Meet STREAM IT Partners
STREAM IT brings together an impressive consortium of 21 partners from 20 different countries, combining expertise from diverse sectors. The consortium is composed of:
- 8 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
- 6 Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs)
- 2 Universities
- 2 Public Institutions
- 1 Science and Research Centre
- 1 International Organisation
- 1 Association
all creating a rich blend of knowledge and innovation. Each partner plays a pivotal role, with their contributions strategically aligned along the project’s value chain, ensuring a cohesive and impactful collaboration.

HÉTFA Research Institute - Hungary

HÉTFA Research Institute based in Budapest, works on public policy analysis, economic and social research, as well as in regional and urban development. Established in 2009, today HÉTFA works with approximately 45 internal staff members and 25 permanent experts.
As the project coordinator in STREAM IT, they work enthusiastically to ensure that all the project tasks are completed successfully. As a research institute, they play a crucial role in the research team, contributing to policy development and impact assessment. And last but not least, HÉTFA has an active role in developing communication campaigns and sharing the project results with several of the project’s target audiences; including girls, STEM teachers, universities and many more.
F6S Network Ireland Limited - Ireland
F6S Network Ireland Limited is a leading global founder and startup network that helps private and public sector entities around the world to promote, communicate and disseminate technical and research projects. F6S stands for F-ounder-S. Our mission is to help founders and startups grow to solve the world’s pressing social, economic, environmental, sustainability and innovation problems. In addition to F6S’ work with governmental entities, we also work with corporates, investors, research institutions, programs, universities and others in the global startup ecosystem. F6S tools deliver company growth through grants, funding, investment, pilot contracts, partnerships, jobs & talent recruitment, company services and more. In STREAM IT, F6S is in the lead of the communication and dissemination activities, facilitating and working in close collaboration with all the other partners.
Steinbeis Europa Zentrum - Germany

From the business sector, Steinbeis fosters innovation by working with universities, social innovation actors, and industries. They are dedicated to supporting female entrepreneurs, promoting gender equality, and enhancing STEM education. They also encourage collaboration among various organisations, including STEM-oriented businesses, schools, research groups, and NGOs. Through strong partnerships, they effectively carry out STREAM IT’s goals, spreading the mission far and wide.
Regional Agency for Entrepreneurship and Innovations - Bulgaria

RAPIV is a non-governmental non-for-profit organisation aiming to stimulate regional economy through the development of entrepreneurship and innovations. Its members include representatives of 4 types of organisations: central and local government, academic and scientific institutions, NGOs and businessеs as well as physical persons. Our main trends are: direct business support via Women Entrepreneurship Centre, Start2UP accelerating programme; regional innovation and policy improvement and support for establishment of high-tech infrastructure. The RAPIV team has a leading role in creating sustainable networks for collaborative work.
Babeș-Bolyai University - Romania

UBB is in charge of coordinating a needs-based methodology for women and girls in STEAM, and aims to contribute to knowledge creation by synthesising previous research and projects on the topic and carrying out interviews with female students, project owners, and relevant stakeholders from STEAM education.
Sunrise Tech Park - Lituania

Stream IT is a platform aimed at increasing girls’ participation in STEAM subjects, fostering their involvement in research and deeptech startups. Through partnerships, the platform creates toolkits to engage more girls and women in STEAM, raise awareness, change perceptions, and promote diverse role models.
CESIE ETS - Italy

In STREAM IT, CESIE ETS is leading the creation of gender and diversity inclusive non-formal teaching and training tools, as well as developing the the strategy for the engagement of several of the project’s target groups.
Nők a Tudományban Egyesület - Hungary

In STREAM IT, NaTE will contribute to the co-creational workshops for effective and sustainable actions in which it brings its expertise gained through its similar activities working with highs-school girls and teachers aiming to promote STEM professions. NaTE also leads the development of mentoring sessions by grass-root, business & innovation support organisation, based on our previous mentor program.
Technology Park Varazdin - Croatia

Technology Park Varaždin is a business incubator and tech center in northern Croatia, supporting the growth of innovative companies. It offers workspaces, equipment, expert support, business advice, and access to an international network. The park also organizes educational and business events to foster collaboration between companies, academia, and research institutions. As a technology incubator, Techpark Varaždin is actively involved in non-formal STEM education, focusing on young girls and university/PhD students. It will develop and implement gender and diversity-inclusive tools for hands-on activities, leveraging its infrastructure to provide knowledge, resources, and connections to relevant stakeholders.
Ustanova Hiša eksperimentov - Slovenia

Ustanova Hiša eksperimentov – The House of Experiments (UHE) is a science center focused on fostering curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. It creates a safe environment for learning through experimentation and encourages a scientific mindset by allowing visitors to make mistakes. UHE is known for its innovative approaches to science communication and has substantial experience in organizing SciComm events. All exhibits at UHE are designed and built by its team, in collaboration with scientists, to engage visitors in hands-on learning.
UHE will contribute to the project by implementing hands-on activities for young girls and university/PhD students. It will also collaborate on sustainable networks and develop gender- and diversity-inclusive non-formal teaching and training tools.
Bureau of Research, Innovation and Technology - Ukraine

