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Associated Partners are a key resource for UNITA to reach the objectives of the Alliance
Our more than fifty associated partners represent different actors in each regional ecosystem, including the socio-economic sector, public authorities, a quality assurance agency, policy makers and civil organizations.
AUF - Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie
The AUF, a global association of higher education and research institutions in the French-speaking world, brings together 1,007 university institutions across all continents in 119 countries.
AULP - Associação das Universidades de Língua Portuguesa
The AULP is an international NGO that fosters cooperation, information exchange, and the collective development of Portuguese-language education and research among over 130 members across Portuguese-speaking countries and regions.
OEI - Organización de Estados Iberoamericanos para la Educación, la Ciencia y la Cultura
The OEI is the largest multilateral cooperation organization among Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking Ibero-American countries, with a physical presence in 20 countries
APICAD - Association internationale pour la promotion de l'intercompréhension à distance
The APICAD is a non-profit international association established in 2014 under French law. It manages the Miriadi network (French acronym for Pooling and Innovation for a Network of Distance Intercomprehension) and its web portal, coordinating the network and organizing online intercomprehension training within networking groups.
Euromontana
Euromontana is the European multi-stakeholder network for sustainable development and quality of life in the mountains.
CCDRC - Comissão de Coordenação e Desenvolvimento Regional do Centro
The Commission for Coordination and Regional Development of the Center is an autonomous public institute responsible for defining and implementing regional development strategies in Portugal's Center Region, as well as coordinating public policies in key areas such as environment, economy, culture, and land use planning. Additionally, it manages cohesion policy and regional programs.
Aldeias Históricas de Portugal
The Historical Villages of Portugal is a private, non-profit tourism development association that forms a network of twelve localities in the central interior of the country.
CIMBSE - Comunidade Intermunicipal Beiras e Serra da Estrela
The Intermunicipal Community of Beiras and Serra da Estrela is a public associative entity that brings together 15 Portuguese municipalities to promote common interests, territorial cohesion, and sustainable development in the region. Its mission is to optimize regional management, foster synergies, and improve quality of life through economic, social, and collective development.
Consorcio Campus Iberus - Campus of International Excellence of the Ebro Valley
Campus Iberus is an international excellence consortium comprised of the universities of Zaragoza, La Rioja, Lleida, and the Public University of Navarre. Its main goal is to foster collaboration in research, teaching, and innovation among these public institutions, promoting the economic, social, and cultural development of the Ebro Valley, a strategically significant Spanish region bordering France.
ACPUA - Agencia de Calidad y Prospectiva Universitaria de Aragón
The Agency for University Quality and Prospective of Aragon is the official higher education evaluation agency of the Autonomous Community of Aragon (Spain). Its mission is to promote the quality of the Aragon University System by fostering its connection with the business and labor sectors, as well as with society as a whole.
CRUE – Conferencia de Rectores de Universidades Españolas
The Conference of Rectors of Spanish Universities (CRUE) is a non-profit association founded in 1994. It is currently composed of 77 Spanish universities, of which 50 are public and 27 are private. CRUE represents all the Spanish universities that are members of the association, promoting cooperation among them and with public administrations, as well as fostering relationships with foreign universities and social stakeholders.
G9 Universidades
The Group of 9 Universities (G9) is a non-profit association made up of Spanish public universities that are the sole public universities in their respective Autonomous Communities.
Departamento de Universidad, Innovación y Transformación Digital del Gobierno de Navarra
The Department of University, Innovation, and Digital Transformation of the Government of Navarre is the entity in charge of designing and implementing public policies in higher education, research, technological innovation, and digitalization in Navarre.
EGTC Euroregion Nouvelle-Aquitaine Euskadi Navarra
The New Aquitaine-Euskadi-Navarra Euroregion is a European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation aimed at promoting the economic, social, and cultural development of the cross-border and Euroregional territory, while also encouraging exchanges within it.
Gobierno de Aragón
The Government of Aragon is the institution that holds executive power in the Autonomous Community of Aragon, and is responsible for managing regional competencies in areas such as education, healthcare, economy, environment, and culture.
Departamento de Empleo, Ciencia y Universidades del Gobierno de Aragón
The Department of Employment, Science and Universities of the Government of Aragon promotes policies on employment, scientific development and higher education in the region, fostering research, university training and job placement. It acts as a coordinating and regulatory body to ensure quality, innovation and equal opportunities in the fields of work, science and higher education.
Dirección General de Universidades del Departamento de Empleo, Ciencia y Universidades del Gobierno de Aragón
The Directorate General for Universities of the Department of Employment, Science, and Universities of the Government of Aragon is the body responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing policies related to university education in the autonomous community.
