The University of Patras (UPAT) was founded in the city of Patras in 1964 and it began functioning in the Academic year 1966-67. Nowadays, it is the third largest University in Greece in terms of students, faculty members, administrative personnel, number of departments and degrees awarded. Since its early days, the major aim has been effective interaction with the European and International Environment. In 1996, the Senate of the University of Patras approved a European Statement Policy. UPAT has a great number of research, teaching and training links that support opportunities for creating successful collaboration with Institutions and Research Centers around the world. More than 400 agreements in 55 countries offer choices to strengthen mobility activities for Education, Training, Youth and Sports within the Erasmus+ Program by providing links between academic life and employability, by enhancing innovation and excellence in a campus which is international, vibrant and varied according to the principles of Internationalization. Within the framework of the internationalization strategy, the UPAT has conducted a number of Bilateral and Cooperation Agreements with prestigious universities and research institutions abroad in order to enhance academic quality and increase worldwide recognition.

Website:  https://www.upatras.gr/en/

Email: info@upatras.gr  

EKVASIS is an innovative consulting/ VET company founded in Germany, aiming to empower organisations and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) to increase their turn-over through the effective use of emerging technologies. To that end, EKVASIS helps its customers to materialise digitisation through new business processes, models, and training. Our focal points are Digital Solutions, Funding Opportunities, Coaching, Training and Consulting. The organisation has helped a wide variety of customers to increase their digital and soft skills, not only to enable them to gain accessibility to the labour market, but to help them excel in crisis management and negotiation tactics, as well. The organisation has established a collaborative network of training organisations and stakeholders at both national and international level. The team consists of motivated and highly qualified professionals in IT solutions and project management working with focus groups.

Email: info@ekvasis.online

Website: www.emphasyscentre.com

Contact: Athos Charalambides, Director

Email: info@emphasyscentre.com 

DigiCULT is a start-up organization, active in the areas of cultural heritage and cultural tourism taking initiatives that aim to safeguard cultural heritage and activate people towards the establishment of heritage and the transmission of culture to next generations. To that end, DigiCULT is focused on the use of ICT solutions and innovative digital tools aiming to enhance the relationship between tangible/intangible cultural heritage and education. The company was established with the mission to propel the educational potential of digital cultural heritage and improve individuals’ understanding in this area, by providing hands-on and experiential learning opportunities. With the promotion and establishment of culture and cultural heritage as our focal point, we design and develop digital tools taking into consideration the end users’ needs, always with the provision to create high-quality experiences.