Phygital Learn, a fresh educational platform built by Innopolis University in Russia, gained attention at the Eurasian Congress 2023 during the Eurasia is Our Home event and is targeted for a March 2024 launch in Kazan. The project positions itself as a bridge between physical sports training and cutting edge digital education, aiming to shape a new generation of experts who can operate at the intersection of sport, technology, and gamified learning.
Representatives from Innopolis University described Phygital Learn as a system that supports managing the training process for physical sports specialists while delivering technology-focused disciplines alongside the Future Games competition program. The ecosystem envisions a platform that makes digital resources accessible to students, educators, and competition participants, blending traditional sports with esports elements in a single learning space. Cited: Innopolis University
Key features include flexible delivery modes such as face-to-face, online, or blended learning. The platform is designed to tailor individual training plans, track student performance, and collect feedback after courses are completed. Cited: Innopolis University
The university has announced plans to roll out the education platform in 2024, signaling a step toward broader adoption of phygital education across sports and tech disciplines. Cited: Innopolis University
According to the project head, Future Games, the Phygital Learn system will fuse education across technological, digital, and sports specialties. The goal is to enable cross-disciplinary training that reflects real-world needs in both digital and physical competitive environments. Cited: Innopolis University
Officials expressed openness to collaborative efforts that accelerate the development of digital sports within the CIS countries and the EAEU, sharing experiences, methodologies, and practical results with partner institutions and professionals. Cited: Innopolis University
Ildar Davletbaev, head of the university’s Program Education Development Center, noted that load and stress tests have been completed. The platform is positioned for commercial operation as of June 1, with ongoing enhancements to the system. Cited: Innopolis University
Looking ahead, the development team plans to introduce an analytics module and refine the role model to handle essential tasks in the system. They are focusing on features such as training completion tracking for students and course creation tools for teachers. Additional enhancements include expanding gamification elements and ensuring the design works across different screens so the platform can be used comfortably on a variety of devices. The goal is to adapt the platform to evolving needs. Cited: Innopolis University