Partners

TELESTO Technologies, based in Athens, Greece, provides state-of-the art solutions in the field of Internet-of-Things (IoT), sensor networks and ways for retrieval, composition dynamic and use of sensor generated data. Telesto is recognized as a leader in Smart City innovations, including sustainable urban environment and city resource management, digital city services, and emergency response facilitation.

The Resilience Advisors Network is a grouping of more than 200 practitioners with backgrounds in emergency and disaster management providing extensive hands-on experience of disaster risk reduction in all its phases. From its membership, RAN forms specialist, subject-specific teams to support a large and diverse portfolio of projects with a focus on strengthening national, community, locality and/or infrastructure resilience. Increasingly, RAN is also recognised for its stakeholder networking where it deploys the Crisis Management Innovation Network Europe (CMINE) to connect all those involved in this vital subject area.

The Disaster Competence Network Austria (DCNA) acts as a link between scientific research and practitioners in crisis and disaster management. Through knowledge and technology transfer, findings from basic research are implemented and directed to those interested in security and disaster research in Austria and beyond. As an academic contact and cooperation partner for aid and relief organizations as well as organizations and decision-makers from the public and private sectors, the association has extensive experience in the continuous and lasting networking and cooperation of research and practice to facilitate access to expertise, models, tools and research approaches in security and disaster research.

The Austrian Red Cross is mandated by authorities at all levels (district, regional, national) to be in charge of c&c of emergency medical and psychosocial situations. In the field of civil protection ARC is providing the following services to the public – mandated by law – all over Austria: Emergency Medical Services, Ambulance Services, First-Responder Services, Humanitarian disaster relief, Psychosocial Support, First Aid-Training for the population, Paramedic-Training. Relevant research activities ARC is the biggest provider of emergency medical service (EMS) dispatch in Austria. It is a very active actor in civil protection in Europe (trainings, exercises, missions, committees, exchange of experts, etc.).

Pompiers de l’Urgence Internationale (PUI), International Emergency Firefighter, is a French NGO founded in 2004, based in Limoges, with 265 volunteers. Its mission is to provide aid to populations affected by crises, strengthen civil security in emerging countries, and promote disaster prevention. PUI is recognised as a French Civil Protection Association by the Haute Vienne’s Prefecture and is the first French organisation classified by the UN as an INSARAG medium Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team. Additionally, PUI is recognised by the French government as a public service association and is part of the European Volunteers Search and Rescue (EVOLSAR) association and under classification by the WHO as an Emergency Medical Team. Its expertise lies in urban search and rescue (USAR), drones, emergency medical response, humanitarian logistics, and disaster preparedness. PUI operates advanced water purification units and collaborates with the French Association for the prevention of natural and technological disasters (AFPCNT) to enhance the society's resilience. PUI also specialises in civil protection diagnostics, augmented reality fire training, earthquake simulations, and disaster preparedness programs, demonstrating a holistic approach to emergency response.

The Medical University Graz is associated with the university hospital with 1500 beds and operates 3 BSL-3 laboratories. One BSL-3 laboratory has enhanced biosafety and biosecurity measures to perform pathological and forensic autopsies as well as laboratory investigation in case of highly pathogenic agents. The Medical University Graz participates in several EU-funded programs on pandemic prepardeness and biodefence, and is member of the European Research Infrastructure for Highly Pathogenic Agents ERINHA

The Finnish Institute for Verification of the Chemical Weapons Convention (VERIFIN) is one of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)'s designated laboratories for analysis of environmental and biomedical samples. VERIFIN has expertise in biotoxin analytics and chemical forensics and has a state-of-the-art analysis laboratory and Schedule 1 synthesis laboratory.

Saitama Medical University (SMU) is a private university in Japan. SMU operates 3 large hospitals, Saitama Medical University Hospital (SMUH 700 beds), Saitama Medical Centre Hospital (SMCH 1000 beds) and Saitama International Medical Centre Hospital (SIMCH 700 beds). For treatment of poisoned patients (including those by biotoxin) and for conducting basic and clinical research on toxicology, SMUH is equipped with Clinical Toxicology Centre and SMCH with Toxicology Analysis Center integrated with Advanced Centre for Advanced Center for Emergency Medicine and Critical Care.

