The FHM (Fachhochschule des Mittelstands) is a private, non-profit, and state-approved university founded in 2000 to meet the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Currently, it has over 5,800 students and offers 49 accredited bachelor’s and master’s programs in fields such as economics, media & communication, human resources, health, and social work. The university employs more than 150 staff members and 100 professors, while also collaborating with 250 industry experts as guest lecturers. Its main campus is located in Bielefeld, with 9 additional locations in cities such as Cologne, Berlin, and Rostock, as well as an online university. FHM also focuses on continuing education and competence development, providing training programs for individuals and organizations across various sectors. Since 2006, it has led numerous innovation projects to enhance the competitiveness of SMEs and strengthen staff capacities. Through its Institute of Continuing Education and Competence Development and R&D Project Department, FHM has built a strong international network of Vocational Education and Training (VET) institutions, universities, and businesses, fostering educational development and integrating expertise.

Creative Thinking Development – CRETHIDEV is a non profit company, not for benefit, which focuses on research, as well as development of studies and action plans for local communities, mainly in the fields of life-long learning, environmental protection, innovation, employment and local development, health, athletics and culture.

Sparkling Intuition (SPIN) is a software development SME for the education and training market. Located in Maia, North of Portugal, SPIN partners with Universities, Local and Regional Authorities, Enterprise and Education Associations to achieve its goals. The company produces multimedia e-learning content for different platforms (mobile, web, desktop/laptop), for various purposes and educational levels (vocational training, adult training, higher education, secondary education). SPIN develops a wide range of products: educational games, online courses and MOOCs, learning apps, digital learning content and web platforms.

The University of Seville is a ’Public Law’ institution, founded in 1505 and the second biggest Spanish university by its number of students. The size and characteristics of the University of Seville make it a city within a city. This is evident in its campus, which includes more than 26 centers, 133 departments, and 80,000 m² of sports facilities spread throughout Seville. In terms of numbers, its more than 70,000 students make it the second-largest public university in Spain and the largest in Andalusia by enrollment.

BETI was founded in 2003 by an active team of professionals who have been working in the field of ICT and education technologies for more than 15 years. While implementing different activities in higher education and vocational training sectors the rich experience, knowledge and skills were accumulated in the field of ICT enhanced training, distance education methodology, learning technologies, multimedia production, development of web applications, etc.