Erasmus University Rotterdam (NL)
Embedded in the dynamic and diverse city of Rotterdam, Erasmus University Rotterdam is a highly ranked, internationally oriented research university. It consists of seven schools, two institutes and a university college. Our mission is to make a positive impact on societal challenges, and this is at the core of our education and research. We strive to understand and make progress towards solving complex issues in close cooperation with our partners locally and globally.
Radboud University (Institute for Science in Society) (NL)
Radboud University is one of the best traditional, general universities of the Netherlands. Located in the city of Nijmegen, Radboud University owes its origins to the Catholic emancipation movement at the start of the twentieth century. Ever since it was founded in 1923, Radboud University has been making a significant impact, contributing to a healthy, free world with equal opportunities for all. The Institute for Science in Society (ISiS) is one of the research institutes within the Faculty of Science of Radboud University. ISiS hosts a variety of experts including philosophers, sociologists, anthropologists and interdisciplinary scientists with the aim to analyze, assess and improve the societal embedding of science and technology. Our research and education focuses on how actors – whether they are scientists, citizens, technology developers, or nature conservationists – understand the world around them and how such understanding can be improved to facilitate the addressing of complex issues in science and technology.
University of Tartu (Centre of Ethics) (EE)
The Centre for Ethics of the University of Tartu was established in June 2001 as an interdisciplinary unit within the Faculty of Philosophy. Starting from January 1st 2009, the Centre for Ethics is a consortium. The faculties that participate in our work are as follows: faculty of arts and humanities, faculty of social sciences, faculty of medicine and faculty of science and technology. The Centre aims to organize interdisciplinary research regarding the ethical issues pertaining to science, society and research activities; further reflections upon norms, values and questions of justice in the Estonian society through organizing public lectures, meetings, seminars and discussions; coordinate and improve the teaching of ethics at the University of Tartu, and prepare, compile and publish anthologies and textbooks on ethics and develop contacts with other ethics centres and organize visits by guest lecturers.
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (DE)
The Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS) within the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is a leading research institute in the field of technology assessment. It focuses on the analysis and evaluation of scientific and technological developments and their societal implications, addressing ethical, ecological, social, political-institutional, cultural and other questions arising from technological and scientific developments. Our research is committed to scientific independence and a claim to excellence. The results contribute to societal debates and serve to advance scientific knowledge – not only in technology assessment itself but also in the disciplines involved, such as social sciences, or ethics. Our results, which are often co-created with citizens, are addressed to policy and other decision makers and to society at large. In the IANUS project, KIT-ITAS focuses on co-creation activities with a variety of stakeholders and on the topic of trust in science communication.
Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research (DE)
Fraunhofer ISI is a leading international institute for innovation research and aims to be an independent thought leader supporting society, politics and business. In our work, we not only apply a broad spectrum of advanced scientific theories, models, methods and social science assessment tools, but also continuously develop these using the empirical findings from the research projects carried out. For our clients, we examine the scientific, economic, ecological, social, organizational, legal and political conditions that give rise to innovations and their subsequent effects. We use scientifically substantiated analysis, evaluation and foresight methods. Our assessments of the potentials and limitations of technical, organizational or institutional innovations help decision-makers from business, science and politics to set a strategic course and therefore support them in creating a favorable environment for innovation.
Sapienza University of Rome (IT)
Founded in 1303, Sapienza is the oldest university in Rome and the largest in Europe. Its mission is to contribute to the development of a knowledge society through research, excellence, quality education and international cooperation. Its Department of Communication and Social Research (CoRiS) has been teaching and conducting research in the field of social studies and communications for over 25 years. With a strong transdisciplinary approach, CoRiS offers and promotes teaching and research activities in the areas of sociology, humanities, and media studies, performing remarkably at national and international level.
Dept. of Communication and Social Research
The Department of Communication and Social Research (CoRiS) was born in 2010 from the union between the Department of Social Research and Sociological Methodology (RISMES) and the Department of Sociology and Communication (DISC). The latter represents the legacy of the Institute of Sociology, founded by Professor Franco Ferrarotti over 50 years ago.
The Department offers and promotes teaching and research activities in the areas of communication, sociology, humanities, and digital media studies, performing remarkably at national and international levels.
The Department includes around 100 people between faculty members and administration employees.
London School of Economics (UK)
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is an internationally renowned university specialising in the social sciences, awarded University of the Year 2025 and ranked top in the UK by the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide. Its expertise spans a wide range of disciplines from economics, politics and law, to sociology, health policy, data science, behavioural science, and finance. As one of the most international universities in the world, the School’s diversity of people, ideas and interests make it an exciting centre for research, teaching and public engagement. Established in 1895, the original vision of LSE as “a community of people and ideas, founded to know the causes of things, for the betterment of society” remains true to this day. It continues to use its research-led expertise to influence governments, NGOs, businesses and others to help tackle the world’s most pressing problems.
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (GR)
The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is the largest university in Greece. The main campus is located in the centre of the city of Thessaloniki, and covers an area of about 33.4 hectares. It comprises 10 faculties which consist of 40 schools and 1 single-School Faculty. The strategic objectives of AUTh, in the framework of its vision and mission, remain high and consistently oriented to the continuation of its tradition, namely to be a pioneer institution, standing out among Greek and many foreign Universities on all levels: education, research, culture, connection with society.
Research Council of Lithuania (LT)
Research Council of Lithuania has been founded 1991 to fulfil the role of an expert institution tackling challenges of science development on a national level. The Council is a counsellor of the Lithuanian Parliament and the Government on research and researchers training issues, implements programme based competitive funding of research, administers most important Lithuanian science development programmes, evaluates research performance and represents Lithuanian science in various European institutions and other international organisations.
Acumenist
AcumenIST is a new consulting initiative that combines strong professional and technical skills with established entrepreneurial, business development, and policy-making experience to support both private and public sectors, including (but not limited to) the following activities: technology and market analysis, statistical and economic impact assessments, innovative technology foresight, policy evaluations, stakeholder engagement exercises, due diligence, and interdisciplinary R&I project management. Dedicated to fostering cutting-edge research and impactful collaborations, AcumenIST combines strategic insight and a unique ability to bridge classic scientific disciplines with emerging innovation practices such as technology scouting, incubation, and strategic business development. Its experienced professionals, who bring leadership from academia, industry, and policy advising, effectively translate research into applications by aligning technological advancements with evolving market demands and societal needs.