INOVA+ is a consultancy specializing in innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship. Established in 1997 in Porto, Portugal, it also has offices in Lisbon, Brussels, Heidelberg, and Warsaw. With over 27 years of experience, its 135+ consultants work with partners such as public entities, research centers, industries, NGOs, and European bodies. INOVA+ delivers solutions in Management & Innovation, HR and Education, Network Activation, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Science & Technology, and Regional Development. It excels in EU, national, and regional policies, aiding organizations in accessing financing instruments for development. Additionally, its multimedia team creates impactful communication campaigns across diverse projects.​

Politecnico di Milano is a public scientific-technological university that trains engineers, architects, and industrial designers. The University has always focused on the quality and innovation of its teaching and research, developing a fruitful relationship with the business and productive world by means of experimental research and technological transfer.. It also wants to be a solid, recognizable, and reliable reference point for sustainable development in Italy and Europe.

Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is a public research university in Wageningen, Netherlands, specializing in life sciences and focusing on agriculture, technical, and engineering subjects. It is a globally important center for life sciences and agricultural research. It is located in a region of the Netherlands known as the Food Valley. It focuses its research on scientific, social, and commercial problems in the field of life sciences and natural resources. It is widely known for its agriculture, forestry, and environmental studies programs. The University has about 13,100 students from over 100 countries. It is a Euroleague for Life Sciences (ELLS) university network member.

The Office for Climate Education (OCE), created in 2018 at the initiative of La main à la pâte Foundation and the scientific community, is an ambitious response to climate change. The OCE aims to organize strong international cooperation between scientific bodies, NGOs, and educational institutions to educate present and future generations about climate change, to equip them with the tools of understanding and action to protect them from preconceptions, ideologies, or irrationality, and to prepare them to live in a changing world.

Youthmakers Hub (YMH) is a European non-profit organization based in Greece, specializing in Capacity Building and Communication & Dissemination for impact-driven projects in Europe and Africa. The organization’s vision is to cultivate a new generation of empowered young individuals who create positive change in their communities. YMH’s mission is to serve as a catalyst for social change by providing the necessary tools & knowledge and fostering collaborations between Europe and Africa.

ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is a global network of more than 2,500 local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban development. Active in 125 countries, we influence sustainability policy and drive local action for low-emission, nature-based, equitable, resilient, and circular development. ICLEI Europe provides members in Europe, the Middle East, and West Asia with a voice on European and international stages, a platform to connect with peers, and tools to drive positive environmental, economic, and social change. ICLEI Europe works closely with an extended network of local and regional governments and partners on various topics.​

The Platoniq Foundation designs digital participatory processes and facilitates innovative participation methodologies to help form more democratic societies and organizations using open civic technologies.​

PiNA is an association established in 1998 at the initiative of the Open Society Institute, which has been promoting socially responsible practices and strengthening the culture of dialogue for over 20 years. Since its establishment, PiNA has served as a point for meeting, providing information, exchange, connection, and collaboration in the field of societal challenges. By 2016, PiNA has operated as a multimedia and youth center, a member of Slovenia’s Europe Direct information centers, a hub for NGOs of the Coastal-Karst Region, and from 2022 as a contact point for the program Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) and an organization that works in the public interest in the field of culture, youth, and international cooperation and development.

The Global Network of Water Museums is an independent non-profit organization based in Venice, Italy. WAMU-NET aims to reach larger audiences worldwide through museums to foster new visions for more far-seeing water management. It actively promotes new relationships between humanity and water to reconnect people with water’s tangible and intangible heritage, including its social, cultural, ecological, artistic, and spiritual dimensions in a holistic perspective.