Diputación Provincial de Zaragoza
The Provincial Council of Zaragoza is the local government institution that provides services and support to the municipalities of the province of Zaragoza, especially the smaller ones, to promote their economic, social, and cultural development. It also manages supra-municipal responsibilities, fostering cooperation between municipalities and territorial balance.
Ayuntamiento de Zaragoza
The Zaragoza City Council is the governing institution of the municipality of Zaragoza, the capital of Aragon. Responsible for local administration, it manages public services, urban planning, security, and promotes the city's economic and cultural development.
Diputación Provincial de Huesca
The Provincial Council of Huesca is the local government institution that provides services and support to the municipalities of the province of Huesca, especially the smaller ones, to promote their economic, social, and cultural development. It also manages supra-municipal responsibilities, fostering cooperation between municipalities and territorial balance.
Ayuntamiento de Huesca
The Huesca City Council is the governing institution of the municipality of Huesca, the capital of Aragon. Responsible for local administration, it manages public services, urban planning, security, and promotes the city's economic and cultural development.
Diputación Provincial de Teruel
The Provincial Council of Teruel is the local government institution that provides services and support to the municipalities of the province of Huesca, especially the smaller ones, to promote their economic, social, and cultural development. It also manages supra-municipal responsibilities, fostering cooperation between municipalities and territorial balance.
Ayuntamiento de Teruel
The Teruel City Council is the governing institution of the municipality of Teruel, the capital of Aragon. Responsible for local administration, it manages public services, urban planning, security, and promotes the city's economic and cultural development.
Fondation USMB
The Université Savoie Mont Blanc Foundation (USMB) is an entity that fosters collaboration between the university, businesses, and the region, driving research, innovation, and development projects in areas such as sustainability, technology, and territorial cohesion.
Pôle métropolitain Pays de Béarn
The Pays de Béarn is a metropolitan cluster bringing together the eight inter-municipal areas of the Béarn region, the Montanérès association and the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department. At the start of the 21st century, it is rediscovering its age-old and historic perimeter, as well as its unity. It bears witness to one ambition: to imagine a shared future for a high-performance Béarn.
Conseil Départemental de la Haute-Savoie (CD74)
The Departmental Council of Haute-Savoie is the deliberative assembly of the French department of Haute-Savoie, responsible for local administration and the implementation of public policies in areas such as social action, territorial development, culture, education, transport, and the environment. Its headquarters are located in Annecy.
Conseil Départemental de la Savoie (CD73)
The Departmental Council of Savoie is the deliberative assembly of the French department of Savoie, responsible for local administration and the implementation of public policies in areas such as education, infrastructure, and social services. Its headquarters are located in Chambéry.
Conseil Départemental des Hautes-Pyrénées
The Departmental Council of Hautes-Pyrénées is the deliberative assembly of the French department of Hautes-Pyrénées, responsible for local administration and the implementation of public policies in areas such as social action, territorial development, culture, education, transportation, and the environment. Its headquarters are located in Tarbes.
Conseil Départemental des Pyrénées Atlantiques 64
The Departmental Council 64, officially known as the Departmental Council of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, is the deliberative assembly of the French department of Pyrénées-Atlantiques. Its headquarters are located in Pau.
Consiglio Regionale del Piemonte
The Regional Council of Piedmont is the legislative assembly of the Piedmont Region in Italy, composed of 50 councilors and the President of the Regional Board. Its main role is to discuss, draft, and approve regional laws, directly representing the citizens of Piedmont.
Regione Piemonte
The Government of the Piedmont Region is the executive authority of this northwestern Italian region, headquartered in Turin. It is responsible for implementing regional public policies, coordinating with municipalities, and managing the resources allocated to the region.
Comune di Torino
The Municipality of Turin is the municipal government of Turin, the capital of the Piedmont region, responsible for the administration of the city, including the management of public services, urban planning, transportation, culture, education, and social and economic development.
Comune di Cuneo
The Municipality of Cuneo is the municipal government of Cuneo, a city in the Piedmont region. The municipal administration is responsible for managing public services, urban planning, transportation, culture, education, and the socio-economic development of the city.
Comune di Brescia
The Municipality of Brescia is the municipal government of Brescia, a city in the Lombardy region of Italy. It is responsible for local administration, managing public services, urban planning, transportation, culture, education, and socio-economic development for the citizens of Brescia.
Europe Direct Torino
Europe Direct Torino is an information center that is part of the Europe Direct network in Italy, managed by the Metropolitan City of Turin. Its goal is to bring the European Union closer to local citizens by providing information on EU policies, programs, and priorities, and promoting participation in debates about the future of Europe.
Istituto Universitario Studi Europei (IUSE)
The University Institute of European Studies (IUSE) is an academic institution based in Turin, dedicated to research and teaching in fields related to Europe, as well as to the training of experts and professionals in international affairs.
