Partners
SHIELD’s consortium is made up of 18 partners from 10 EU countries, engaged for two years: from January 2022 to December 2023:
SYNYO GmbH
SYNYO is an applied-research company, based in Vienna, focusing on security, social science, and technology. It is responsible for the overall project coordination.
Web site: synyo.com
Zanasi & Partners
Zanasi & Partners is a research and advisory company leader in Europe in the field of security and defence. Incorporated in Italy and France and active internationally, the company can rely on multiannual know-how in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity/defence, big data analytics (data/text mining and social media analysis), strategic forecasting and border control. The variegated team of the company, gathering experts with technical (IT engineers, physicist, etc.) and socio-political background, manages to successfully perform a wide range of activities, from formulation of policy recommendations to software design. Over the past fifteen years, Z&P has participated in more than 30 research projects under the European Framework Programme (FP7, H2020, PADR, EDIDP, ISF, CIPS, ISAC). The projects address a variety of disciplines related to the defence and security sectors, from intelligence and cybersecurity to strategic technology foresight, border control and critical infrastructure protection.
Web site: zanasi-alessandro.eu
Fundacja Obserwatorium Spoleczne
The Social Observatory is a Christian think tank that aims to analyse social reality, new and emerging cultural trends as well as recognizing new challenges and dangers.
Web site: obserwatoriumspoleczne.pl
FUNDEA
The Euro-Arab Foundation for Higher Studies (FUNDEA) is a research, educational and cultural institution acting as a space for collaboration and dialogue between the EU and the Arab World.
Web site: fundea.org
Institutul Intercultural Timisoara
The Intercultural Institute Timisoara (IIT) is an organization with educational, cultural, civic and scientific activity, without political goals, that promotes intercultural values, active citizenship, social inclusion and respect for human rights. Established in 1992 with the support of local authorities and the Council of Europe, IIT is developing projects for a wide range of beneficiaries in Romania and abroad, focused on: intercultural education, civic education, Holocaust education and human rights education; media monitoring and stereotype deconstruction; civil society development actions at local, national and international level; social inclusion of minorities – especially focused on Roma; integration of migrants. IIT belongs to several European networks focused on education and works with a wide range of education professionals in various EU countries.
Web site: intercultural.ro
TECOMS
Tecoms is a consulting, research and solution providing company in the fields of information technology and security. With regard to the aspects of legal advice, the main focus is on data protection and privacy law. Privacy law compliance consultancy involves analysis of data collection information, data processing notification, third parties and transnational data transfers, active and passive access to data exercise procedures, data processing and storage security.
Tecoms has multi-year experience in developing and deploying hardware and software solutions for data collection and analysis for the intelligence industry. Specifically, in the software sector, Tecoms distributes in Italy leading solutions law enforcement and intelligence.
Web site: tecoms.it
Spin System
The association Spin System has been formed to develop a permanent collaborative platform addressed to, and composed by: researchers, private companies (particularly SMEs), universities and research centres and non-profit organisations.
The target members operate in the field of European research and innovation policies and projects in strategic and interlink policy areas.
Web site: spinsystem.eu
Hochschule Für Den Öffentlichen Dienst in Bayern
CEPOLIS is the research institute of the University of Applied Sciences for the Bavarian Police. The University trains all future leading personell of the Bavarian Police. It is located in Fürstenfeldbruck, Kastl and Sulzbach-Rosenberg. The inter-disciplinary research team of CEPOLIS examines various domains relevant for policing including cybercrime, radicalisation, extremism, terrorism among others. Security research for and via the police strengthens everyday networking in police practice with training and further education, in other words integrating theory and practice. The research team of the HfoeD provides scientific knowledge on relevant topics in the field (i.e. security research, crime prevention or crime research) to police or institutions of the security structure and aids in the design of further training courses and seminars and the mediation of contacts. In addition, the research team supports police and security authorities by providing scientific services in solving day-to-day problems.
Web site: fhvr.bayern.de
Município do Barreiro
Municipality of Barreiro covers several local public services, such as, a drinking water supply system and municipal transportation for around 80.000 people.
Web site: cm-barreiro.pt
Europe Islamic Association
Web site: euroislam.eu
Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy - Europe
The Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy Europe is a no profit organisation based in Rome that born from ISGAP world wide istitution. The activities are dedicated to research into the origins, processes, and manifestations of global antisemitism as they relate to policy in an age of globalization spreading analytical and scholarly materials to help combat hatred and promote understanding. ISGAP supports interdisciplinary research. It promotes relationships among experts, local and global opinion, leaders, and government officials.
European Organisation for Security
The European Organisation for Security (EOS) is the voice of the European security industry and research community. Operating in 15 different countries, EOS Members provide security research, solutions and services across many security domains, including border, cyber, transport and crisis management.
Web site: eos-eu.com
Polskie Towarzystwo Oceny Technologii
PTOT – Polish Association for Technology Assessment is non-profit organization, which deals with the systematic and multiffaceted evaluation of existing techniques, as well as those planned or postulated, and their direct and cumulative effects in various areas of life – from the natural environment to social and political structures.
Web site: ptot.pl
Itapol Vigilanza
The company has 2,500 employees and aims to offer highly effective solutions thanks to the synergy between the several company’s organizations.
The Prefectural Investigation license allows Italpol companies to provide investigative services throughout Italy and, on request, even abroad, through a specialised group of professionals that cooperate with law enforcement at every level.
Web site: italpolvigilanza.it
Centro Internazionale di Ricerca Sistemica
CIRS Centro Internazionale di Ricerca Sistemica is a not-for-profit cultural centre that promotes Research and Studies on Health Safety and Welfare with a systemic vision of life.
Web site: ricercasistemica.org
Fondazione Amici della Cattedrale di Novara
FACN Born in 1996 and linked to the Cathedral Church as an Association, it became a Foundation the following year. In 2000 it received the recognition as private legal entity by the Piedmont Region.
In the years, it acquired independence from the religious institute, and it became a pivotal place for the entire community in Novara.
Activities where the Foundation is involved:
- Hospitality;
- Culture and Arts;
- Citizenship;
- Music;
- Leisure for youth.
Our institutional asset: the Musical Chapel, the Piccoli Cantori, the Museums of the Cathedral Canonica and the Institute of the Musical Chapel.
Web site: novaria.org
Glavna Direktsia Natsionalna Politsia
Bulgarian National Police General Directorate is a national specialized operative and security police structure for prevention, investigation, detection of crimes and protection of public order.
Web site: gdnp.mvr.bg
Orszagos Rabbikepzo Zsido Egyetem
BUJS (OR-ZSE) The University of Jewish Studies– Jewish Theological Seminary is a dynamically prospering small university under the auspices of the Federation of Hungarian Jewish Communities (MAZSIHISZ).
Web site: or-zse.hu