Partners

Frederick University (FredU) - Cyprus (Coordinator)

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SYNTHESIS Center for Research and Education - Cyprus

SYNTHESIS Center for Research and Education
SYNTHESIS is an independent research, education, and innovation organisation based in Nicosia, Cyprus, dedicated to transforming research and learning into innovative action that creates social impact. With a long experience in educational innovation and research, SYNTHESIS actively engages in the project by supporting all activities associated with research, policy recommendations and educational tools development. Additionally, SYNTHESIS has a wide network of partners across Europe with whom we will share the project’s results and outputs for exploitation and sustainability.

Team Members
  • Andri Kyriacou - Executive Director | Project Manager
  • Dr Stefania Savva - Head of Research and Development | Senior Researcher
  • Christina Galani - Senior Project Manager | Researcher

Proodeftiki Kinisi Daskalon & Nipiagogon - Cyprus

Proodeftiki Kinisi Daskalon & Nipiagogon
PROODEFTIKI is one of Cyprus’ professional associations of primary school and kindergarten teachers, with an extensive island-wide network of educators and strong links to schools and other educational stakeholders. PROODEFTIKI (Progressive Movement of Primary and Kindergarten Teachers) operates under the umbrella of the Cyprus Greek Teachers’ Organization (POED), representing primary and pre-primary education. Through its long-standing engagement in teacher professional development, pedagogical innovation and educational advocacy, PROODEFTIKI plays a vital role in connecting policy, research, and classroom practice. Within ECO-STEAM4BASICS, PROODEFTIKI contributes by facilitating access to schools and teachers for the co-design, pilot testing, validation and implementation of the project’s Outdoor STEAM framework and educational resources.

Team Members
  • Marios Stylianou - Vice-President | Project Manager
  • Apostolos Skouroupatis - Member | Project Manager / Trainer
  • Lambros Stefanou - Member | Researcher

Regional Directorate of Primary and Secondary Education of Crete (RDPSEC) - Greece

Regional Directorate of Primary and Secondary Education of Crete
The Regional Directorate of Primary and Secondary Education of Crete (RDPSEC), based in Heraklion, is one of the thirteen Regional Education Directorates under the Ministry of Education, Religious and Sports Affairs of Greece. The RDPSEC supervises 994 schools, serving approximately 108,000 students and nearly 14,000 teachers across the regional districts of Heraklion, Chania, Lasithi, and Rethymno. The RDPSEC has extensive experience in the design, coordination, and implementation of educational innovation initiatives at regional, national, and European levels, promoting innovative teaching methodologies, interdisciplinary learning, STEAM education, digital transformation, and project-based approaches. Teacher professional development is a key priority, and its long-standing participation in European projects has strengthened its capacity in educational research and international cooperation.

Team Members
  • Emmanouil Kartsonakis - Regional Director of Education of Crete | Researcher & Legal Representative
  • Valia Andreadaki - Head of the Independent Directorate of Administrative, Financial and Pedagogical Support | Project Manager
  • Aikaterini Koutsoudaki - Education Officer | Project Manager

Oloklirosi Single Member Private Company - Greece

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Danish Nature Approach (DNA) - Denmark

Danish Nature Approach
Danish Nature Approach is a Danish educational consultancy dedicated to promoting nature-based learning, outdoor education, inclusion, sustainability, and child development. The organization works with educators, schools, municipalities, and families to create meaningful learning experiences that support children’s wellbeing, curiosity, creativity, and lifelong connection to nature. Danish Nature Approach has particular expertise in outdoor learning, STEAM education, inclusion, teacher training, sustainability education, and educational innovation. Through consulting, mentoring, training programmes, and international collaboration, the organization contributes to the development and dissemination of innovative educational practices. Within ECO-STEAM4BASICS, the organization contributes expertise in outdoor learning, inclusive education, STEAM pedagogy, teacher training, pilot implementation, educational resource development, quality assurance, and dissemination activities.

Team Members
  • Trine Andreasen - Founder & Director, Educational Consultant, Pedagogue, M.Ed. in Educational Psychology | Expert in Outdoor Learning, Inclusion, STEAM Education, Early Childhood Education, Teacher Training
  • Søren Emil Markeprand - Deputy Chairman & Project Manager | Expert in Outdoor Learning, Inclusion, STEAM Education, Early Childhood Education, Management

Elderberry AB - Sweden

Elderberry AB
Elderberry AB undertakes curriculum development and strategic studies, authoring, testing, editing and publishing within school, youth, adult, teacher and VET education, often with socio-cultural and urban implications. Experienced with both traditional methods for educational material and eLearning and eCulture, Elderberry has held EU in-service teacher training courses for over 10 years, specialising in the use of museums and heritage sites, eLearning and urban studies where a problem-based approach is developed. Over 1,000 teachers have participated in courses held across Europe. The company has long experience of EU projects as coordinator and partner.

Team Members
  • David Powell - Director | Project Manager
  • Mashkura Begum - Project Coordinator | Project Manager

GoINNO Institute - Slovenia

GoINNO Institute
GoINNO Institute is a Slovenian non-profit organisation dedicated to STEM outreach, educational innovation, and the promotion of science among children, teachers, and the wider community. The institute develops innovative STEM and STEAM educational programmes, teaching materials, and training activities for kindergarten, primary, and secondary school teachers, with special attention to early childhood and primary education. GoINNO has extensive experience in international Erasmus+ projects focused on STEM education, hands-on and project-based learning, inclusion, sustainability, digital education, and teacher professional development. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, GoINNO has also specialised in the development of high-quality digital and multimedia learning materials, including educational videos and online STEM content.

Team Members
  • Teja Bajt - Director | Project Management, Coordination, Dissemination and STEAM Educational Activities

ipcenter.at GmbH - Austria

ipcenter.at GmbH
Based in Vienna, ipcenter.at GmbH is one of Austria’s leading providers in education and training, and part of a European educational group with over 25 years of experience. With three education centres in Vienna, ipcenter supports individuals, companies and public institutions on their way to professional success. Its core areas include vocational education, career orientation, qualification and upskilling, language and integration, and innovation in learning. As an experienced VET provider and international project partner, ipcenter actively contributes to EU programmes such as Erasmus+, Interreg, FFG and Horizon Europe.

Team Members
  • Nevena Milošević - Project Coordinator | National Project Coordinator

Eco Logic - North Macedonia

Eco Logic
Eco Logic is an organisation dedicated to promoting innovative, inclusive, and sustainable educational practices through local and international initiatives. The organisation works extensively in the field of STEAM education, encouraging children and young people to develop critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills through interdisciplinary and practical learning methods. Through outdoor learning activities, Eco Logic creates opportunities for experiential education in nature, helping participants strengthen their connection with the environment while developing ecological awareness. Inclusion is a core principle of the organisation’s work, ensuring accessible and participatory learning opportunities for children, youth, teachers, and communities from different social and educational backgrounds. Eco Logic also focuses strongly on teacher training, sustainability, and educational innovation and research.

Team Members
  • Antonio Danilovski - Project Coordinator | National Project Coordinator

UC Leuven-Limburg (UCLL) - Belgium

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ADDRESS
Frederick University
7 Y. Frederickou Street
1036 Nicosia
Cyprus
Contact
t. +357 22 394394
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