IRELAND
Western Develpment Commission
Lead Partner
Established in 1997 and formalized as a statutory body on February 1, 1999, the Western Development Commission (WDC) operates under the Department of Rural and Community Development (DCRD). Governed by the Western Development Commission Act of 1998, the WDC’s primary focus is to promote and encourage economic and social development in the Western counties of Ireland, including Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, Galway, and Clare.
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RDI Hub
WP3 Leader
The RDI Hub in Killorglin is an award-winning, world-class, custom-built, centre of excellence which fosters entrepreneurship and business growth. We bring together corporates, SMEs and start ups to innovate and scale for the future.
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Munster Technological University
WP2 Leader
MTU is a 3rd Level Education Provider, based in the South West of Ireland. Circular Economy for Regenerative Tourism (CERT) is a dedicated research centre for regenerative tourism at MTU.
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FRANCE
EM Normandie
Academic Partner
Founded in 1871 as one of France’s leading business schools, EM Normandie has become a benchmark institution in the world of business schools with its triple accreditation. With 6,500 students and professionals on its programmes and 26,000 alumni, the school has seven campuses in Caen, Le Havre, Paris, Dubai, Dublin, Oxford and soon Boston. EM Normandie’s academic and applied research activities are grouped together in the Métis Laboratory.
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SPAIN
Malaga TechPark
Partner
Málaga TechPark, founded in 1992, is one of Spain’s largest tech hubs, hosting over 650 enterprises and 25,000 professionals. After 30 years, it spans 2 million square meters and primarily focuses on ICTs, circular economy and sustainability.
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Promalaga
Partner
Promalaga is a public development agency created by the Málaga City Council that works in business promotion, entrepreneurship and innovation in the city of Malaga (Spain). Promalaga has extensive experience in developing support programs for Startups during its more than 30 years of life.
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Universidad de Malaga
Partner
The University of Malaga (UMA) is a leading public institution of higher education in Spain. UMA is represented in the project by the Andalusian Institute of Research and Innovation in Tourism (IATUR) with numerous researchers specialized in digitalization of tourism and its sustainable development.
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Agan+
Partner
Agan+ is a non profit association of the Galician Nautical Sector with the objective to develop the nautical sector. It is specialised in tourist and local development.
Contact: proyectos@aganplus.org
PORTUGAL
NERA Associação Empresarial da Região do Algarve
Partner
NERA exists since 1992 and is the business association for the Algarve region. It integrates micro, small, medium and large companies from all sectors in the region. Its goal is to promote economic development and services that strengthen the business core through a wide range of services and projects co-financed at regional, national and international levels. Develops professional training services, organizes fairs and business events, conferences and seminars, technical support and consultancy in investment and training projects.
Contact: joanagermano@nera.pt
SinesTecnopolo
Partner
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UAlg
Partner
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ASSOCIATED PARTNERS
Kerry Tourism
Tourism Board
Cultural Roadmapp
Tourism Board
Região de Turismo do Algarve
Tourism Board
Cotentin Tourisme
Tourism Board
