VDEH-Betriebsforschungsinstitut GmbH (BFI): BFI is a non-profit, limited liability company and one of Europe’s leading private-sector institutes for applied research and development in the field of process industry with the main area in steel technology.

Deutsche Edelstahlwerke Specialty Steel GmbH & Co. KG (DEW) part of the Swiss Steel Group based in Lucerne, Switzerland, is a leading producer of special steel long products. As a key player in the circular economy, the group exclusively uses steel scrap in electric arc furnaces, positioning it at the forefront of sustainably produced steel.

Centre d’Excellence en Technologies de l’Information et de la Communication ASBL (CETIC): CETIC is a Walloon (BE) applied research center focused on Information and Communication Technologies. Its main mission is to act as the interface between Academic and Industrial areas.

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM): UPM is the largest Spanish technological university. With two recognitions as Campus of International Excellence, it is outstanding in its research activity competitive on international level.