Aarhus University is a public research university founded in 1928 in Aarhus, Denmark. It is home to over thirty internationally recognized research centers, including fifteen centers of excellence funded by the Danish National Research Foundation. Among its key research institutions is the Danish Centre for Food and Agriculture (DCA), which serves as the framework for collaboration between agricultural and food research environments at the University. The primary purpose of DCA is to fulfill its contract with the Danish Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Fisheries, delivering research-based policy support in areas such as plant production, livestock production, food quality, and consumer behavior. It also acts as a unifying structure for cross-disciplinary activities in agriculture and food research. Additionally, DCA ensures quality assurance in sector and industry cooperation and plays a crucial role in fulfilling obligations within various EU projects, further strengthening Aarhus University’s impact on international agricultural and food research.

EIT Climate-KIC is Europe’s leading climate innovation agency and community. It supports cities, regions, countries, and industries in achieving climate ambitions through systems innovation and place-based transformations. A just, climate-resilient, beautiful, and sustainable future is attainable through collective action, with innovation as a fundamental driver of this transformation. In collaboration with partners, EIT Climate-KIC facilitates the generation, implementation, and integration of climate solutions by mobilizing finance, testing business models, and creating institutional and behavioral change pathways.

The Living Soils Workshop created a pedagogical tool that aims to disseminate a common language on the functioning of soils and the issues related to their preservation through understanding the impacts of intensive agricultural practices. The association was created in September 2021; more than 200 workshops have been organized, with more than 3000 participants distributed in 16 countries.

AgroTransilvania Cluster aims to support increasing the competitiveness of the association, as well as of each member, both on the national and international markets. In line with the development vision of the cluster as a foundation, the AgroTransilvania Cluster intends to become the leading technology transfer center of RDI in the agro-industrial field at the national level. The mission of the AgroTransilvania Cluster is to become an active and viable partner in terms of RDI in the agro-industrial field for actors’ economic growth at the national level and a good model of international collaboration practices.​

The European Citizen Science Association (ECSA) is a membership organization that was set up in 2014. ECSA’s primary goals are to increase the democratization of science, encourage the growth of citizen science in Europe, and support the participation of the general public in research processes ⎯ across the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and the arts.

The European Rural Development Network (ERDN) was established in Poland to integrate the efforts and competencies of various European research institutions in their joint works on the state and paths of transformation of rural areas, particularly farming, in Central and East Europe.​ It promotes collaboration and knowledge exchange on topics such as agricultural systems, socio-economic transitions, and environmental sustainability. ERDN supports evidence-based policymaking by conducting interdisciplinary research and fostering dialogue among academics, policymakers, and practitioners.

iFOS Forestry Solutions (iFOS GmbH) is a research, engineering, and advisory company specializing in smart forestry solutions. Founded in 2018, iFOS focuses on integrating cutting-edge technologies to enhance machine communication, automate processes, and improve data-driven decision-making in the forestry sector. The company conducts industry-related research, offers consulting services, and develops innovative projects such as smart forestry, road condition monitoring, and CO₂ tracking for sustainable forest management.

PédeXumbo is a Portuguese non-profit association dedicated to promoting traditional dance and music through innovative and participatory approaches. It invests in new artistic creations by organizing residencies and informal research, fostering innovation while preserving cultural heritage. Its programming features new productions that explore the Portuguese and European choreographic repertoire. Deeply engaged in the performing arts, PédeXumbo emphasizes public participation, ensuring dance remains a collective experience. All its projects are built on four key pillars: Community, Dance and Music, Sustainability, and Volunteering. The association also organizes three festivals in different municipalities across Alentejo, bringing traditional culture to diverse audiences while promoting artistic exchange and engagement.

Hexagone Scène Nationale is a multidisciplinary theatre in France that actively fosters artistic and scientific dialogue. Since 2002, it has engaged in research activities, leading to the creation of the Atelier Arts Sciences in 2007- a shared platform for research and creativity in collaboration with the French research center CEA Grenoble. The theatre coordinates art and science residencies, bringing together artists and scientists to explore innovative intersections between disciplines. It also organizes EXPERIMENTA, the Biennale, a month-long event featuring performances, exhibitions, and conferences.

