Portugal
Universidade de Coimbra (UC)
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The University of Coimbra, founded by King Dinis in 1290 and recognised by Pope Nicholas IV, is the oldest university in Portugal and one of the oldest in the world. Initially established in Lisbon, it was relocated to Coimbra in 1537, where it grew and became a leading academic centre. With eight faculties and over 22,000 students, it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2013 and stands as a symbol of Portugal’s cultural and scientific heritage. Beyond its historical legacy, the University of Coimbra is committed to the creation, critical analysis, transmission, and dissemination of culture, science, and technology. Through research, education, and community engagement, it actively contributes to economic and social development, environmental protection, the promotion of social justice and responsible citizenship, and the consolidation of knowledge-based sovereignty.
SHINE 2EUROPE, LDA (SHINE)
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SHINE 2Europe aims to promote inclusive communities to all citizens, by delivering research and support to the implementation of tech-Savvy, Healthy and INclusivE solutions. With a clear vision of fostering societal growth and inclusiveness, SHINE promotes sharing of good practices, active networking between different stakeholders and countries and projects in areas deemed as essential to society, such as equality and inclusion, ethical behaviour and environmental responsibility. SHINE chairs the COST Action NET4Age-Friendly is a Member of the Focus Group of the EU Pact for Skills for the Proximity and Social Economy ecosystem.
Universidade de Évora (UÉvora)
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The University of Évora is one of the universities belonging to the Portuguese public higher education system. As such, its mission involves: the production of knowledge through scientific and artistic research, experimentation, and technological and humanistic development; the socialization of knowledge, providing the traditional student population, as well as the working population, with academic qualification through undergraduate, masters and doctoral courses, ad hoc training courses, and informal training throughout life; the transmission of knowledge to the community, fostering innovation and business competitiveness, the modernization of public services, as well as the social and cultural development of the broader community.
Comissão para a Igualdade no Trabalho e no Emprego (CITE)
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The Commission for Equality in Labour and Employment (CITE) is a national entity dedicated to promoting equality between women and men in the labour market. Founded in 1979, CITE is a tripartite body with representatives from public administration, unions, and employers’ associations, operating under the responsibility of the Minister of Labour, Solidarity, and Social Security, in conjunction with the Minister of Youth and Modernisation. CITE acts as a national mechanism for equality, receiving harassment complaints and collaborating with other entities such as ACT and IGF, supports the National Strategy for Equality and Non-Discrimination, and raises awareness about workplace harassment, emphasizing complaint procedures and importance of company conduct codes for prevention. CITE will lead the task 6.4 and will be the Policy manager for the Consortium.
Associated Partners
Comissão para a Cidadania e Igualdade de Género (CIG)
Unidade Local De Saúde do Alentejo Central EPE (ULSAC)
Autoridade Para As Condições do Trabalho (ACT)
Spain
Universitat de Barcelona (UB)
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The UB’s values are derived from the principles set out in its Statutes, which are shared by the entire university community: freedom, democracy, justice, equality, and solidarity and follows the Sustainable Development Goals of UNO, such as gender equality, inclusiveness, good Health, etc.
Servicio de Salud del Principado de Asturias (SESPA)
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CTIC Centro Tecnológico (CTIC)
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Fundacion para el Fomento en Asturias de la Investigacion Cientifica y la Tecnología (FICYT)
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The Foundation for the Promotion of Scientific Research and Technology in Asturias (FICYT) is a non-profit organization established in 1984. Based in Asturias, a region in the northwest of Spain, FICYT plays a key role in supporting the implementation and management of the region’s scientific and technological development plan. FICYT also hosts a European Projects Office, which includes a specialized unit focused on the health sector. The foundation has extensive experience in European health projects in collaboration with the regional Ministry of Health and the Health Service of Asturias. FICYT is highly skilled in managing quality and risk in European projects, as well as in designing effective communication and dissemination strategies.
Associated Partners
Consejeria De Salud - Principado De Asturias (CSSS)
Italy
Instituto Superiore di Sanità (ISS)
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The Istituto Superiore di Sanità (ISS) is Italy’s national public health institute, established in 1934. It serves as the country’s leading technical and scientific body for public health, conducting research, providing health surveillance, and offering expert advice to the Italian government and health authorities. The ISS plays a crucial role in disease prevention, health promotion, and emergency response, including coordinating Italy’s response to health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. Based in Rome, it operates as both a research institution and regulatory agency, working to protect and improve public health across Italy through scientific evidence and policy recommendations.
Istituto Nazionale Assicurazione Infortuni Sul Lavoro (INAIL)
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Education and Care Institute (EnEA)
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EnEA, based in Treviso, is an Italian public institution offering integrated social, health, educational, and research services to promote dignity and well-being for all ages, focusing on older adults, children, and vulnerable individuals. It provides senior care (home, nursing, day centers, cohousing), dementia support, nursery and primary education, and training/research. EnEA works closely with local authorities and drives innovation through its dedicated department for ageing, education, and EU projects.
Associated Partners
Fondazione RIGEL ETS (RIGEL)
Slovenia
Univerzitetni Klinicni Center Maribor (UKC-MB)
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University Medical Centre Maribor, founded in 1799, is a public healthcare institution and one of Slovenia’s leading providers of secondary and tertiary care. Employing over 3,600 staff, including nearly 600 doctors, it treats around 60,000 inpatients and 400,000 outpatients annually. As a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Maribor, it holds an ISO 9001 quality certificate and is active in research, education, and international cooperation. UKC Maribor participates in national and international projects and maintains strong academic partnerships. The Emergency Department will also actively cooperate in the Brave-Wow project. UKCM will lead the Slovenian pilot implementation.
Ministrstvo Za Zdravje (MoH-SI)
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At the Ministry of Health, they are committed to develop quality public health care that is accessible to all, based on comprehensiveness, solidarity and equity. They work to promote and protect health and prevent disease, optimise health care, increase the efficiency of the health care system and ensure its sustainable financing. They place the patient’s needs at the centre of the healthcare system.
Zbornica Zdravstvene In Babiske Nege Slovenije - Zveza Strokovnih Drustev Medicinskih Sester Babic In Zdravstvenih Tehnikov Slovenije (NMAS)
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The Nurses and Midwives Association of Slovenia is a professional, non-governmental and non-profit association wih more than 17,000 members – nurses, midwives, and health care assistant.
The Nurses and Midwives Association of Slovenia is also the national regulatory authority in the field of nursing and midwifery. We maintain the national register of nurses, midwives, health care technicians, and caregivers and are responsible for granting, renewing and revoking licenses to nurses and midwives. We are involved in many national and international projects.
Associated Partners
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