Nicosia Tourism Board (NTB), is a non-profit Company, established in November 2007 within the framework of the Cyprus Tourism Organisation Strategic Plan. The main objective of NTB is to develop and promote Nicosia as a tourist destination. The company’s primary strategic plan focuses on four main areas: Cultural and Religious Tourism, Conferences & Incentives Tourism, Business Tourism and Sports tourism. The President of the Board is Mr Theodoros Kringou. The Board has representatives from the Municipalities and Communities of Nicosia, the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, ACTA, ACTE and Cyprus Hotel Association.

STEP RI, founded by the University of Rijeka in 2008, is a leading Croatian center for innovation and business development. It supports startups, SMEs, researchers, and institutions in turning ideas into sustainable, competitive ventures. With expertise in innovation management, design thinking, digital transformation, and access to finance, STEP RI guides clients from early ideation to market entry and growth. Bridging academia and business, it has led or partnered in over 50 national and international projects and actively contributes to European programs such as the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH), and the Proof of Concept (PoC) program.

The Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH), established in 1983, is Greece’s largest public research center, known for its cutting-edge facilities and expert personnel. FORTH leads interdisciplinary research in fields such as photonics, nanotechnology, biotechnology, computer science, precision medicine, energy, and social sciences, with a strong focus on societal and economic impact. In 1993, FORTH established the Science and Technology Park of Crete (STEP-C) to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology transfer. STEP-C hosts start-ups in a 4,000 sq.m. space and actively supports intellectual property management and regional development. It collaborates closely with regional authorities and is a founding member of both the Greek and European EURAXESS Network and the IASP. Together, FORTH and STEP-C have significant expertise in areas central to this project, including sustainability, circular economy, lean methodologies, and digitalization, having participated in over 100 related projects, contributing to both research excellence and SME development.

Sinloc S.p.A. is a consulting company that promotes local development mostly through the implementation of infrastructures, with technical assistance activities, feasibility studies and investments in Public-Private Partnership projects all over Italy and Europe. It supports local institutions, companies and non-profit entities in setting up impact-oriented projects. It focuses on 8 areas of activity: energy transition, urban regeneration, mobility and logistics, networks and public utilities, healthcare and welfare, education and research, art and tourism and food and health. It works guaranteeing direct responsibility towards its investors and communities of reference, consistently with the seventeen UN’s SDGs.

TERTÚLIA ALGARVIA, an NGO founded in 2006, focuses on promoting and enhancing traditional food and the Mediterranean diet. Since 2012, it has engaged in various national and EU projects related to gastronomy, food, culinary-wine, creative and sustainable tourism. A key initiative related with GreenSET project was the NO Algarbage project which supported zero waste in tourism. This project developed best practices for reducing food waste in the tourism industry, carried out pilot actions and implemented a food waste reduction strategy. Another project, ALGARVE CRAFT&FOOD supported micro and small companies, such as agri-food producers, in developing Cultural, Creative and Sustainable  Tourism Experience Programs through Creation Labs, Training Actions, and also working sessions with tour operators.

CEEI Valencia is a pioneering innovation center supporting entrepreneurship and business transformation. With over 34 years of experience, it has guided more than 9,000 individuals and contributed to the creation of over 1,500 companies. As the longest-standing innovation hub in Valencia, CEEI provides startups, entrepreneurs, and SMEs with expert advisory and incubation services to foster innovation and sustainable growth. It operates in coordination with other CEEIs in the Valencian Community, ANCES, SEIMED, and leading innovation networks, offering tailored tools and support for emerging business projects.