Center for Social Innovation (CSI) is a Research and Development organization, which focuses on fostering social innovation that can bring about a positive change to local,national, regional,and global entities. These entities include but are not limited to governments, local administrative agencies, non-for-profit agencies, commercial entities, and educational institutions. The CSI team is composed of open-minded, fully equipped researchers,entrepreneurs, project managers, trainers,and InformationTechnologyspecialists. CSI encompasses the capability and capacity to identify social needs, design and implement adjusted initiatives, and provide for sustainable growth.The CSI team’s areas of expertise are in the fields of traditional education and e-learning,entrepreneurship, start-ups, innovation, creativity, negotiations, IP advisory services,social responsibility, business advisory solutions, data analytics, information technologies, project management, project evaluation services, product validation,training and computer gaming. CSI draws know-how and skills from its wide global network,which includes academic institutions, IT companies, public services,international organizations, start-ups, and public services.

www.csicy.com

The Italian Volleyball Federation (FIPAV) is the official governing body for volleyball in Italy. Founded in 1946, it oversees the promotion, organization, and regulation of indoor volleyball, beach volleyball, and sitting volleyball across all levels—youth, amateur, and professional. FIPAV is affiliated with the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) and the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB). It is responsible for training coaches, referees, and officials, organizing national championships, and supporting the Italian national teams in international competitions. Through educational programs and grassroots initiatives, FIPAV fosters the growth of volleyball throughout the country, promoting values of teamwork, inclusion, and fair play.

www.federvolley.it

NGO NEST Berlin e.V. (NEST) is a dynamic hub for research, education, and personal growth, focusing on transnational mobility. This umbrella organization plays a pivotal role in supporting adults and youth while actively engaging in research and designing EU projects. NEST collaborates with stakeholders throughout Europe, exchanging best practices in education, adult training, employability, social inclusion, and urban/rural development, aiming to positively impact Berlin’s Wedding neighbourhood. 

NEST actively participates in over 30 Erasmus+ KA2 VET, Adult, and Sport projects, as well as coordinating three major projects covering themes such as migrants, employability, inclusion, and gender equality. Their expertise extends to diverse fields, including Environment, Climate Change & Sustainability, Circular Economy, Digitalization, Social Inclusion and Integration (with a focus on underprivileged populations, migrants, people with disabilities, and ethnic minorities), Tourism, Social Entrepreneurship, Agriculture, Clothing & Textile, Cyberbullying, Virtual/Augmented Reality, Human Equality and Rights, Sport, Privacy, and Personal Data. This consolidation of knowledge fosters transnational cooperation between VET providers, NGOs, and businesses, providing a comprehensive perspective on the challenges of inclusion and integration in Europe.

www.ngonest.de

The University of Seville is an academic institution with over five centuries of history, recognized as a Campus of International Excellence.

Thanks to its comprehensive offering in teaching, research, culture, and technological transfer, the University of Seville has established itself as a generator and transmitter of knowledge. Among our strategic priorities are the defense of equal opportunities, the constant pursuit of excellence, the promotion of entrepreneurship, engagement with society, and the international projection of the university.

Furthermore, in the management of its resources, the promotion of culture, sports, and social and environmental commitment are clearly evident. As an institution committed to Sustainable Development, it contributes to building a more balanced, fair, and inclusive world.

The Croatian Volleyball Federation (CVF) is the highest national governing body responsible for all volleyball-related activities in Croatia. Its headquarters are located in Zagreb, at Trg Dražena Petrovića 1.

HOS is a non-profit organization whose main mission is to encourage, oversee, support, and promote the development of indoor volleyball, beach volleyball, and snow volleyball in Croatia. As a national body, HOS also operates locally through 14 county-level volleyball associations.

Within its organizational structure, HOS recognizes various areas of activity, each managed by national commissions composed of relevant experts who oversee their respective fields of specialization:

• Commission for Beach and Snow Volleyball
  
• Coaches’ Commission
  
• Refereeing Commission
  
• Competition Commission
  
• Registration Commission
  
• School Volleyball Development Commission
  

Under the umbrella of HOS, the following operate in Croatia:

• Over 190 clubs participating in national championships across all age categories
  
• More than 15,000 players involved in volleyball clubs affiliated with HOS
  

8 national teams representing Croatia at international levels