Additional Partners

ASSOCIATED PARTNERS

EU ECO-TANDEM PROGRAMME

The EU ECO-TANDEM Programme is based on the concept of “tandem”: a close relationship between two or more people or organisations that depends on cooperation. The project aims at stimulating cross-border and transnational cooperation, fostering knowledge sharing and ECO responsible shift, thus supporting the traditional SMEs to adopt a more responsible and eco-sustainable mindset and approach in the delivery of their services, products or processes. 

GLOBAL SUSTAINABLE TOURISM COUNCIL (GSTC)| USA

Associated Partner

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is managing the GSTC Criteria, global standards for sustainable travel and tourism; as well as providing international accreditation for sustainable tourism Certification Bodies.

AKADEMIA HOTELIERA | Slovakia

Associated Partner

"I was inspired to establish the "Hotelier Academy" by my clients and the professional public, but also by the daily encounter with this environment. For small hotels and guesthouses, closed individual trainings can be financially demanding and therefore we bring a new alternative. The hotelier's academy operates a system of open trainings, where clients have the opportunity to consult all work problems that they encounter on a daily basis and at the same time have the opportunity to exchange experiences and knowledge with colleagues from other hotels.

Employees in the hotel industry who are interested in working on themselves and constantly developing their potential can also participate in the academy. The academy is also open to all start-ups in the hotel segment".

Iveta Pupišová

PEDAL Consulting| Slovakia

Associated Partner

PEDAL Consulting is an innovation and management consulting company, with the origins in 2010, that focuses its activities in: 

(i) The provision of business and innovation support services to entrepreneurs, start-ups and SMEs (more than 100 clients) as well as public authorities; 
(ii) The design, management and implementation of European innovation support and research projects, support actions and policy studies in various sectors, including Bioeconomy, Agriculture, Energy (including bio-energy), Environment, etc. and their related vertical and horizontal business networks and value chains; and 
(iii) The development and implementation of International Tenders according to respective requirements– pan-European market leader through its TENDERIO service.

Gesäuse | Austria

Associated Partner

Gesäuse Tourism Association is active in the field of destination management and development of sustainable and transformative tourism products. 

Weltweitwandern Gmbh | Austria

Associated Partner

Weltweitwandern is active in the field of offering sustainable travels worldwide and supporting partners in their destinations in developing sustainable tours and products. 

They designed their own Weltweitwandern Partner Sustainability Prorgram, where they offer step by step improvement opportunities in the area of sustainability. Also they invest in the empowerment of local partners. Through the Weltweitwandern Academy and since COVID-19 an online version of it, they offer training and exchange opportunities for incoming agencies and their staff (especially guides). 

Associazione MicroLab | Italy

Associated Partner

The MicroLab Association has been active in Italy since 2003, it is not for profit, it exclusively pursues purposes of social solidarity bringing benefits to people who are in a condition of social and economic disadvantage.

MicroLab assists and supports, through its network of volunteer Mentors , the birth and development of micro-enterprises, small commercial initiatives and other initiatives carried out by subjects who, if not adequately supported, risk remaining marginalized from economic and social life.

Institute of Climate Neutrality | Slovakia

Associated Partner

The main aim of the Institute of Climate Neutrality is to bring solutions, raise awareness, build capacities and networks, support the initiatives and campaigns to accelerate the transformation of society to become real climate-neutral (net-zero).

In terms of green transformation, Tourism, Technology, Transportation, and Energy are the main sectors of our interest.

Institute of Climate Neutrality have experience in managing tourism and environmental policy in the state administration, in professional organizations with a nationwide reach, but also in the long-term implementation of sustainable development and tourism development measures in the private sector.

They focus on 3 goals:
  • Changing business models to green and sustainable
  • Clean energy and innovative solutions to tackle climate change and protect our natural resources
  • Climate change is an opportunity for businesses

Talenteco GmbH |Germany

Associated Partner

We help professionals and start-ups from the smart green sector to grow, to know the most suitable investors and useful channels or being promoted in public.

At the same time we offer consulting to the ones who have never taken on the subject of innovation and sustainable economy, in order to take the first steps.