Viborg Municipality is a municipality in Region Midtjylland on the Jutland peninsula in northern Denmark. It is the 11th largest municipality in Denmark in terms of citizens and the 2nd largest when it comes to size. The municipality has almost 98,000 citizens and stretches over a total area of 1,409 m2.

Cluj-Napoca is a vibrant city in northwestern Romania with a population of approximately 330,000. Recognized as a European Youth Capital in 2015 and a European City of Sport in 2018, it is home to Babeș-Bolyai University, one of the most prestigious educational institutions in the region. It welcomes around 50,000 students annually, making it a dynamic academic and cultural hub.​ The city’s thriving economy is fueled by innovative industries, particularly IT, creative sectors, and dynamic business clusters that position Cluj-Napoca as a hub for forward-thinking ideas and entrepreneurship.​ Guided by a mission to enhance the quality of life and foster innovation, the Cluj-Napoca Municipality prioritizes sustainability, green infrastructure, and smart urban development while actively encouraging civic participation and collaboration.​

Michałowice Municipality is a vibrant community in central Poland, directly bordering Warsaw. Home to around 19,000 residents, the municipality blends the tranquility of the countryside with modern development. With a strong commitment to environmental stewardship, Michałowice actively protects its forests from logging and promotes sustainability through subsidies, education programs, climate discussions, national conferences, and eco-friendly initiatives like electric buses and energy-efficient lighting. Investing in modern and eco-friendly infrastructure, the municipality is developing innovative educational, sports, and recreational facilities. Recent and upcoming projects include two new preschools, a cultural center, eight community centers, a new school, a health clinic, and a daycare center. Additionally, the area is expanding its network of bike paths, sports fields, playgrounds, skating rinks, sledding hills, and sports halls. Michałowice thrives thanks to its active and engaged residents, whose dedication and participation in local initiatives help shape a dynamic and forward-thinking community.

Altea Municipality is located in the Valencian Community, Spain. At present, the economy of Altea is based on tourism, which started to grow in the 1950s because of its good weather, beaches, and the labyrinthine streets with whitewashed house-fronts that characterize the town. Altea is protected on the north by the bluffs of the Serra de Bèrnia, creating an especially mild microclimate.

Scafati is an Italian municipality with about 50.000 inhabitants. It is located between Salerno and Naples, near the Archaeological Park of the Pompeii Ruins, on the slopes of Vesuvius. Scafati is called “Little Venice” because of the Sarno River and its canals. Its territory is rich in historical, religious, and artistic monuments. Beyond the bridge stands the Town Hall, located along the river near the Villa Comunale city park. This park, a heritage site of immense historical and environmental significance, serves as Scafati’s green lung and a symbol of community identity.

Nantes, the largest city in western France and the sixth-largest nationally is a hub of innovation and sustainability. Recognized as the European Green Capital in 2013 and European Innovation Capital in 2019, the city prioritizes biodiversity preservation and ecological initiatives. With a population of 325,000 residents (700,000 in the urban area), Nantes is a leader in sustainable urban development. Nantes promotes environmental education through its Nature Trail Program, offering 10 nature experiences per child during primary school, with 1,600 activities planned for 2024-2025 to enhance nature conservation awareness. Nantes Municipality enhances learning by developing customized projects, fostering collaboration with research labs, and promoting scientific and hands-on educational approaches.

Fundão is a historic municipality in the Castelo Branco District of Portugal, nestled at the meeting point of the Gardunha mountain range and the Cova da Beira plains, at an elevation of 500 meters. The municipality covers 700.20 km² and had a population of 26,509 residents in 2021. Located about 20 kilometers south of Covilhã, Fundão is known for its rich cultural heritage, natural landscapes, and agricultural traditions. The municipality is divided into 23 civil parishes, each contributing to its diverse and vibrant local identity.