University of Lausanne (UNIL)
The University of Lausanne (UNIL), through the HEC Faculty of Business and Economics, Department of Strategy, Globalization and Society, combines social sciences, management, and sustainability studies. Its team has strong expertise in agroecology, value chains, and territorial innovation, with a mission to link academic research with societal needs.
Role in TAPELINE: UNIL coordinates TAPELINE (scientific lead), leads WP7 (Coordination), co-leads WP3 (Networking and Strategizing), and contributes to WP1, WP2, WP4, WP5, and WP6. It pilots activities in Switzerland and supports methodological development with FAO.
Country: Switzerland
Website: https://www.unil.ch
Research & Development Institute for the Mountain Regions of the Mediterranean Islands (MountMed)
MountMed is a Cyprus-based institute dedicated to research and development in mountain and rural territories. It focuses on sustainable territorial development, agroecology, participatory governance, and rural innovation. MountMed coordinated the “National Strategy for the Development of Mountain Communities of Cyprus” and has expertise in territorial planning, rural revitalisation, and stakeholder engagement. Leader of WP6 (Dissemination & Communication) and co-leader of WP7 (Coordination). Leads Cyprus Living Lab establishment (WP4), contributes to stakeholder engagement, and supports networking, co-creation workshops, and peer-learning events.
Country: Cyprus
Website: https://mountmedinstitute.com
Citizens in Power
CIP is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organization from Cyprus, which addresses the needs and demands of people through their involvement in social and civic life. The organization has built its expertise by providing countless educational material and free trainings related to a variety of fields, such as technology and innovation, (online) education, inclusion, business and entrepreneurship, culture, arts, labor. Its primary goal is to foster the development of both formal and non-formal education, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning in Cyprus and abroad, with the help of its ever-expanding network of collaborators (leading European universities, schools, NGOs, research centers, professional trainers, and education experts both in Cyprus and Europe).
Country: Cyprus
Website: https://www.citizensinpower.org
Agricoltura è Vita
Agricoltura è Vita is the training and innovation body of CIA – Italian Farmers Confederation. It promotes sustainable rural development, farmer training, and innovation brokerage. The association offers professional education programs (including accredited courses for agronomists and foresters), online and in-person trainings, workshops, and managerial development tied to competitive, socio-economic, and environmental sustainability. With over 60 years of history, Agricoltura è Vita promotes participatory learning and the sharing of good practices to help agricultural businesses and professionals adapt to changing challenges.
Country: Italy
Website: https://agricolturavita.it
University of Tuscia (UNITUS)
UNITUS is a leading Italian research university in agriculture, forestry, and environmental sciences. Its Department of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences integrates land-use planning, ecology, and sustainable rural development. Extensive EU project participation on rural sustainability, land planning, and agroecological systems. Leads the Lazio Regional Agricultural Plan with innovative integration of AE.
Country: Italy
Website: https://www.unitus.it/en/departments/dafne/
Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
MLU is a renowned public research university in Germany, created in 1817 through the merger of the Universities of Wittenberg (founded in 1502) and Halle (founded in 1694). It offers about 260 degree programs across the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, medicine, and agricultural sciences. MLU is recognized for its strong research in materials science, biosciences, and cultural studies, and it actively fosters international collaborations with universities and institutions worldwide.
Country: Germany
Website: https://sustain.geo.uni-halle.de/team/leitung-sekretariat/dr-fuerst/
UCLouvain (Sytra)
The Sytra research unit at UCLouvain focuses on agricultural and food system transitions, sustainability, and participatory innovation. It bridges agroecology science with farmer practices and public policies. Strong record in systems analysis, food system evaluation, and TAPE tool deployment. Contributions to agroecology research and socio-economic assessments in EU projects
Country: Belgium
Website: http://sytra.be
Farm for Good (FFG)
Farm for Good is a farmer-led initiative supporting agroecological farming transitions in Belgium. It promotes peer learning, ecological farming systems, and territorial engagement. Active in co-learning and facilitation, with experience in Erasmus+ and rural innovation projects. Strong grassroots involvement with farmers and MAPs
Country: Belgium
Website: https://www.farmforgood.org