We contribute to a flourish and sustainable economy in a professional way: we don’t expect change, we want to be an active part of it.

Associazione Albergatori Isola d'Elba |Italy

Associated Partner

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Basislager Coworking|Germany

Associated Partner

The Basislager is a coworking space for founders, startups and freelancers in Leipzig.
We curate a network with content overlaps that promotes growth through lively exchange.

On five floors, a young startup community works on innovative business ideas in a professional environment. The Basislager offers a modern, open and flexible office infrastructure including meeting rooms and event space. In addition, there is a strong network of partners who support founders regionally and worldwide.

The Nest Social Coop|Bulgaria

Associated Partner

The Nest Social Coop is active in the field of sustainable and circula fashion and guided tours experiences on sustainable fashion.

Sustainable Travel International|United States

Associated Partner

Sustainable Travel International is a non-profit organization working to protect and conserve our planet’s most vulnerable destinations by transforming tourism’s impact on nature and people. By leveraging the power of travel and tourism, which employs 1 in every 10 people on the planet, we aim to ensure that communities thrive, cultural heritage is preserved, and environments are healthy for future generations.

University of Turin | Italy

Associated Partner

The University of Turin is today one of the largest Italian Universities, open to
international research and training. It is an integral part of the community, acting for reviving urban and suburban areas, promoting cultural interaction, social integration and development, encouraging dialogue and insight into current realities.

Camera di Commercio Industria Artigianato e Agricoltura di Torino| Italy

Associated Partner

The Torino Chamber of Commerce is a public institution with autonomy of statute, regulation, management and accountability.

The Chamber is almost entirely self-funded. Its income derives largely from the annual Membership fee paid by all companies based in the Province that are listed in the Register of Enterprises. This income is primarily employed to support members' business activities.

Naturpark Südsteiermark| Austria

Associated Partner

Nature Park Southern Styria is a non-profit organisation active in the field of nature conversation and sustainable regional development in cooperation with tourism, agriculture and local communities.

Associazione Sportiva Dilettantistica Trekkify| Italy

Associated Partner

The ASD Trekkify is a sport association active in the field of environmental and outdoor education, sustainable tourism and mobility, sustainable development, healthy lifestyle promotion and international cooperation.

Reaktor Berlin| Austria

Associated Partner

REAKTOR.BERLIN is a 6-month acceleration program for pre-seed startups based in Berlin. The organisation is active in the feld of accelerate preSeed Startups in Berlin with money, coaching and a coworking space helping startups making an impact.

Predif| Spain

Associated Partner

PREDIF - Plataforma Representativa Estatal de Personas con Discapacidad Física is a non-profit organisation active in the field of social and labour inclusion of people with physical disabilities and strong focus on Accessible Tourism.

SpinLab Accelerator| Germany

Associated Partner

SpinLab is an accelerator programme that support entrepreneurial teams in growing and creating innovative businesses. Their mission is to foster entrepreneurship and innovation in the center of Germany and beyond by providing hands-on guidance to startups and spin-offs.

RootCamp| Germany

Associated Partner

The RootCamp is an incubator for tech-driven projects in the AgriFood sector. Initiated by the SpinLab Accelerator and the fertilizer and salt company K+S. The incubator is located in the heart of Hannover, the capital of the German federal state Lower Saxony and a center of the agriculture and food industry. National and international startups from Seed up to Series B can apply to various programs ranging from 3 to 12 months. The teams are fueled by an equity-free grant and supported by a network of experts, corporates, investors, mentors and coaches. Corporate innovation is enabled by catalyzing problem solving and solution finding. Joined innovation break-outs are staffed by corporates, independent experts and international startups to sketch solutions and form disruptive initiatives. Implementation occurs during the incubation program where the teams develop or adapt their solution towards market entry or cooperation projects.

RoadsWellTraveled| India

Associated Partner

RoadsWellTraveled is a Consulting Practice organisation that aims to make tourism and businesses more impactful, innovative and sustainable. They believe there needs to be a young, new approach to travel & tourism that upends the traditional world of packaged tours, cookie-cutter hotels and checklist tourism. It is community-oriented, innovative, climate-driven and sustainable. 

