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Aalto University

Aalto-korkeakoulusäätiö sr (Aalto University) was established in 2010 through a merger of the Helsinki School of Economics, Helsinki University of Technology and the University of Art. Aalto University combines science and art with technology and business. The Aalto community is made up of 12 000 students, 400 professors and close to 4 000 other faculty and staff. Aalto has systematically profiled its activities to seven key research areas that aim to provide research-based solutions and services to tackle grand societal challenges. Among them are Health & Well-being and Digitalisation & AI. In the QS Data Science and Artificial Intelligence 2025, Aalto ranked 51st-100th

Franhofer FOKUS

Fraunhofer FOKUS is an internationally renowned research institute in the area of information and communication technology. Emphasis is on applied research to facilitate digital transformation. Fraunhofer FOKUS supports commercial enterprises and public administration in shaping the digital transformation through research services ranging from requirements analysis to consulting, feasibility studies, technology development right up to prototypes and pilots and covers the main areas that are necessary for the development of ICT based infrastructures in networked environments.

FOKUS is part of a worldwide competence network of excellent research partners and innovative enterprises with access to all scientific and economic areas. Fraunhofer FOKUS is active in major international standardization bodies and implements interoperable, domain specific but also cross domain solutions. The foundation for this are state-of-the-art labs and simulation environments in which complex technological and organizational applications based on the latest technologies can be implemented, tested and certified.

CERTH

The Centre for Research and Technology-Hellas (CERTH), founded in 2000 in Greece, is listed among the TOP-20 E.U. research institutions with the highest participation in competitive research grants. It is a legal entity governed by private law with non-profit status, supervised by the General Secretariat for Research and Technology (GSRT) of the Greek Ministry of Development and Investments.  CERTH consists of five institutes in various research fields. The Information Technology Institute (ITI) is one of the leading Institutions in Greece in the fields of Informatics, Telematics, and Telecommunications. It is active in many research domains such as Security and Surveillance, Image and Signal Processing, Computer & Cognitive Vision, Virtual and Augmented Reality, Multimedia, Energy, Cloud Computing, IoT, and Big Data Analytics. CERTH/ITI has participated in more than 300 research projects funded by the European Commission (FP5-FP6-FP7 & H2020) and more than 200 research projects funded by Greek National Research Programmes.

Montimage EURL

Montimage is a French SME specialized in advanced cybersecurity, monitoring, and network analysis solutions. Founded in 2004 and based in Paris, the company focuses on designing innovative tools that ensure the security, reliability, and performance of complex systems. Montimage combines cutting-edge research with industrial expertise, actively participating in numerous European R&D projects to develop next-generation capabilities in threat detection, attack simulation, automated analysis, and resilient architectures. Its flagship technologies include AI-enhanced monitoring platforms, intrusion and anomaly detection systems, and tools for traffic analysis, penetration-testing automation, and security orchestration. Montimage places strong emphasis on formal methods, advanced analytics, and interoperability to provide trustworthy and explainable cybersecurity solutions. As an agile and research-driven company, Montimage collaborates closely with academic, industrial, and institutional partners to address emerging cyber threats across sectors such as telecom, critical infrastructures, IoT, and cloud environments. Through continuous innovation, Montimage contributes to building more secure, transparent, and resilient digital ecosystems.

Fundacion Tecnalia Research & Innovation

TECNALIA is the largest centre of applied research and technological development in Spain, a benchmark in Europe and a member of the Basque Research and Technology Alliance. It collaborates with companies and institutions to improve their competitiveness, people’s quality of life and achieve sustainable growth, thanks to a team of more than 1,500 people committed to building a better world through technological research and innovation.
Its main scopes of action are: smart manufacturing, digital transformation, energy transition, sustainable mobility, health and food, urban ecosystem and circular economy.
Its mission is to transform technological research into prosperity, and its vision is to anticipate the future as the leading agent of transformation in companies and society, adapting them to an ever faster evolving world.
In the latest awareness and positioning study carried out by the European Research Survey ERS in 2022, TECNALIA occupies the first position in R+D+i brand awareness.

Orange Romania SA

Orange Romania, part of Orange Group, offers an extensive range of communication solutions for individual and corporate customers, from basic connectivity services to complex IT&C solutions.
Positioned as a leader in research, development, and high-tech telecommunications, Orange Romania actively drives innovation across cloud-native networks, VoLTE, Network Function Virtualization, and SDN.
Through its Development & Innovation team, it coordinates strategic programs such as Orange Fab, Innovation Labs, Orange Educational Program, and multiple European H2020 research initiatives focused on 5G technologies, next-generation emergency services, and critical infrastructure security. By combining academic research, engineering expertise, and startup agility, the company creates a robust environment for secure testing, and deployment of advanced digital services.
This project is expected to enable structured collaboration with local and European SMEs, strengthen secure testing environments, and deliver a Smart Tracking platform integrating IoT and automation services, expanding secure, scalable solutions for enterprises, public authorities, and critical infrastructure operators.

