Socios

RISEBA

RISEBA University of Applied Sciences is a private higher education institution in Latvia, accredited by the Ministry of Education and Science. It is among the top 10 largest higher education institutions in Latvia, with almost 3,000 students, including 200 international students, offering creative study programmes in the various fields: Business, Psychology, Communications, Audio-visual media arts and Architecture. RISEBA offers unique programs and was the first to introduce several to the market, with degrees available in Latvian and English. The university is a member of global and European associations such as EFMD, AACSB, CEEMAN, and others. RISEBA actively participates in international chambers of commerce in Latvia and engages with local stakeholders through the Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Confederation of Latvian Employers. The university emphasizes interdisciplinary, multicultural education, aiming to produce intelligent, creative, and independently thinking graduates. With 64 full-time faculty members, RISEBA provides high-quality education and research. The Lifelong Learning Center at RISEBA offers over 50 programs for adults, with more than 4,000 participants in 2022. RISEBA also runs the Creative Business Incubator, supporting students and graduates in developing business ideas and startups, focusing on Creative Industries, Social Entrepreneurship, and Innovation. RISEBA conducts research in various fields, including strategic management, sport management, public management, business IT, entrepreneurship, economics, innovation, lifelong education, and more. The university supports career development through events like RISEBA Career Days, fostering strong ties with employers and alumni.

University of Dubrovnik – Department of Economics and Business

The University of Dubrovnik is a public university founded in 2003 and located in Dubrovnik, Croatia. Its Department of Economics and Business (DEB) was founded in 1970 as the Faculty of Tourism and Foreign Trade Dubrovnik. DEB is home to research centre CREDO involved in Start-cup project. Established in 2020 CREDO brings together a group of scholars with rich history of research collaboration on economic determinants, forms and effects of digital transformation in areas of industrial development, innovation, tourism, trade, environment protection, local and regional development, entrepreneurship, international trade, finance, labour market and education.Since its foundation CREDO took part as coordinator or partner in more than 20 nationally and internationally funded projects dedicated to topics of innovation, entrepreneurship, university-industry cooperation and capacity building in higher education. Its researchers have published their research on topics pertinent to the project topic in leading scientific journals (CABS 3* and 4*) in the fields of economics and business such as the European Economic Review, Journal of Business Research, Small Business Economics, Technovation, Journal of Technology Transfer, Research Policy, or Regional Studies.

Innovalley

Innovalley is a network for technological and social innovation created to enhance the value of the Abruzzo Region in Italy. The Innovalley Association and its project partners established the Innovalley Foundation, which manages funds and contributions from businesses and institutions (both national and European), operating as: • a bridge between businesses, the financial sector, universities, and public and private research centers; • a link between the various skills within the industrial fabric of reference; • a space for advanced training and consulting in project management; • a technological incubator for businesses, professionals, and startups; • a business empowerment structure for companies and professional support for young people; • a reference point for interacting with the network of European Digital Innovation Hubs

INTERNET WEB SOLUTIONS SL

Internet Web Solutions is a leading provider of information technology (IT) and engineering services based in Málaga. Its business plan has received the finalist award from the City of Madrid in the National Business Competition sponsored by IdeCesem Business School. Internet Web Solutions is specialized in domains like Professional Web Design, Web Development, Software Development, E-Commerce Solutions, E-learning projects and SEO strategies. It also provides online marketing solutions and quality translation services. Internet Web Solutions is providing high-tech,custom and quality web design,Outsourced Web Development and Software Development services with latest and emerging Web Technologies, in particular PHP, Java Script, AjAx and newest DHTML IT languages. Internet Web Solutions has a result-oriented team under one roof that comprises of Software/Web/Creative Designers, Developers, SEO Experts, Programmers, Software Developers and Marketing professionals. Our aim is to make IT technology much more accessible to general and specialized public.