Fondazione ENAIP Lombardia
The ENAIP Lombardia Foundation is an educational entity with a presence in various locations across Lombardy, offering vocational training and specialized services to students, businesses, and professionals in various productive sectors.
Comunità Montana della Valle Camonica
The Mountain Community of Valle Camonica is an administrative union of 41 municipalities in the province of Brescia, Lombardy, Italy. It coordinates efforts for the economic, social, and cultural development of the region, managing shared services and promoting initiatives in areas such as agriculture, tourism, and environmental protection.
Timiș Country Council - Directorate for Culture and Patrimony
The Directorate of the Timiș County Council for Culture and Heritage is a decentralized public institution under the Ministry of Culture of Romania, responsible for protecting and promoting cultural heritage in Timiș County. Its functions include the conservation of historical monuments, the supervision of archaeological activities, and the promotion of cultural events in the region.
Brașov County Council
The Brașov County Council is the administrative and deliberative authority of Brașov County in Romania, responsible for coordinating and overseeing public policies at the local level, including areas such as economic development, infrastructure, education, and social services.
Brașov Metropolitan Agency for Sustainable Development
The Brașov Metropolitan Agency for Sustainable Development is an organization that promotes cooperation between the municipality of Brașov, the County Council, and 18 local authorities, with the aim of fostering the sustainable growth of the region.
ALT Brașov - Cluster for Innovation and Technology
The ALT Brașov - Cluster for Innovation and Technology is an organization dedicated to developing, promoting, and supporting innovative industries in Brașov County. Its mission is to enhance economic growth in the region by fostering entrepreneurial initiatives, attracting investments, encouraging innovation, and connecting local businesses to the global market.
Centru Regional Development Agency (ADR Centru)
The Centru Regional Development Agency is a public institution in the Republic of Moldova responsible for implementing regional development policies in the Centru Development Region. Its mission is to promote sustainable development by reducing regional disparities, improving infrastructure, and enhancing the quality of life for residents through various projects and programs.
Sodena – Sociedad de Desarrollo de Navarra
The Navarra Development Society (Sodena) is the financial instrument of the Government of Navarre dedicated to attracting and developing high-value business projects for the region. Additionally, it coordinates the design and implementation of the regional Smart Specialization Strategy.
CEIN - Centro Europeo de Empresas e Innovación de Navarra
The European Center for Business and Innovation of Navarre (CEIN) is a public company dependent on the Government of Navarre, aimed at boosting the region's economic development by fostering entrepreneurial spirit and supporting the creation of new, especially innovative, businesses.
CEOE Aragón
The Confederation of Employers of Aragon (CEOE Aragón) is the organization that represents the business community of the Autonomous Community of Aragon, thanks to the high level of representation it has achieved since its founding in 1982. It encompasses over 30,000 companies through its member associations: the provincial business organizations of Huesca, Teruel, and Zaragoza, as well as sectoral and cross-sectoral associations within the region.
CEPYME Aragón
CEPYME Aragon, or the Confederation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises of Aragon, is a regional business organization that represents and defends the interests of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and self-employed workers in the Autonomous Community of Aragon. It acts as an interlocutor with public administrations, social partners, and other institutions, promoting business development and social dialogue for the benefit of the general interest of society.
Ibercaja
Ibercaja is a Spanish bank headquartered in Zaragoza. It is one of the country’s leading financial institutions, offering a wide range of banking products and services to individuals and businesses.
Asociación de Empresa Familiar de Aragón
AEFA is an independent, non-profit association founded in 1996 at the initiative of family business owners in Aragon, with the aim of representing the interests of family-owned businesses in the region.
EnerArea - Agência Regional de Energia e Ambiente do Interior
The Regional Energy and Environment Agency of the Interior is a Portuguese organization founded in 2001 at the initiative of the Association of Municipalities of Cova da Beira. Its main objective is to promote energy efficiency through the rational use and conservation of energy, as well as to enhance the utilization of endogenous energy resources in the Beira Interior region.
Resiestrela - Valorização e Tratamento de Resíduos Sólidos
Resiestrela - Valorização e Tratamento de Resíduos Sólidos, S.A. is a Portuguese company dedicated to managing the Multi-Municipal System for sorting, selective collection, recovery, and treatment of urban solid waste in the Cova da Beira region.
OEI Portugal
OEI Portugal is the office of the Organization of Ibero-American States for Education, Science, and Culture (OEI) in Lisbon. It works in the areas of education, culture, higher education, and the promotion of the Portuguese and Spanish languages.