SafePay Systems Ltd.

SafePay is a consultancy and IT integrator-developer company with focus on mobile payment services, smart cards, e-comm solutions and IoT security. The company developed the core technology for the largest Hungarian mobile payment service, iCheque, and developed similar complex secure services like a ticketing and access control platform, an end-to-end smart retail solution, as well as an airline ticket exchange platform. Recently SafePay participated in the design and development of a remote authentication service platform and the development of an IoT gateway. As member of the Global Platform, SafePay contributed to the initial draft for the Consumer Centric chip card management model, which later became a specification. The company owns several patents related to mobile payments, chip card management and IoT security.

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

At NTNU, the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, the largest University in Norway, we create knowledge for a better world and solutions that can change everyday life. NTNU is a university with an international focus, with headquarters in Trondheim and campuses in Ålesund and Gjøvik. NTNU also has offices in Japan and Brussels. NTNU has a main profile in science and technology, a variety of programmes of professional study, and great academic breadth that also includes the humanities, social sciences, economics, medicine, health sciences, educational science, architecture, entrepreneurship, art disciplines and artistic activities. NTNU is committed to innovative education, especially increased use of learning methods with active student involvement and digitization. Research forms part of the ongoing activities through a variety of projects and programmes in addition to specialized centres. The university has the strongest participation in EU-funded projects among Norwegian Universities. NTNU will participate in the project through the Department of Information Security and Communication Technology (IIK), which hosts the Center for Cyber and Information Security(CCIS) and the Norwegian Center for Cybersecurity in Critical Sectors (NORCICS). IIK, CCIS and NORCICS share research and training resources and several research groups, including the Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience (CISaR) Group. IIK is a research-intensive environment with a driven community of well-seasoned researchers who have participated in numerous successful national and international funded research projects. CISaR’s mission is to support the private and public sector in their preparedness for and response to security incidents that involve the critical infrastructures of Norway, at the regional and national level, by means of knowledge and capacity building through research, education, and training.

Public Power Corporation S.A.

PPC is the leading Powertech Group in Southeastern Europe, driving the region’s electrification and digital transformation through strategic investments in energy and technology infrastructure. The Group is undergoing a major transformation, focused on building a clean and flexible energy portfolio by expanding renewables and completing its lignite phase-out by 2026. At the same time, PPC is modernizing the electricity distribution network and placing customers at the center of its commercial strategy.
As a fully integrated utility, PPC operates across electricity generation, distribution and the provision of advanced energy products and services. The Group is active in Greece, Romania, North Macedonia, Italy and Bulgaria, with a total installed capacity of 12.5GW and annual generation of 21TWh. Renewables already account for 6.3GW, with a further 3.7GW under development.
In parallel, PPC is investing in digital infrastructure, including fiber networks, data centers, telecommunications cables and AI. Guided by strong ESG principles, PPC creates sustainable value for society and the environment.

IDEKO Technology Centre

IDEKO Technology Centre is a leading research institution based in Elgoibar, Spain, specializing in advanced manufacturing and industrial production technologies. IDEKO is part of the Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA) and collaborates with industry to develop innovative solutions that enhance competitiveness and efficiency. Its expertise spans precision engineering, dynamics and control, ICT and automation, and manufacturing processes. The center focuses on cutting-edge areas such as artificial intelligence applied to manufacturing, high-speed machining, and zero-defect production. IDEKO actively participates in European projects like Horizon 2020, driving digitalization and sustainability in industry. Serving sectors such as machine tools, aeronautics, automotive, and energy, IDEKO combines applied research with technology transfer to meet current and future challenges. With a multidisciplinary team and state-of-the-art facilities, IDEKO is committed to shaping the future of manufacturing through innovation and collaboration.

INDUSTRIA DE TURBO PROPULSORES S.A.U.