BioTalentum Ltd. is a biotechnology SME established in Hungary in 2005. Our mission is developing and providing human stem cell-based solutions for disease modelling, in vitro toxicology, and regenerative medicine. Our expertise, products, and technologies support the work of academic and industrial partners to advance stem cell-based research and drug development. In toxicology we help to develop NAMs which can replace animal experimentation. BioTalentum Consulting is the project and management support branch of the company which offers a wide range of services in project writing, management, and training to support customers with the execution of their project.

Bioxhale are healthcare revolutionaries, intent on everyone having affordable health checks when they need them, health checks that are fast, non-invasive and convenient. It is combining world class clinical and analytical science research leadership with experiences in respiratory disease, biomarker discover, early disease detection, precision medicine, large scale clinical and project study design and leadership, envrionmental volatile organic compound monitoring, high-cost therapeutics, breath samplers, in-vitro diagnostics, in-line and offline breath analysis, and data science pipelines. Bioxhale's approaches and knowledge capital have been refined and tested across the world with multiple independent multidisciplinary teams within a wide range of operational environments, including CBRN.

AIRSENSE develops and manufactures high-quality safety instruments for various sectors, including first response (emergency services such as fire departments), public safety and aviation, as well as logistics and environmental monitoring. The company's mission is to create mobile, reliable, and stable detection devices that provide results in seconds.

MION is a Spanish SME aiming at the development and commercialization of analytical instruments for detection reaching ultra-low limits of detection in the range of sub-ppq (parts per quadrillion) in the case of low-volatility explosives and narcotics in the gas phase, which is commonly known as vapour detection. MION's technology is very versatile and it can be applicable to many sectors beyond explosives and narcotics, such as biotoxins, chemicals, or biological threats in any of the forms, liquid, gas, or solid.

Prometech is a European homeland security software company based in Utrecht, Netherlands and was founded in 2009. It was formed by a team experienced in software development and security. We have a broad focus on all security needs, with a specific specialisation in CBRNe and mass-casualty incidents. Prometech can bring over 20 years of dispersion modelling expertise and a wealth of software development talent to find a solution to any CBRN training needs. Our services have been utilised in countless national and international projects and are valued as a dependable partner by the CBRN community in Europe.

IANUS is a Cypriot SME with offices in Larnaca and Athens, specialising in research and development of innovative technology solutions in the security, cybersecurity, and defense sectors. IANUS actively engages in the preparation and management of EU and national projects, software development, and professional cybersecurity services. IANUS has developed a series of solutions to enhance response times and efficiency for entities such as police, security companies, firefighters, emergency medical teams, and first responders during potential crises.

The Lisbon Council for Economic Competitiveness and Social Renewal asbl is a Brussels-based think tank and policy network. Established in 2003 in Belgium as a non-profit and non-partisan association, the group is dedicated to making a positive contribution through cutting-edge research and by engaging political leaders and the public at large in a constructive exchange about the economic and social challenges of the 21st century.

TPEB CR was established in October 2011 as a unique non-profit public-private-partnership body in the Czech Republic focusing on the area of critical infrastructure protection. TPEB unites national energy companies, public bodies like the Fire Rescue Service and the Czech Standardization Agency, and leading universities and research institutions. Together, they drive research, innovation, and the introduction of new technologies for infrastructure protection. TPEB promotes public-private R&D collaborations, contributes expertise to national and international security bodies and brings invaluable expertise to enhance energy security and critical infrastructure protection.

The Czech Standardization Agency represents a National Standardization Body of the Czech Republic. As such the CSA is responsible for performing all national and international duties related to standardization and is a member of CEN/CENELEC. CSA focuses primarily on standardization activities and is an active member of various CEN/CENELEC technical committees and standardization groups.

The Office of Standards, Metrology and Testing (UNMS SR) is a central state administrative body, located in Bratislava, Slovakia since 1993. UNMS SR is responsible for the area of Standardization, Metrology, Testing, Accreditation, Free movement of goods and Quality. It performs the function of national standards body and national committee and is a member of the CEN, CENELEC, ISO and IEC.