CEPyA - Cluster des Entreprises des Pyrénées Adour
The Cluster of Enterprises of the Pyrénées Adour (CEPyA) is an association that connects the University of Pau et des Pays de l'Adour (UPPA) with the business sector in the region. Its goal is to foster public-private collaboration in areas such as research, training, and technology transfer, strengthening the ties between academia and industry to drive economic development and enhance the region's competitiveness.
Teréga
Teréga is a French company with nearly 80 years of experience in developing and managing gas transportation and storage infrastructure in the southwest of France.
Club des entreprises de l'Université Savoie Montc Blanc
API – Association of Small and Medium Enterprises is an organization that represents and supports small and medium-sized businesses in Italy. It provides services such as consulting, training, and assistance in areas like innovation, internationalization, and labor relations, aiming to foster business growth and competitiveness.
Póle de competitivité Tenerrdis
The Tenerrdis Competitiveness Cluster is a French organization driving the energy transition in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Its mission is to promote sustainable growth and the creation of long-term jobs in the new energy technology industries by facilitating collaboration between businesses, academic institutions, and public organizations to develop innovative solutions in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and decarbonized mobility.
AdrVest - Agentia Pentru Dezvoltare Regionala Vest
The West Regional Development Agency (ADR Vest) is a non-governmental, non-profit public utility organization established in 1999. It operates in Romania's Western Region. ADR Vest manages regional development programs funded by European funds, promotes the region, supports the improvement of residents' quality of life, attracts foreign investments, and offers business support services
ROSENC - The Romanian Sustainable Energy Cluster
The Romanian Sustainable Energy Cluster (ROSENC) is an association that brings together economic agents, research centers, public authorities, and NGOs to promote renewable energy, energy efficiency, and new sustainable energy technologies in Romania's West Region and Timiș County.
Cowork Timisoara
Cowork Timisoara is the largest and friendliest coworking space in this Romanian city, offering a plug-and-play environment where you can connect, collaborate, and communicate with both old and new coworkers. We provide desks, offices, or event spaces to suit any preference.
Theoretical Highschool Grigore Moisil Timișoara
The Grigore Moisil Theoretical High School in Timișoara is a real-profile educational institution specializing in mathematics and computer science. Initially known as the "High School for Automatic Data Processing," it was one of the first five computer science high schools in Romania. Throughout its history, the high school has been recognized for its academic excellence. In 1992, it adopted the name "Grigore Moisil Computer Science High School" in honor of the renowned Romanian mathematician Grigore Moisil. The institution offers education from primary school to high school, with a strong emphasis on mathematics and computer science.
Ecostuff
EcoStuff Romania is a non-governmental organization based in Timișoara, dedicated to empowering, educating, and collaborating with individuals and organizations to implement projects that positively impact the planet.
Orange Romania
Orange Romania is the largest GSM network operator in Romania, providing mobile telephony, fixed-line services, internet, and television. Founded in 1997 under the name Mobil Rom, it initially operated under the brand Dialog before rebranding to Orange in 2002.
Cofindustria Piemonte
Confindustria Piemonte is a regional association representing manufacturing and service companies in Piedmont. It supports businesses by promoting innovation, internationalization, and economic development, while also acting as an intermediary between companies and institutions to foster industrial growth.
Camera di Commercio, Industria, Artigianato e Agricoltura di Torino
The Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Crafts, and Agriculture of Turin is an Italian local public entity that promotes the economic development of businesses in the province of Turin, offering services such as support for internationalization, training, and innovation consultancy.
API - Associazione Piccole e Medie Imprese
The Club des Entreprises of the University Savoie Mont Blanc is an independent association that has been connecting the business and academic worlds for over 25 years. Comprising around 100 member companies and institutions and more than 1,000 partners, its mission is to facilitate students' professional integration, promote collaboration in training and research, and strengthen relationships between the university and the local economic fabric.
Confindustria Brescia
Confindustria Brescia is an association representing manufacturing and service companies in the Brescia area. It provides support to businesses by promoting innovation, internationalization, and economic growth. Additionally, it fosters dialogue between companies and institutions to enhance industrial development and competitiveness.
Ambiente Parco
Ambiente Parco is an interactive science center in Brescia dedicated to environmental sustainability and education. It offers exhibitions, workshops, and activities aimed at raising awareness of ecological issues, renewable energy, and sustainable development among schools, families, and the general public.
A2A S.p.a.
A2A S.p.A. is an Italian multi-utility company operating in the energy, water, and environmental sectors. It provides services such as electricity and gas distribution, renewable energy production, waste management, and water cycle management, with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation.
ADiTech
ADiTech S.r.l. (Advanced Digital Technologies) is an Italian company founded in 2006, specializing in the development and integration of innovative solutions in telemedicine, home care, and wellness sectors.
