Partners

SEAL CYPRUS is a non-profit organisation based in Nicosia, the ethnically divided capital of Cyprus. The members of the association are from both ethnic groups. The activities of SEAL CYPRUS include volunteer actions in social issues, cultural events, and educational programs. SEAL CYPRUS coordinates Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnerships (in the fields of Youth, Adult Education and Vocational Education and Training/ VET) and is coordinating a project for unemployed young NEET in four countries with the support of the EEA & Norway Grants Fund for Youth Employment. SEAL CYPRUS uses a wide range of innovative interactive educational methods to provide open and distance learning, non-formal education, e-learning and on the job training. SEAL CYPRUS is working with individuals, non-profit organisations, and public sector entities.

SGS is a world leader in inspection, verification, analysis and certification. It is considered as the main world reference in quality and integrity, we have more than 94,000 employees and a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world. They consultancy and training services complement they core inspection, verification, testing and certification services in delivering these solutions across all industries. Through they unique global network, we deliver independent results tailored to the precise needs of each industry or sector.

Their customers trust in their expertise, experience and resources to support them in achieving outstanding performance in everything they do. They focus is on innovative ways to deliver business benefits. This enables us to help they customers improve quality, safety, efficiency, productivity and speed to market while reducing risk and building trust in sustainable operations. Since 2005, SGS has a specific department to carry out numerous National and International projects in all activities and sectors, as coordinators as well as a partner. In these projects, SGS has different roles (coordination, pedagogical reviewing, ICT Projects, R&D&i Projects, HSE (health and safety of work), environment, energy, vocational training, social projects, etc.

The Innovation Projects Department of SGS has worked in multiple European calls such the ERASMUS programme, LIFE programme, AAL Projects (Active and Assisted Living European Programme), European Neighborhood Instrument (ENI CBC MED) EIT HEALTH or Horizon 2020 among others.

Materahub manages international pilot projects to support cultural and creative industries, encouraging innovation and inclusion processes and a new entrepreneurial vision to face contemporary challenges.

Materahub organizes several international Capacity Building activities, aimed at meeting and contaminating skills between local and international experts, entrepreneurs and policy makers. These are projects funded by the European Erasmus + programs, Cosme, Interreg, Horizion 2020, etc.

Since 2010, Materahub has been the Intermediary Organization of the European Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs program; since 2014 it is the Italian host of the Creative Business Cup, the only international competition dedicated to cultural and creative industries.

Materahub is a member of the Puglia Creative District and is part of the cluster of Cultural Industries and Creative Basilicata Creativa. The Consortium is also included in the international CARP network that promotes cultural routes on the prehistoric art of the Council of Europe.

Materahub is also a member of some of the most important European networks working in Creativity and Culture sectors:
> European Creative Hubs Network
> European Creative Business Network (ECBN)
> Network for Innovations in Culture and Creativity in Europe (NICE)
> European Forum of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (EFVET)

European Institute for Local Development (EILD) was founded in 2009 as an independent non-governmental organization whose members are European citizens, entities and organizations devoted on supporting regional development activities and transnational collaboration. The General Committee consists of local development stakeholders and industry leaders from various sectors and European Member States: academics, NGOs, development agents, association managers, civil servants and social economy companies, as well as European organizations for local development.Materahub manages international pilot projects to support cultural and creative industries, encouraging innovation and inclusion processes and a new entrepreneurial vision to face contemporary challenges.

European Institute for Local Development’s mission is to provide innovative tools for the sustainability of regions across EU while promoting experience sharing between its members and partners. Fundamentally, EILD seeks to practically support and advance international cooperation, skilful networking and further progress and growth of EU citizens by providing direct solutions to European needs. Since its establishment, EILD has been continually growing claiming its position and promoting its core values to both national and international level. EILD coordinates activities and leads programs across Europe through its secretariat based in Greece through our European consultants. Our staff members comprise of policy professionals and consultants experienced in implementing educational programs and regional activities promoting cooperation and sustainable regional development in remote or hard to access areas. We participate and lead global actions and initiatives that contribute to regional development across the globe.

The Institute stands by contributing to the structure of a more balanced way of living through economic, social, and environmentally beneficial initiatives that actively enhance citizens’ quality of life.

ARISTA DEKA is a small-medium enterprise in the Republic of Cyprus. The mission of ARISTA DEKA LTD is to provide services of the highest quality to local and international clients, project partners, and the society. They are active in the following fields:> Education and Research.

> European Programmes.
> Vocational guidance services to students and the unemployed.
> Event organisation.
> Communication, visibility and dissemination of project results.
> Environmental education.Social support.