Partners

Thales is a global technology leader operating in the aerospace, defence, cybersecurity and digital sectors. France is the Group’s largest country of operation, with 42,000 employees and activities spanning all business segments. Recognised for the quality of its research and innovation, Thales develops advanced solutions in artificial intelligence, big data, quantum technologies, connectivity and cybersecurity, helping to build a safer, more secure and sustainable world.

TECHNIKON (TEC) is a private, independent, Austrian SME with a highly specialized multinational team of engineers and scientists. It is dedicated towards engineering services as well as the planning, assessment and coordination of large industry driven international research projects.

AMO GmbH is a non-profit research company in the field of nanotechnology, based in Aachen, Germany. Founded in 1993, AMO acts as a pathfinder for new technologies, bridging the gap between academic and industrial research. Its core competencies include graphene electronics, nanophotonics, nanostructuring, sensor technology, and perovskite optoelectronics. AMO supports innovators worldwide by translating cutting-edge research into practical applications and commercial innovation.

LeapWave Technologies is a deep-tech company focused on enabling a paradigm shift in high-bandwidth interconnections. The company develops solutions for broadband, millimeter-wave and sub-millimeter-wave communications, with products covering the terahertz (THz) spectrum for ultra-wideband signal generation, reception and low-loss propagation. Its technologies support applications such as next-generation communication networks, semiconductor testing, contactless measurements, and photonics/RF integration.

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) is a public university committed to excellence in education, research and innovation. With a strong international outlook, UC3M offers high-quality teaching across engineering, social sciences, humanities and business disciplines, while promoting advanced research and knowledge transfer in collaboration with industry and society.

ETH Zürich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich) is one of the world’s leading universities for science and technology. Located in the heart of Europe and globally connected, ETH Zürich conducts cutting-edge research, educates future scientists and engineers, and develops solutions to global challenges through innovation, knowledge transfer, and collaboration with industry and society.

Telefónica is a multinational telecommunications company headquartered in Madrid and one of the leading providers of connectivity and digital services worldwide. The company aims to deliver the best digital experience to customers by providing advanced connectivity, digital solutions, and innovative technologies. Through its focus on networks, innovation, AI, and digital transformation, Telefónica helps citizens, businesses, and institutions access and benefit from the digital world.