RoadsWellTraveled believes tourism is as much about residents and hosts, as it is about tourists and guests.

HHL DIGITAL SPACE| Germany

Associated Partner

Being a start-up incubator for digital business models, HHL DIGITAL SPACE provides a structured 12-week program tailored to finding the right problem/solution fit.

As a digital platform, HHL DIGITAL SPACE connects and enables founders, encourages new business ideas and aims to enrich the start-up ecosystem. In the physical space in the heart of Leipzig and the HHL Leipzig Business School Campus, the HHL DIGITAL SPACE hosts events, founder talks and workshops on the topic of entrepreneurship and digitalization. It is also home for start-up teams attending the 12-week incubation program. 

FOOD MADE GOOD GREECE IKE| Greece

Associated Partner

FOOD MADE GOOD GREECE IKE is active in the field of SUSTAINABLE GASTRONOMY, offering services on transforming food sector in a more sustainable one via assessment, consulting and training.

ECOCLUB| Greece

Associated Partner

Green Tourism & Hospitality Consultancy based in Athens, Greece. 

The Ecoclub.com is a global travel professionals' community established in 1999 with the aim of uniting and supporting all those who share the vision for a better Tourism for All! They cover eco (sustainable, responsible, green, ethical, creative, slow, community, volunteer, pro-poor) travel, news, events, jobs and opportunities and supports over a thousand active Members worldwide, including leading tourism & hospitality practictioners and academics.

AXSIOS| England

Associated Partner

Axsios offers a variety of advising and consulting services, for Large to Small Medium Enterprises, focusing on Sustainable Tourism Integration. 

Axsios represents and supports an extensive number of certification schemes, from Infrastructures (Hotels, Marines, Golf Facilities, etc) to Destinations, via consulting, auditing and compliance.

Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH| Germany

Associated Partner

Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH promotes Leipzig and its region worldwide as a destination for leisure and business travel. Since June 2002 the „Leipziger Freiheit“ bundles the activities of the city and location marketing in the half-a-million metropolis. Diversified as the theme of Leipzig itself are thereby the measures adopted in the marketing mix.

emea.media| Greece

Associated Partner

emea.media is a leading independent modern media company in Greece. Our editorial network includes ''emea.gr'', ''startupper.gr'', the platform for startups and business information, ''westart.gr'' and the monthly supplement magazine ''Startupper Mag'' included with the Sunday edition of the newspaper ''TO VIMA tis KIRIAKIS''.

Reiseland Brandenburg| Germany

Associated Partner

Hellenic American Chamber of Tourism (HACT)| Greece

Associated Partner

The Hellenic American Chamber of Tourism (H.A.C.T) is a non profit U.S organization bridging Greece and North/South America since 1989.

The primarily purpose of the organization is to promote tourism between the North/South America and Greece through Fam Trips, Press Trips and local events and guide individual companies and other organizations to find the best way to promote their businesses or entities.

H.A.C.T also educates American and Greek travel professionals through Seminars and Webminars.

Zorbabook| Greece

Associated Partner

Zorbabook.com is a booking, communication and management platform of unique, local & authentic food, culture and nature experiences.

The mission is to strategically promote & develop food/agri tourism; authentic experiences in Greece by creating a unique local ecosystem and international network.

Their initiatives focus on empowerment & engagement of local communities/SME’s, preservation of cultural heritage; creating awareness for holistic & responsible tourism practices.

BIC Banská Bystrica| Slovakia

Associated Partner

Business and Innovation Center Banska Bystrica is a limited liability company whose purpose is to provide active support to businesses as well as the public sector and to create an atmosphere for innovative business in the region.

Natural Greece| Greece

Associated Partner

Eco & Wildlife Tour Operator Natural Greece is a licensed tour operator that has been offering extraordinary nature-based experiences ever since 2013. The team consists of leading tourism professionals and knowledgeable passionate guides.

University of Economics in Bratislava| Slovakia

Associated Partner

The University of Economics in Bratislava (EUBA) currently represents the biggest university in Slovakia which provides complex and integral education in economic and management study programmes at all levels of study.