ITP Aero is a global leader in the design, development, manufacture, and servicing of aero components in both the commercial aviation and defense industries.
Over the last thirty-five years, ITP Aero has demonstrated its ability to continuously advance its core capabilities and build on new developments, lead large-scale R&T programmes and work in strong partnership with its global customers and partners; as can be seen from our positioning on some of today’s most environmentally friendly new engine platforms.
As an independent global company, with more than 5,000 employees across facilities in Spain, UK, Mexico, USA, Malta and India, ITP Aero continues to invest to build and evolve its proprietary technology, operational capacity, sustainability, product and service capabilities, while ensuring a strong governance foundation and commitment to its values.

SC AROBS TRANSILVANIA SOFTWARE S.A.

AROBS Transilvania Software is Romania’s largest publicly listed technology group and one of Europe’s long-term growth champions. Over the last years, AROBS has accelerated its expansion through a strategic combination of research-driven innovation, international M&A, and the scaling of high-value software engineering capabilities across Europe, North America, and Asia.
The project showcases AROBS’s integrated growth model: expanding internationally through acquisitions, building multi-disciplinary expertise across top global industries (automotive, embedded, medical, aerospace, life sciences, fintech, IoT), and consolidating a culture of excellence across more than 1,200 specialists in 10 countries. In 2025, AROBS reached a major milestone through its first direct US acquisition and was recognized by the Financial Times–Statista as one of Europe’s “Long-Term Growth Champions”.

Savvy Data Systems

Savvy Data Systems is a company that was born with a strong digital culture, and whose objective is to help industrial companies in their digital transformation, turning their data into valuable information, and their information into business.

It is a company driven by the industry, specialized in advanced monitoring, data analysis and artificial intelligence services, through which it technologically promotes the strategy, development and deployment of industrial digitization in its clients.

The company also relies on a well-established network of industrial partners (DANOBATGROUP, Fagor Automation, Fagor Arrasate, IPF) and research centers, with which it works in collaboration. Thus, it is at the forefront of digital manufacturing support technologies, essential for factories of the future and present, providing the necessary knowledge to face digital challenges in all kinds of industrial sectors.

OnBT Information Technologies

At OnBT Information Technologies, we specialize in delivering innovative IT solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of businesses across various industries like smart building, smart energy, intelligent transportation systems, charging industry and electrification, manufacturing with Industry 4.0. Our team is dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency and driving digital transformation through cutting-edge technology especially enhanced with professional cyber security and privacy solutions. With a focus on cybersecurity, cloud services, artificial intelligence and data analytics, we strive to empower organizations to thrive in an increasingly digital and secure landscape. We believe in building lasting partnerships with our clients, ensuring they are equipped with the tools and expertise needed to succeed.

Urban Institute Hungary Zrt.

The Urban Institute Hungary Zrt. (UIH) is a rapidly growing member of a group of companies developing Smart City solutions and operating on three continents. UIH works closely with the leading faculties of the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, including the Faculties of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Transportation Engineering. The company performs tasks in the areas of intelligent transport, sustainable energy, and digital cities in the digital transformation projects of cities in Hungary (and the region) and industrial players—from strategy development and planning to implementation and operation.

UIH operates a prosumer living lab for its sustainable energy research, with a particular focus on testing methods suitable for addressing IT security challenges.

K3Y

K3Y Ltd (K3Y) is an SME specialising in cybersecurity and R&D activities. Founded in Sofia, Bulgaria, in 2018, K3Y primarily serves the European and Bulgarian markets while actively participating in national and European Union (EU)-funded projects. K3Y’s core activities can be categorised into two primary areas: (a) Cybersecurity Services and (b) R&D Activities. In the realm of Cybersecurity Services, K3Y offers four main services: Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration Testing, Purple Teaming, and Cybersecurity Consulting. On the other side, K3Y participates in several R&D projects and initiatives, such as SPIDER, RAINBOW, SwiftV2X, SANCUS, 5G-INDUCE, TREEADS, INCODE, UP2030 and ACROSS.

TELLU AS

Tellu is a Norwegian technology company specializing in advanced digital health and welfare technology solutions that digitalises the health sector. Tellu’s mission is to deliver innovative, sustainable technologies that strengthen modern healthcare delivery. With good insight into the tasks and challenges health personnel face at work, we develop technology that helps simplify the everyday lives of employees in home care services, institutions, hospitals and care homes.  The TelluCare eHealth platform, provides an integrated ecosystem that supports digital supervision, remote patient monitoring, alarm and response services, and tools for remote digital meetings. Tellu’s solutions such as TelluVision, TelluVisit, and TelluRespons, enhance safety, efficiency, and flexibility for healthcare providers while improving quality of life for patients. The company combines strong software expertise with deep sector knowledge, enabling scalable, secure, and adaptable services used across more than 100 municipalities in Norway.

ASSIST Software