Partners

12

international partners

The organizations that
joined our mission

An in-depth look
into our partners

INNOV (INNOV-ACTS LIMITED) is a Cyprus-based high-tech SME and ICT/business consulting firm specializing in advanced digital technologies such as cloud computing, IoT, Big Data/AI, blockchain, and cybersecurity.

It offers software development, innovation, and project management and business consulting services, including business modelling, business planning, and techno-economic analysis for sectors like finance, industry, healthcare, energy, infrastructure, and public administration.

The company helps organisations design, implement, and evaluate complex digital transformation initiatives and resilient infrastructures, from study and design through to deployment and operation. Its team combines deep technical expertise with strong business insight, backed by extensive participation in international R&D and industrial projects and in securing competitive grant funding.

MAG is a leader in provisioning complete IT solutions and services for the public sector, with extensive experience in designing and managing national and international R&D projects, serving as a coordinator, system integrator, software developer, domain expert (Complex System Architectures, Cloud Computing, Big Data, IoT, etc.) in different domains including cybersecurity.

The Microbiology and Food Safety Unit at UPCT is an expert in risk assessment of foods. The group has participated in numerous national and international projects on the topic, having published >200 scientific papers.

The group has remarkable experience in translating the scientific results of risk assessment into food safety recommendations and regulations. The members of the research team have participated in the BIOHAZ panel of EFSA as either panel members or external experts, and the Scientific Committee of the Spanish Food Safety Authority (AESAN) as either members or vice-president.

They also participate in several collaboration projects, such as GP/EFSA/FIP/2022/01, which provides support to EFSA’s Scientific Panel on the preparation of scientific opinions, or EOI/EFSA/2022/01 – CT 16 BIOHAW linked to the development of a software application to support an EFSA opinion on water management.

Creme Global (legal entity: Creme Software Ltd.) is an Irish data science technology company with deep expertise in food and chemical safety, exposure and nutrition intake modelling, predictive modelling and AI, and cloud computing.

The company delivers scientific services and technology solutions to leaders across the food, ingredient, chemical, and personal care industries, and has spent over 20 years building a data science platform and secure data portals with curated global datasets (e.g., consumers, chemical, ingredient, and food composition data).

In ACT4FOOD, this platform capability is leveraged to support secure collection, integration, and analysis of complex, multi-source operational and cybersecurity data across food supply chains.

MONTIMAGE is a French DeepTech SME specialized in cybersecurity, network monitoring, and AI-driven security analytics. The company develops advanced tools for vulnerability assessment, cyber threat intelligence, penetration testing, and real-time anomaly detection.

With strong expertise in explainable AI (xAI), network protocol analysis, and critical infrastructure protection, MONTIMAGE delivers high-TRL open-source solutions tailored to industrial and mission-critical environments.

The company actively contributes to European research and innovation projects, supporting resilience-by-design principles and compliance with major cybersecurity standards such as NIS2.

IANUS (IANUS Technologies Ltd) is a Cyprus-based cybersecurity and digital innovation company supporting organisations in strengthening cyber resilience, compliance, and risk governance.

We design and integrate pragmatic security solutions across IoT/edge, cloud, and enterprise environments, with a focus on critical services and data-driven operations. IANUS contributes to EU-funded R&I projects by delivering security-by-design methodologies, operational tooling, and validation activities.

Our work spans cyber risk assessment, monitoring and detection, incident readiness, and trustworthy data management aligned with EU requirements. We translate technical controls into measurable operational practices for SMEs and larger stakeholders.

Agritrack is a FoodTech Startup offering a cloud traceability and quality platform – creating more transparent, trustworthy, and sustainable supply chains, aiming towards the reduction of food loss and the increase of food safety.

Agritrack works with farms, processors, importers, distributors, and retailers to collect, verify, and share traceability data across complex value chains. Agritrack’s platform combines traceability (IoT & Blockchain) with quality (AI and predictive microbiology) towards actionable business intelligence, and by supporting digital standards like GS1 – GDST, helps operators be compliant with EU & US traceability regulations.

Greek Family Farm is an authentic Greek Feta cheese PDO manufacturer, established in 2000. We specialize in high-quality Greek organic Feta cheese PDO from 100% Greek sheep’s and goat’s milk.

With our state-of –the-art facilities and rigorous quality control processes, we ensure full compliance with European Standards and food safety regulations. Our products are exported worldwide, catering to the demands of every major market chain.

Their goal is to ensure exceptional quality with respect to our long tradition and our local environment, based on a green operation model.

METRO ANONYMI EMPORIKI KAI VIOMICHANIKI ETAIREIA (MET) brings extensive expertise and capacity as a beneficiary based on retail and wholesale supply chain innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable business practices.

As a leading Greek company with a strong presence in e-commerce, logistics, and omnichannel retailing, MET leverages advanced technologies such as voice recognition ordering, last-mile delivery solutions, and supplier management portals.

With a workforce of 11,500 employees, 228 retail supermarkets, and 48 Cash & Carry stores, MET has the operational scale and industry knowledge to contribute to projects focused on smart supply chains, consumer behavior analytics, and sustainable retail solutions. Its commitment to digital transformation and corporate social responsibility makes it an ideal partner for research initiatives aiming to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and customer experience in the retail
sector.

June Communications is a strategic communications agency with expertise in Communications, Public Relations, and Marketing, supporting organisations that operate in complex, cross-industry environments.

We support companies in the IT and technology, financial services, FinTech, InsurTech, HealthTech, regenerative agriculture, AgTech, electric transportation, and renewable energy to translate their technical and specialised work and solutions into clear, credible messages that stakeholders can understand and act on, combining storytelling, content strategy, stakeholder engagement, and media relations.

We specialise in European-funded projects, private businesses, and NGOs.

United Aquaculture Ltd is a cooperative of leading trout producers in the region to deliver premium, responsibly farmed fish. Their mission is simple: to harness global best practices and create a sustainable, efficient, and eco-friendly aquaculture model.

The company is certified by Global Good Agricultural Practices (GlobalG.A.P.), meaning that we uphold the highest standards of quality, environmental care, and social responsibility across our operations.

BYTE Computer S.A., founded in 1983, is a leading Greek ICT integrator and digital security provider with strong capabilities in system integration, software development, networks, cloud and secure communications.

The company has more than 30 years of cybersecurity delivery experience across public and private sectors, supporting critical infrastructures, e-government, smart-city deployments and trusted digital certificate services.

BYTE combines mature enterprise technology partnerships with applied innovation, including recognised cybersecurity distinctions and active participation in major European projects.

Advisory
board

Prof. Fernando Perez (M)

Professor of Food Microbiology and Hygiene at the University of Cordoba (Spain)

Prof. Valentina Casola (F)

Professor of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Computer of the University of Napoli Federico II

Prof. Nineta Polemi (F)

Professor of Cybersecurity at the University of Piraeus-UNIPI- (Cyber Security Lab, Dept. of Informatics)

Prof. Dragos Truscan (M)

Professor of Software Engineering at Åbo Akademi University, Finland

Prof. Cristina Seceleanu (F)

Professor of Computer Science at Mälardalen University, Sweden

Prof. Akos Józwiak

Research Director of Digital Food Institute at University of Veterinary Medicine

Ass.Prof. Vivek Kumar

Forschungsinstitut Cyber Defence at Universität der Bundeswehr München

Dr. Chrysoula Tassou

PhD Biology Food Microbiology/Safety, Research Director at ELGO-DIMITRA, President of Hellenic Scientific Society MikroBioKosmos

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