University of Zilina| Slovakia

Associated Partner

University of Žilina is a modern and open university with rich tradition.
 
At present there are about 8,000 students being educated at seven faculties in 172 accredited fields of study in all forms and degrees of university studies at the University. In its over 70 years of successful existence it has become the alma mater for more than 88,000 graduates, highly skilled professionals specialising mostly in transport and technical fields as well as in management, marketing or humanities. The quality and readiness of our graduates for the needs of practice is proved by long-term high interest in hiring them by employers that cooperate with the University in the recruitment process.

Ministry of transport and construction of the Slovak Republic, section of tourism| Slovakia

Associated Partner

The Tourism Section, in particular, is in charge of producing, implementing and evaluating strategic and conceptual materials for the development of tourism in the Slovak Republic and drafts proposals for generally binding legislation covering tourism. The section participates in creating of conditions for the development of tourism in Slovakia and for reinforcing the role the tourism industry plays in the national economy. In international co-operation, it is meeting the commitments of the Slovak Republic in international organisations, intergovernmental tourism associations and also under international treaties. In addition, it markets and promotes tourism in the country both locally and internationally and complies with government policy regarding a uniform presentation of Slovakia abroad. The section contributes toward the development of destination management in Slovakia as outlined in the Tourism Promotion Act, and accordingly manages a register of regional and local tourism organisations. It is also tasked with supporting the introduction of a national quality management system for tourism services. 

Matej bel university in Banska Bystrica| Slovakia

Associated Partner

Matej Bel University is a public university which achieved university status in 2010 and is a member of the European University Association. The university provides both high quality university and further education by encouraging creative scientific and artistic research. Knowledge is advanced whilst combining the requirements of both scientific developments and practical issues.

Comenius University in Bratislava| Slovakia

Associated Partner

Comenius University Bratislava is a modern European university. It is the only Slovak university to be regularly placed in the international rankings of the best universities in the world. With thirteen faculties, it offers the widest selection of study programmes (currently 731) at three levels, and several of these study programmes are the only ones of their kind offered in Slovakia. There is a wide range of areas of human knowledge to choose from when studying, be it in medicine, humanities and social sciences, natural sciences, mathematics, theology, and much more.

Kosice self governing region, department of culture and tourism| Slovakia

Associated Partner

The Košice Self-governing Region to get enchanted by its scenic landscapes and natural beauty and fascinated by its heritage and culture. Our region with its four distinctive areas - Spiš, Abov, Zemplín, and Gemer - offers unforgettable experiences to both new visitors and those returning to experience more.

Italian Exhibition Group| Italy

Associated Partner

For over 50 years the Italian Exhibition Group have organized trade shows, events and conferences in Italy and throughout the world. Offers their national and international partners opportunities of concrete business, contents and services with high added value and meeting opportunities. Modern facilities, top-grade work, innovation and networking ability are our business’s leading-edge assets. They create value for their stakeholders, developing the economic growth of their local areas, pooling relations and experiences. 

Environment park SPA| Italy

Associated Partner

Environment Park is a Technology Park that has been active for over 20 years in environmental innovation and sustainability.

CCIAA Milano Monza Brianza Lodi| Italy

Associated Partner

The Chamber of Commerce of Milan Monza Brianza Lodi is a public body focused on the needs of local businesses. Its primary mission is to work for the development of the local business community. Since 1786, it has served as a reference point for the business community by supporting businesses and promoting the local economy at both national and international level.

Campus Cowork| Slovakia

Associated Partner

Campus Cowork is a coworking space and community of creatives, mentors and business people.

Travel Without Plastic| Spain

Associated Partner

Travel Without Plastic's mission is to ​give accommodation providers, hospitality businesses, tour operators and experience providers the confidence to say NO to single-use products by providing high quality, effective tools and support to help them implement new ways of working, engage suppliers in the search for solutions and to reset customer expectations that less really is more.

BBSK Development Agency| Slovakia

Associated Partner

The Banská Bystrica self-governing region helps municipalities through the BBSK Development Agency, but in the preparation of projects and the drawing of European funds. It is one of the ways in which the region directly HELPS to COMPENSATE REGIONAL DIFFERENCES in its territory.
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