelligence. We will also take part in exciting outdoor adventures and hands-on experiences, using available technologies to learn about IoT security, data protection, and ethical, responsible use of connected technologies.

  • Day 10: Reflection and celebration

    We will wrap up the project by outlining future dissemination activities, like reflecting on our experiences, and assessing the program’s impact. We will distribute Youthpass certificates and celebrate the achievements and memories made throughout the exchange with a closing ceremony.

Location And Venue

The youth exchange will take place in the picturesque mountain town of Rokytnice nad Jizerou, with participants staying at the welcoming Lípy – Chata pod Lipami, nestled in peaceful natural surroundings with stunning views. Accommodation will be in shared rooms of 3–5 people, arranged to encourage international diversity and separated by gender.

All participants will receive three meals a day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Dietary preferences should be indicated during the application process to ensure that meals can be adapted accordingly.

Travel Plan

Portugal

Meeting Points: Lisbon/Porto

Plane to Budapest or Vienna

Bus / Train to Pardubice

Private Bus to Rokytnice nad Jizerou

Czechia

Meeting Points: Brno/Prague

Bus / Train to Pardubice

Private Bus to Rokytnice nad Jizerou

Hungary

Meeting Point: Budapest

Bus / Train to Pardubice

Private Bus to Rokytnice nad Jizerou

Slovakia

Meeting Point: Kosice/Bratislava

Bus / Train to Pardubice

Private Bus to Rokytnice nad Jizerou

Lithuania

Meeting Point: Kaunas/Vilnius

Bus / Train to Hradec Králové

Private Bus to Rokytnice nad Jizerou

Romania

Meeting Point: Bucharest/Brasov

Bus / Train to Budapest
Bus / Train to Pardubice

Private Bus to Rokytnice nad Jizerou

Serbia

Meeting Point: Belgrade/Novi Sad

Bus / Train to Bratislava/Budapest

Bus / Train to Pardubice

Private Bus to Rokytnice nad Jizerou

  • Travel days will be 19th and 30th of March.

  • Once the participants’ selection is finished and everyone is confirmed, the project coordinators will arrange with the national group leaders to finalize the travel itinerary for each group.

  • The travel tickets from meeting points to mobility venue and back will be purchased by our organization.

  • Each partner country will have a maximum of two meeting points, where participants will gather to begin their travel. Usually, these meeting points are the cities where majority of participants come from. In case participant is from different city, s/he should arrange their own travel to the meetings points.

  • For flights, we are purchasing the basic option, which includes one small backpack to be carried under the seat. You will be free to add priority or cargo luggage to your reservation if you want at your own cost.

  • In some cases it might be needed for participants to travel one day earlier or return one day later, namely if there are no viable flight connections in the same day.

  • All important information regarding travel and other topics will be available on a dedicated Discord channel of the activity and via e-mail.

  • Above you can find a preliminary travel plan for each national group. These might change depending on the availability of connections and prices.

Useful Information

  • No participation costs: Travel, accommodation and food are co-funded by the Erasmus+ program of the European Union. Participants who are selected will be asked to pay a 50€ deposit to confirm their participation, which is reimbursed right after the mobility. Read our terms and conditions for detailed information.

  • Health & Insurance: Participants are required to have a health and travel insurance for the days of the mobility and travel days. Activity coordinator will provide you with all necessary information about it. Participants are required to arrange and bring European Health Insurance Cards, which are issued free of charge.

  • What to bring: Identity Card or Passport, towel, pocket money in case you will want to buy personal items (we recommend to bring cash since there might not be an ATM near the venue), laptop (if possible), comfortable and enough clothes for the days of the mobility and for outdoor activities as well. You might also bring national food or traditional clothes for the cultural nights, speaker, board games.

  • Terms & Conditions: Refer to www.fourlinks.org/terms-and-conditions for detailed terms and conditions.

  • Q&A: Have any doubts? Feel free to reach us through our social media channels.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or Dům zahraniční spolupráce (DZS). Neither the European Union nor DZS can be held responsible for them.

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Deadline to Apply: 25.02.2026