NGO “BRIT” founded in February 2012 by scientists, aims to promote democratic civil society and unlock the creative, scientific, and innovative potential of individuals and institutions in the region. The organisation focuses on sustainable development through innovation and technology, encouraging public participation in innovation policy and preparing decisions that impact sustainable growth. It also develops socially-oriented education and science programs, alongside activities that promote technological development.
NGO “BRIT” will support the project by promoting STEM education among girls. This includes organising workshops and hands-on activities at science centers, mentoring young talents, and creating National Inspiration Hubs for STEM educators. The organisation will also lead awareness campaigns, engage target groups, and appoint project ambassadors to amplify the project’s impact.
Institute Mihajlo Pupin - Serbia

Within STREAMIT, IMP (STPRC) coordinates the task within the WP Capitalisation and Needs-based Methodology related to the conducting desk research, evaluation the best practices of previous and ongoing EU, national/regional initiatives in the field of STEM education, R&I. IMP (STPRC) assesses potential transferable good practices of the previous or existing initiatives in a fact sheet format, which will be open for public access and ready to be used both in ST(R)E(A)M IT and beyond.
ADDSEN - Slovakia

In STREAM IT, ADDSEN will bring their expertise in supporting business and innovation by fostering cooperation startups, SMEs, and large companies, with universities and social innovation actors. They will organise hands-on events such as talent-nurturing workshops, science-promoting events, and will provide tools for talent development, knowledge sharing, and exchange among stakeholders in the STEM community.
Universidad de Burgos - Spain

As part of the STREAM IT research team, UBU reviews initiatives to reduce the gender gap in STREAM IT disciplines. They will also contribute to the design and development of activities, proposals and programs to address this gap. UBU together with the City Hall of Burgos will be training the society within the STEAM disciplines in La Estación de la Ciencia y la Tecnología.
Foundation for Management and Industrial Research Skopje - Macedonia

As part of the project, MIR will conduct research on institutional barriers faced by girls and women in STEM education, which will inform policy recommendations and the “European Manifesto for gender-inclusive STE(A)M education and careers.” MIR will also contribute to the Nuturing Talent Workshop series and Mentoring program, aimed at encouraging girls to pursue STEM fields. Additionally, MIR will engage in the National Inspiration Hubs for STEM educators and contribute to the Virtual Makespace for STEAM learning, supporting innovation and knowledge sharing to drive positive change and promote girls’ success in STEM.
ReadLab Brussels - Belgium

Thanks to its expertise in digital education and innovation, ReadLab Brussels will develop the STREAM IT Virtual Makerspace for STEAM approaches, where relevant stakeholders can meet virtually and continue their collaboration. The Virtual Makerspace will also be an interconnecting point for the Inspiration Hubs developed in every partner country. ReadLab Brussels will also host the Final Conference of the STREAM IT project in Brussels.
Research Innovation and Development Lab - Greece

The Research Innovation and Development Lab (a sub-branch of ReadLab Brussels) provides high-quality research, training, education, consulting, and ICT services at local, national, European, and international levels. It adopts a human-centred approach, focusing on sustainable development and growth. ReadLab brings together a multidisciplinary team with expertise in engineering, communication technologies, education, and social and political sciences. The lab has extensive experience in managing and implementing national, EU-funded, and international projects and collaborates with various private, public, and non-profit organisations across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Western Balkans.
In the context of the STREAM IT project, ReadLab will contribute its expertise to developing gender and diversity tools for hands-on activities. This includes organising talent-nurturing workshops, science-promoting events, and mentoring university students.
EIT FOOD - Poland

Within STREAM IT, EIT Food will help gather existing knowledge on Gender Equality and/in STEM education to provide a basis for later project activities, and will be involved in running the national Inspiration Hubs as online networking groups for STEM teachers and communities for capacity building. EIT Food will also support communication and dissemination activities through its immense network of food value chain actors.
STEM Ísland - Iceland

STEM Ísland’s role in STREAM IT is to establish national inspiration hubs for STEM educators.
Wonderfund AB - Sweden

In the STREAM IT project, Wonderfund AB will organise inclusive Talent Nurturing Workshops to encourage girls to pursue STEM education. These workshops will include hands-on activities at leading science centers and museums in Sweden to inspire young girls in STEM. Additionally, it will run Mentoring Programs to support young talents in their career journeys. Throughout the project, Wonderfund AB will also contribute to awareness campaigns and policy dialogues aimed at increasing gender equality in STEM education.
Association of Business Women in Serbia - Serbia

In STREAM IT, ABW will focus on creating a gender-inclusive environment, developing innovative programs for girls in STEM fields. They will collaborate with other partners for the co-creating after-school programs, toolkits, events, training sessions and mentorships initiatives. By empowering the next generation of STEM professionals, they will cultivate a diverse community of talented individuals while mentoring STEM university students and PhDs to support their careers.