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.

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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.

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Steinbeis Europa Zentrum - Germany
Steinbeis Europa Zentrum is all about EU innovations for a sustainable society and responsible industrial transition. Empowering innovators to realise their potential and drive their ideas forward, strategically connecting researchers, entrepreneurs and public stakeholders, boosting previously untapped opportunities and nurturing co-creation. Passionate about bringing the world together through innovation partnerships because they believe in the impact of innovation, and committed to utilising their skills and expertise for the benefit of our partners and customers, reaching out beyond the boundaries of place and expectations. Starting from Baden-Württemberg, Steinbeis is committed to sustainable growth and engaged in an international network and projects, including more than 600 innovative partners.

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.

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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.

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Babeș-Bolyai University - Romania
The Babeș-Bolyai University is today the oldest, the largest, and in many ways, the most prestigious university in Romania. It is a multicultural higher education institution, with study lines in Romanian, Hungarian, and German, and programmes in other languages. It hosts 21 faculties and a pioneering biomedical programme, and it has an active student community of over 50,000 every year for BA, MA, and Ph.D. levels.

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.

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Sunrise Tech Park - Lituania
Sunrise Tech Park is an innovation support organization focused on fostering entrepreneurship, advancing cleantech, and promoting digitalisation. They run key initiatives such as the Futurepreneurs pre-accelerator, the ClimateLaunchpad contest, and the Hack4Vilnius hackathon, alongside launching the Cleantech Catalyst incubation programme in 2024. They also manage the Cleantech Cluster Lithuania and Digital Innovation Hub EDIH Vilnius, supporting over 100 companies annually. Their international efforts aim to improve skills, shape policies, and strengthen Lithuania’s innovation ecosystem.

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.

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CESIE ETS - Italy
CESIE ETS is a non-profit, apolitical, and non-governmental organisation based in Palermo (Italy), established in 2001. CESIE ETS is committed to promote the cultural, social, educational and economic development at local, national, European and international levels. CESIE ETS contributes to growth and development through the active participation of people, civil society and institutions, always valuing diversity.

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.

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Nők a Tudományban Egyesület - Hungary
The main goal for NaTE is that more and more young girls choose a profession in STEM fields, to show that girls can also be a part of this creative and developing world, and will receive the appropriate support. NaTE is supporting thousands of young people to succeed in STEM careers for more than 10 years. NaTE helps them along this way by presenting female role models, offering mentoring, carrying out community building activities, and after-school STEM sessions. Their activities range from science communication to research work and creative event organisation.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Institute Mihajlo Pupin - Serbia
Institute Mihajlo Pupin (IMP) is one of the leading R&D institutions in South-Eastern Europe, with over 70 years of experience in innovation and implementing new technologies. The Science and Technology Policy Research Center (STPRC) is an organisational unit within IMP consisted of professionals engaged in the analysis of different aspects of the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. They focus on innovation management in small and medium-sized companies and the development of their competitiveness including tailor made approach to female companies and implementation of EU funded projects in R&I, entrepreneurship, green agenda etc.

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.

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ADDSEN - Slovakia
ADDSSEN, a Bratislava-based management company, empowers scientific teams and businesses to thrive. Their expertise lies in innovation, business development and internal process improvement at universities to enhance technology transfer and internationalisation. Currently, they’re involved in 2 Horizon Europe projects promoting women in science and business, collaborating with top Slovak research institutions and female founders to drive innovation ecosystem synergy.

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.

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Universidad de Burgos - Spain
The University of Burgos (UBU) is a public higher education institution with a consolidated research vocation. It has a very recognised Education Faculty among other faculties of Science, Engineering, Economics, Law and Health Science. Moreover, it has an agreement with the City Hall to use the old rail station of the city as a place to train in STEAM disciplines to all the society named “La Estación de la Ciencia y la Tecnología“.

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.

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Foundation for Management and Industrial Research Skopje - Macedonia
The Foundation for Management and Industrial Research (MIR), established in 2002, focuses on driving sustainable economic growth that benefits all, with an emphasis on economic, environmental, and social development. Its goals include promoting sustainable growth, enhancing competitiveness, fostering employment and learning in a knowledge-based society, and improving social cohesion and the environment.

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.

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ReadLab Brussels - Belgium
ReadLab Brussels is an international development consultancy active since 2021. Their mission is to offer high-quality consulting, research, training, and ICT services to institutional and private clients around the globe, effectively supporting their efforts to enhance their reform processes, structural change, internationalisation, and growth. The company shares its clients’ and partners’ vision and translates it into actionable items. ReadLab Brussels is building capacities to help its customers “cultivate their own garden”.

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.

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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.

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EIT FOOD - Poland
EIT Food funded by the EU, leads the world’s largest and most dynamic agri-food innovation community. EIT Food creates connections right across the food system that stimulate new ideas and inventions to drive change. With teams on the ground across Europe, it bridges the gap between countries and regions with low innovation capacity and those leading the way, and put consumers at the heart of its work to increase transparency.

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.

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STEM Ísland - Iceland
STEM Ísland is an umbrella organisation working to advance STEM education in Iceland. STEM Ísland supports communities to established community-based STEM Ecosystems to connect diverse resources in the community through formal and informal STEM education.

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

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Wonderfund AB - Sweden
Wonderfund AB, a non-profit organisation founded in 2016, is dedicated to creating a fair and equal tech industry by empowering women and non-binary individuals to actively shape the development of tech businesses, products, and services. Its mission is to strengthen the positions of these groups through education, community building, and advocacy, with a focus on equity, inclusion, and diversity to build a sustainable and representative tech industry.

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.

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Association of Business Women in Serbia - Serbia
Association of Business Women in Serbia (ABW) is a prominent organisation that plays a significant role in promoting social and economic development, with particular focus on female entrepreneurship as a driver of economic growth. As the largest national organisation for female entrepreneurs, they support and promote women in business, advocates for a better business climate, and foster networking globally.

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.

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