GIANT is a DAAD funding proposal developed with CEPT University and HTW Berlin to establish a transnational academic network in construction education. The project focuses on digitalization, applied research, and faculty and student exchange. The outcome is a structured framework designed to strengthen long-term academic cooperation and align education with technological transformation in the construction sector.

The GIANT proposal outlines the creation of a transnational academic network between CEPT University and HTW Berlin. It focuses on advancing digitalisation and technological innovation in construction education through structured collaboration and knowledge exchange

The concept positions education as a shared innovation platform, connecting institutions, disciplines, and geographies to address future challenges in the construction sector.

The project objectives center on strengthening academic–industry linkages, fostering digital competencies, and enabling cross-cultural collaboration. Emphasis is placed on digital tools, applied research, and capacity building for students and faculty.

Academic collaboration framework for GIANT establishing structured partnerships between German and Indian institutions to advance shared research goals and exchange programmes.

The overall proposal presents a structured framework for long-term collaboration, including faculty exchanges, joint research initiatives, and digital learning modules. It aligns educational innovation with real-world technological shifts in construction.

Designed for scalability and continuity, the proposal establishes a sustainable model for international cooperation supported by DAAD funding and shared institutional vision.