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Τhe project consortium consists of 10 partners from 4 different countries. 4 are representatives of Higher Education, 4 job market actors and 1 NGO.
ESTIA is an engineering school located in the Basque Country that offers education and training in industrial technologies. Its ecosystem integrates the training of engineers and master's programs, research teams, technical platforms, and a business incubator. ESTIA educates trilingual engineers who engage closely with local businesses through internships and student projects. The campus comprises three entities: ESTIA Engineering School, ESTIA Entreprendre (business incubator), and ESTIA Recherche (research group). Companies hosted by ESTIA Entreprendre can leverage the expertise of ESTIA researchers and state-of-the-art equipment. ESTIA maintains partnerships with other national and European schools, collaborating with various centers and networks.
The Institute for Advanced Research in Business and Economics (INARBE) thrives within the vibrant academic landscape of the Universidad Publica de Navarra (UPNA) in Pamplona, Spain. Established in 1987 as the only public university in the region, UPNA stands as a leading force among Spanish universities, championing regional development. INARBE's core focus lies in deciphering the decisions made by economic and social entities, unraveling their impact on business performance and societal well-being. Committed to high-caliber research, specialized educational programs, and dynamic collaborations with stakeholders, including companies and public institutions, INARBE is dedicated to creating new knowledge and sharing transformative ideas.
Jamk is a creative reinvented institute of higher education. We develop and strengthen learning, competence, and competitiveness together with partners and cooperation networks – both in Finland and around the world. We have over 8 500 students and 900 employees. Tiimiakatemia is team entrepreneurship excellence unit, that was born in 1993. We are a community of nine teams, 130 teampreneurs and six coaches. Every team creates its own cooperative. In Tiimiakatemia we are enthusiastic about team learning, learning by doing and making the world a little better.
Mondragon Team Academy - MTA - is an international community of +2.500 team- entrepreneurs co-creating a global network of social innovation ecosystem Labs. It stems from Mondragon Unibertsitatea where our "learning by co-creating" methodology empowers young people to find their purpose and create impact as entrepreneurial teams.
The Cluster of Bioeconomy and Environment of Western Macedonia (CLuBE) is a platform for cooperation of the three pillars of the regional economy: the public sector, research and entrepreneurship. The Cluster seeks to develop synergies between local and regional players and businesses in bioenergy and the environment, aiming at introducing and developing innovation in the sector and increasing its added value.
We are a social initiative cooperative created with a clear purpose, to work on accessibility to impact entrepreneurship, always from the teams. Aware of the globalised world we live in, we want to work on this accessibility by joining people from all over the world.
Initiative Développement (ID) is a French non-profit NGO founded in 1994 and based in Poitiers. It supports and empowers individuals, organisations and groups from civil society and/or local authorities in France, Chad, Congo Brazzaville, Madagascar and Comoros, Benin, Gabon, Senegal, Burkina Faso and Haiti. In 2019, ID has developed activities in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region around climate and solidarity issues. Structures in France and in partner countries have been supported by young people (15 to 30 yo) from Nouvelle-Aquitaine, raising simultaneously their awareness on those topics. Since 2023, a volunteer programme has been created for young people wishing to take their commitment further.
KEK ORAMA, established in 2005, is a certified vocational training center specializing in human resources management, vocational training, and lifelong learning (Certification Code 7172-05 by EOPPEP). With a dynamic approach and expert leadership, it offers high-quality programs, leveraging a network of reputable external partners. The center has experienced continuous growth, maintaining a leadership position in training. KEK ORAMA also provides consulting services to both private and public sectors in Greece and abroad, focusing on HR development. They excel in education, training, and coordinating European and national programs, with a strong network of partners and international affiliations. Their core strengths include autonomous competence, research capabilities, and support for educational initiatives.
Our mission is clear: to foster the ongoing transformation of our world through the enduring strength of cooperatives. Currently, we proudly represent approximately 1,400 associated cooperatives across various sectors and types, each contributing to a vibrant tapestry of collaboration and shared values. Among our diverse cooperative landscape, worker cooperatives take the lead with a remarkable 1,225 entities. Additionally, our cooperative family extends to education cooperatives, encompassing nursery, primary, vocational schools, and even a university. We also embrace the principles of consumer, credit, transport, and agri-food cooperatives, recognizing the diverse ways in which cooperation can shape our communities. Our activities span three key areas. Firstly, we engage in institutional representation, where our dedicated director and governing council work tirelessly to advocate for the interests of our cooperative community. Furthermore, we actively promote inter-cooperation through a range of projects and activities designed to unite the common interests and needs of our cooperatives. This collaborative spirit is at the core of our efforts, fostering a network that amplifies the collective impact of cooperatives in the Basque Country. Lastly, we are committed to advancing cooperativism by providing invaluable support to our member cooperatives. We offer tailored advice, comprehensive training, and participation in advantageous programs to enhance their competitiveness and overall performance. Join us in the journey of shaping a more cooperative, equitable, and prosperous future. we believe in the transformative power of collaboration, and together, we will continue to build a world where cooperatives thrive and leave an enduring legacy of positive change."
Kaya Impacto (“Kaya”) is a boutique financial consulting firm working with social enterprises and impact investors. Our purpose is to support social and environmental organizations to realize their vision and scale their positive impact. We are a B Corp recognized as “Best for the World” (2018 & 2019). We have developed a unique financial expertise in the intersection between finance and impact. We have worked alongside investors and entrepreneurs, we understand both perspectives and can facilitate due diligence and negotiation processes for both parties: we make things happen.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
This project has received funding from the European Union’s EACEA.A – Erasmus+, EU Solidarity Corps. Grant agreement No 101111560