Institutions

SETU – South East Technological University

The Agency for Management of University and Research Grants (AGAUR) is a public funding organisation established in 2001 affiliated to the Ministry of Research and Universities of the Government of Catalonia, Spain. AGAUR implements higher education and scientific policies through fair and competitive calls amounting to over €220 million with excellent, innovative, and sustainable management.
AGAUR exemplifies a proactive approach to advancing research and innovation within the Catalan region. The agency's multifaceted funding sources, including European funds and national contributions, enable it to sustain and expand its initiatives through its comprehensive support for university scholarships, researcher career development grants and transfer of knowledge innovation programmes.

Amsterdam University Medical Center

Address:
Lange Nieuwstraat 101
2000 Antwerpen
Belgium

research@ap.be

The Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center (BBRC) is the research center of the Pasqual Maragall Foundation. Since its creation in 2012, it has been committed to research into the prevention of Alzheimer's disease and the study of cognitive functions affected in healthy and pathological aging. The aim of the center is to contribute to the forefront of research on Alzheimer's and neurodegenerative diseases through the unique impact on prevention and treatment, always taking into consideration the social aspects of the disease.

Contact
Olga Roig-Herrera
Head of International projects
o.roig@creaf.uab.cat

The i2CAT Foundation is a CERCA research and innovation centre based in Barcelona.

Since 2003, it is committed to designing and building the future digital society by leveraging the knowledge gained from cutting-edge European and local R&D projects in the fields of 5G/6G, IoT, immersive and interactive technologies, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, blockchain, space communications and digital society technologies.

i2CAT wants to lead the challenge of designing the digital society of the future based on research and innovation in advanced digital technologies.

The center promotes mission-driven knowledge to solve business challenges, co-create solutions with a transformative impact, empower citizens through open and participative digital social innovation with territorial capillarity, and promote pioneering and strategic initiatives.

Through talent generation, cooperation, and the commitment of its members, i2CAT envisions Catalonia as a creative, empowered, and innovative society, where knowledge and digital technology are at the service of people.

Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences (HHUAS) is the second-largest university of applied sciences in Finland.

Our mission is to ensure CERCA centres develop successfully, promote synergies and strategic cooperation, improve the positioning, visibility and impact of research and facilitate dialogue with public and private agents.

IST-ID, Associação do Instituto Superior Técnico para a Investigação e Desenvolvimento, is a private not-for-profit institution, which primarily aims at carrying out Science and Technology activities, fostering knowledge transfer and promoting the involvement of national and foreign researchers, both at national and international levels, in RD&I projects in their areas of expertise. IST-ID carries out RD&I activities in major areas which are associated with challenges with a strong impact on society. These are strongly interdisciplinary areas in nature crossing different fields of engineering, science and technology and architecture. The RD&I activities comprise not only fundamental aspects but also projects with a strong applied component.

The Jožef Stefan Institute is the leading Slovenian research organisation. It is responsible for a broad spectrum of basic and applied research in natural sciences and technology. The staff of around 1150+ specialise in research in physics, chemistry and biochemistry, electronics and information science, nuclear technology, energy utilisation and environmental science.

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is one of the world's leading public health universities. We have an annual research income of more than £190 million, and provide outstanding specialist education for our 4,700 postgraduate students.

Universidade Lusófona, located in the center of Lisbon and Porto, is the largest private university in Portugal. Since 1998, its objectives have been "teaching and research in the various fields of science, culture and technology, from an interdisciplinary perspective and, especially, in order to promote the development of Portuguese-speaking countries and peoples".

Maastricht University (UM) is the most international university in the Netherlands and, with nearly 22,000 students and 4,400 employees, is still growing. The university distinguishes itself with its innovative education model, international character and multidisciplinary approach to research and education.

Thanks to its high-quality research and education, as well as a strong focus on social engagement, UM has quickly built a solid reputation. Today, it is considered one of the best young universities in the world.

MadridI+D

Nord University is committed to delivering relevant educational programmes and research, with a focus on blue and green growth, innovation and entrepreneurship, and welfare, health and education. Nord University was founded and accredited on January 1 2016 and is state-owned higher education institution.

Regional ties
Nord University has a focus on developing regional networks with communities, business and industry, which is strengthened by a decentralised model. Cooperation between the university and community and working life stimulates development, through the education of professionals and leaders and through research that contributes to economic growth.

Global perspective
Nord University has established collaborations with international partners in the High North and around the globe. Established joint degree programmes and research projects with, among others, Russia, the Ukraine and Slovakia, build on strong educational networks. Nord University admits exchange students from partner institutions from around the world and supports a lively and diverse student community.

The Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) conducts research on the conditions for peaceful relations between states, groups and people.

ZAG is the leading Slovenian Institute in the field of building and civil engineering. Through high-quality work it successfully promotes the progress-orientated Slovenian applied science and technical expertise on a global scale. The organization is widely recognized both in Slovenia and in other countries by means of its experts, top-class equipment and multi-disciplinary work.
Our research is focused on the development of new materials and technologies that are internationally relevant and help to ensure the sustainable development of Slovenia. By participating in international projects in various fields of construction, we strengthen contacts and exchange knowledge with top research groups worldwide.

Ulster University is a higher education institution with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.

The University of Girona (UdG) is located in Girona city and is part of the Catalan public university system since 1992. Deeply rooted in Catalonia and the Catalan culture, the UdG is one of the primary economic and cultural motors of the region, while simultaneously pursuing a vocation of universality and openness to all traditions and cultures.

Universität für Weiterbildung Krems

Université Paris Cité covers a wide range of disciplines, with one of the most comprehensive and ambitious educational offerings available in the world. Located on some twenty campuses and research sites, our University has an exceptional heritage within Paris and its inner suburbs. Between history, prestige and modernity, Université Paris Cité is fully integrated into its urban environment.

The University of Helsinki is located in Finland, Europe. It is the oldest and largest institution of academic education in the country. The university is an international scientific community of 40,000 students and researchers. The University of Helsinki typically ranks in the top 1 % of global university rankings. Through the power of knowledge, the University has contributed to society, education and welfare since 1640.

The University of Southern Denmark welcomed the first students onto the campus in Odense in September 1966. The five faculties educate more than 27,000 students, almost 20% of whom are from abroad. More than 3,800 employees distributed across our main campus in Odense and the regional campuses in Slagelse, Kolding, Esbjerg and Sønderborg. Several international studies document that we conduct world-class research and are one of the top fifty young universities in the world.