IDP SAS

IDP, with branch offices in Italy and in Brussels, was established in 1996 by partners working since 1991 in Brussels in the frame of EU policies and EU funding programmes. It relies on more than 20 year experience in the development, submission and management of successful EU projects. Since 1999, IDP develops and carries out also specialised training courses for VET and Adult learners focused exclusively on EU related issues (EU Institutions, policies, programmes, project management etc), delivering an average of +1000 hrs/year of training to +550 adult attendees/year. IDP organises also study visits in Brussels to the EU Institutions or the participation of groups of AL to major EU events (such as the Open Days of DG Regio); moreover, it takes part in all EU events held in Brussels (Info days, conferences, meetings etc) and has regulars contacts with officers and representatives of Brussels-based Institutions, practitioners, associations and projects. As a training service provider, IDP organises, manages and delivers high quality specialised training for Local and other public authorities, focusing on the various aspects of project management, planning, financial management, implementation, fund-raising, etc In addition to serving the public and third sector, IDP offers services to institutional clients from both national and regional governments. Moreover, IDP is currently a contractor of the EU Institutions/Agencies having been awarded in 2010 two contracts on the basis of competitive bidding.

INSTITUT DE HAUTE FORMATION AUX POLITIQUES COMMUNAUTAIRES

IHF, Institut de Haute Formation aux Politiques Communautaires asbl, is a non profit organisation established in Brussels (Belgium) in 2003. The principal aim of IHF is to provide the community (including non profit and local authorities) with assistance for the development of a wider international cooperation through activities of specialised training on European policies and the dissemination of European values. One of the means to reach this objective is the organisation of highly specialised courses and seminars focused at the development of European projects. The courses focus on EU Policies and Legislation, International Relations and Project Management, promoting the possibility to participate in EU-funded programmes. IHF organises also study groups to Brussels for young graduates, local authorities representatives, SMEs, Universities, promoting mobility activities at different training levels. Since 2004 IHF organised more than 40 study visits to Brussels for more than 500 people. IHF took part as associate partner in previous EU funded projects, contributing mainly to Dissemination and exploitation activities. IHF provides further assistance through continuous monitoring of EU legislation and European Institution activities, and consequent spread of related information, assistance in the search for partners and building up of networks. Thanks to its presence in Brussels IHF asbl developed relevant experience in the organisation of Dissemination and Valorisation activities at EU level, through contacts with MEPs, other European associations and Institutions, stakeholders, consumers groups etc.

Burgas Free University

Burgas Free University (BFU) is a modern educational institution established with an act of the Great National Assembly on 18 September 1991. It is one of the first non-state universities in the Republic of Bulgaria, established in the biggest industrial and cultural centre in the South-Eastern region of the country. Burgas Free University (BFU) has four faculties: Faculty of Business Studies, Faculty of Legal Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering. BFU is the regional leader in the research of the innovation impact over the local and community-based small enterprises with broad experience in blended learning towards the local communities and an integral part of activities and achievements of the local communities and municipalities in South-Eastern Bulgaria. Burgas Free University has experienced staff in the area of ICT, engineering, computer training, education, business and humanities. BFU maintains contacts with more than 470 universities and organizations all over the world and has signed Agreements for Cooperation with 73 universities and academic institutions in Europe, Asia, America and Africa.

University of Customs and Finance

The University of Customs and Finance (UCF) is a state university founded in 2014 by merging of the Academy of Customs Service of Ukraine and Dnipropetrovsk State Academy of Finance, located in Dnipro, Ukraine. Recognized by the World Customs Organization and the International Network of Customs Universities, the UCF maintains its Professional Standards, and is the only Higher Educational Institution and a leading center in the field of customs training in Ukraine. Currently, the UCF offers training and retraining in 30+ majors (specialties) on bachelor, master and PhD study levels. The UCF teaching and research staff of 250+ professors and associate professors provides the excellent knowledge and skills for 6,000 students. Among the UCF capacities there are Educational and Scientific Institute of Law and International Legal Relations and 4 Faculties: Faculty of Management; Faculty of Innovative Technologies; Faculty of Finance; Faculty of Economic, Business and Foreign Economic Affairs (Department of Business and Enterprise Economics, Department of Marketing, Department of Economics and Economic Security, Center for Entrepreneurship Development). The UCF established fruitful education and research cooperation with international organizations and HEIs: the World Customs Organization, the Argonne National Laboratory (USA), the European Union Border Assistance Mission to Ukraine and Moldova (EUBAM Mission), the International Network of Customs Universities, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and 50+ organizations, higher education and research institutions from Germany, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, China, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and so forth.