EUPOLIS GRUPA D.O.O (EUPOLIS) – Coordinator
Eupolis Group is an innovation co-creation advisory, training, and development company. We promote wise, agile, integrated, collaborative design, investment, ecosystems, programs, projects, products and services that create value for people, economy and the planet. Our partners are businesses, public and civic organizations,innovators, experts, leaders and change makers passionate to explore disruptively innovative, regenerative, shared wealth business and governance models and value chains.
FINNOVAREGIO (Finnova)
Finnova is a foundation that works for the promotion and development of innovation and entrepreneurship at the EU level. With headquarters in Brussels, it operates through collaborations and partnerships across EU countries. Finnova’s expertise in leading communication and dissemination activities for EU projects is coupled with strong proven experience in setting up businesses and entrepreneurial support programmes, like accelerators, incubators and selection and award/ceremonial events.
ELLINIKO VRAVEIO EPICHEIRIMATIKOTITAS (Envolve)
Envolve Entrepreneurship is a business support organization that has been at the forefront of global entrepreneurial support since its establishment in 2012. The organization champions founders and ignites innovation through an open startup ecosystem founded on efficiency, transparency, and growth. Envolve acts as a talent and knowledge hub, offering cutting-edge upskilling, valuable resources, support for founders, and impactful services and programs to the global community.
Nurturing the next generation of global disruptors, Envolve re-introduces its flagship program, Envolve Accelerator, building upon the proven track record of the former Envolve Awards, in Greece and in the USA. In Greece, the program has fuelled the growth of 37 businesses and has injected over €6,000,000 into the economy, while fostering job creation and economic welfare.
SYNYO GmbH (SYNYO)
SYNYO is a global-acting enterprise focusing on research, innovation and technology located in 3 offices in Vienna, Austria. SYNYO explores, develops and implements novel methods, approaches, technologies and solutions in various domains tackling societal, political, ecological and economical challenges. SYNYO analyses the impact of emerging technologies from different angles and from an interdisciplinary perspective. The team at SYNYO consists of high-skilled employees specialized in various scientific and technical fields like Social Sciences, Safety & Security, Energy & Sustainability, Urban Future, Smart Health, or Digital Systems, Smart Technologies. The team of SYNYO consists of 31 employees working on national and international projects.
VESTBEE SP.Z O.O. (Vestbee)
Vestbee is a leading online matchmaking platform in Europe, connecting VC funds, accelerators, business angels, and corporates with innovative startups and scaleups. Serving as a catalyst for the startup and VC community, Vestbee provides an extensive toolkit, infrastructure and community. Furthermore, it offers startups software to manage fundraising, and investors, corporates, and accelerators a streamlined method for managing deal flow, applications, innovation programs, and demo days. Collaborating with esteemed global partners like Amazon Web Services, Hubspot and Zendesk, Vestbee brings startups the best deals, exclusive perks, and complimentary access to business tools that bolster their growth and development
OPEN IMPACT SRL (Open Impact)
Open Impact is an innovative start-up and accredited spin-off of the University of Milano-Bicocca that provides services and develops digital products for the measurement, enhancement and management of impacts in a perspective of integrated sustainability. Open Impact (OI) was founded in 2019 thanks to the meeting of a mix of experiences and skills coming from the world of academic research, social innovation and digital development. By collecting and systematising a huge amount of internationally validated open-source impact assessments, Open Impact has managed to create the first database in Italy for impact benchmarking. The Open Impact Database is designed to support organisations in identifying the impact they generate, linking it to the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other sustainability taxonomies, such as BES and ESG
TOWN OF POREČ – PARENZO
The Town of Poreč-Parenzo stands as the second largest city in Istria, and owes its prominence to its exceptional geographical position, making it a powerhouse of tourism in Croatia today. Boasting stunning cultural and historical landmarks, pristine landscaping, cleanliness, a wide array of accommodations, and a rich culinary and tourist scene, particularly in sports and recreation, Poreč is a premier destination for travelers exploring Croatia.
Its local governance is organized into seven administrative departments, responsible for overseeing various aspects including housing, urban planning, childcare, social services, healthcare, education, culture, sports, nature conservation, civil protection, and traffic management. These departments actively contribute to the economic, cultural, and social advancement of the local community. Poreč is home to approximately 16,607 residents and spans an area of 113.7 km². Notably, it has been recognized for its outstanding quality of life, winning the Best City for Quality of Life in Croatia Award in the medium-sized cities category in 2018, 2019, and once again in 2023.
VALENCIA INNOVATION CAPITAL
Innovation and experimentation space focused on sustainable urban technologies connected to the main European cities to promote the exchange of good practices in urban innovation.
We are the innovation laboratory for the development of Valencia as a smart city that solves city problems and improves the quality of life of its citizens.
We promote and develop resources and tools in experimentation and innovation acting as facilitators.
VALENCIA
Valencia City Council is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents through diverse departments. Specifically, the City Council leads the city through a transformative journey towards a digital and green future. Valencia City Council is addressing key challenges such as decarbonization, the digital divide, and the sustainability of the tourism sector. By prioritizing sustainable mobility, renewable energy, and waste management, the council aims to reduce the city’s carbon footprint and promote inclusive growth through diverse key initiatives. The council’s strategic vision is encapsulated in its designation as the European Green Capital for 2024, highlighting its commitment to sustainable growth.
CEDRA
The Cluster for Eco-Social Innovations and Development (CEDRA) Split is an association established in 2013, operating in the field of promoting social entrepreneurship, sustainable development, and social innovations. The association has experience in preparing, mentoring, implementing, and administratively managing dozens of projects financed from national, EU, and other sources, with projects conducted through collaboration between the public, private, and civil sectors.