Academia de Studii Economice din București (ASE) – Romania
Founded in 1913, the Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE) is one of the most prestigious public universities in Romania and South-Eastern Europe. Recognised as an advanced research and education university by the Romanian Ministry of Education, ASE is a member of the elite Universitaria Consortium. With over a century of academic excellence, ASE combines strong research capacity with high-level teaching in economics and related fields. As project coordinator, ASE leads strategic management, research development, and the organisation of key training activities, ensuring scientific quality, institutional credibility, and long-term impact.

COAG-Jaén – Spain
The Unión de Agricultores y Ganaderos – Jóvenes Agricultores de Jaén (COAG-Jaén) is a democratic, independent, and non-profit professional agricultural organisation operating in the province of Jaén. Its mission is to defend and promote the economic, social, and professional interests of farmers, livestock breeders, and family-run agricultural enterprises. Deeply rooted in rural territory, COAG-Jaén works closely with regional and national structures through COAG Andalucía. With strong direct links to the farming community, it brings practical field experience, stakeholder engagement, and grassroots knowledge to the project.

University of Almería (UAL) – Spain
The University of Almería (UAL) is a public university located on the Mediterranean coast in southern Spain. Since its foundation, UAL has developed into a dynamic academic institution offering a wide range of degree programmes and supported by a strong community of lecturers and researchers. With a solid reputation in education and research, UAL combines academic excellence with regional engagement. Within the project, UAL contributes research leadership, analytical expertise, and strong institutional capacity, reinforcing the evidence-based development of agritourism and strengthening cooperation between higher education and rural territories.

Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) – Ireland
TUS is a multi-campus technological university serving Ireland’s Midlands and Midwest regions, with principal campuses in Limerick and Athlone. With more than 15,000 students enrolled across a wide range of programmes, TUS focuses on applied learning, innovation, and strong industry collaboration. The university prioritises accessibility, inclusivity, and regional development, ensuring education responds to evolving societal and economic needs. Through research, partnership, and agile thinking, TUS contributes academic expertise and pedagogical innovation, particularly in the design of flexible, practice-oriented training and micro-credentials.

Associazione Sviluppo Rurale (ASR) – Italy
Founded in 2001, Associazione Sviluppo Rurale (ASR) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting sustainable territorial development in Italy and abroad. The association works to strengthen rural areas, particularly those facing structural disadvantages, through European projects, strategic partnerships, and local stakeholder engagement. ASR focuses on sustainable tourism, rural hospitality policies, and improving the competitiveness of micro and small rural enterprises. With strong roots in local communities and direct experience in rural innovation, ASR contributes communication, dissemination, stakeholder engagement, and practical territorial expertise to the project, ensuring results are closely connected to real rural needs.