Partners
Collaboration is at the heart of TIGER’s mission to drive eHealth innovation across the Alpine space.
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ICS lnternationalisation Centre Styria
Lindweg 33
8010 Graz, AUSTRIA
Christina RUPP
ICS, as the lead partner, will coordinate the project’s implementation, focusing on financial and project management. With extensive experience in internationalization services and EU project management, ICS has strong institutional ties to economic organizations in Styria. It will actively contribute to all work packages, lead specific activities, and collaborate with partners to engage target groups and businesses. ICS will provide services for pilot testing without state aid relevance. Observers include DayOne, participating in all activities, and Styrian Business Promotion Agency (SFG), supporting policy development. ICS has previously led Interreg projects like “EXPEDIRE” and currently leads the “DESIRE” Eurocluster project.
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Human.technology Styria
Neue Stiftingtalstraße 2
8010 Graz, AUSTRIA
Michael Pichler
HTS brings extensive expertise in digital healthcare innovation, stakeholder engagement, compliance, and policy advocacy. The organization plays a key role in value chain development, strengthening healthcare resilience, and bridging innovation with policy. With in-depth knowledge of stakeholders in medical innovation and their challenges, HTS is instrumental in shaping the project’s service portfolio. As a core partner, HTS leads WP1 and activities A1.1, A1.2, and A1.4, collaborating with ICS and GGZ to engage target groups in Styria and involve companies in Close2Market and Ideation pilot actions. HTS provides services for pilot testing, with no state-aid relevance. Additionally, HTS will involve the Government of Styria in policy development and EQ Ventures in the expert pool, Close2Market pilots, and SME continuity planning. The organization has significant experience in EU-funded projects, including DESIRE (COSME Eurocluster) and I3HIES (I3 instrument).
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Geriatrie Health Centers of the City of Graz
Albert Schweitzer Gasse 36
8020 Graz, AUSTRIA
Judith GOLDGRUBER
GGZ is a leading competence center for geriatric medicine and care, actively engaged in the EIP AHA reference site of Styria and well-connected to European and global networks such as EUGMS and EUPHA. As part of a broad network of care facilities in Austria, GGZ has extensive expertise in elderly care. In recent years, GGZ/ASIGG has focused on co-creation methods, establishing the ESTHER Lab as a living lab for social innovation in care. Within the project, GGZ will contribute to all work packages, working closely with ICS and HTS to engage target groups in Styria and involve companies and service providers in Close2Market and Ideation pilot actions. GGZ will provide services for pilot testing, with no state-aid relevance. The organization has significant experience in EU-funded projects, having participated in INTERREG CE I-CARE-SMART, which focused on co-creation with older adults, and INTERREG CE DigiCare4CE, where GGZ played a key role in the digital transformation of long-term care facilities.
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IGZ Innovation and Business lncubator Nürnberg-FürthErlangen
Am Weichselgarten 7
91058 Erlangen, GERMANY
Benjamin STÖCKLEIN
IGZ has been supporting young entrepreneurs and innovative technologies for over 35 years, helping establish more than 170 companies in software/app development, AI, hardware, engineering, and imaging. As an active player in regional research and industry networks, IGZ collaborates with key clusters such as Medical Valley in healthcare and the mechatronics and automation cluster. Within the project, IGZ will contribute to all work packages, lead activity A2.2, and work with OTH-AW to engage target groups in Bavaria, involving companies and service providers in Close2Market and Ideation pilot actions. IGZ will provide services for pilot testing, with no state-aid relevance. Additionally, the City of Erlangen will participate as an observer, focusing on policy development. IGZ is a member of DIH2, a pan-European robotics network, facilitating agile production in factories. Recently, IGZ organized a regional robotics day, highlighting the potential of researchers, startups, and SMEs in healthcare robotics.
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0TH - Technical University of Applied Sciences
Hetzenrichter Weg 15
92637 Weiden, GERMANY
Steffen HAMM
OTH Amberg-Weiden (OTH-AW) is an innovative university of applied sciences specializing in the healthcare industry and medical technology. Positioned at the intersection of health, technology, and economics, OTH-AW excels in research areas such as Digital Health, Rural Health (Competence Center for Rural Healthcare), and Healthcare Innovation and Transfer. Its expertise is further reinforced by specialized study programs, including Digital Healthcare Management, Physician Assistance, and Medical Law.
Within the project, OTH-AW will actively contribute to all work packages, lead activity A2.4, and collaborate with IGZ to engage target groups in Bavaria, facilitating the involvement of companies and service providers in Close2Market and Ideation pilot actions. The university will provide services for pilot testing, with no state-aid relevance. Additionally, OTH-AW will involve IFOHRA GmbH, particularly in A1.2, and Gesundheitsregion Plus Nordoberpfalz, contributing to A1.2, A1.3, and A3.5 as observers.
OTH-AW has extensive experience in EU-funded projects. It has participated in multiple INTERREG DE-CZ initiatives, including the “Development of a Screw Motor” (2017), “Teaching Together for the Future” (2020), and “The Potential of Surface Optimization for 3D Printed Metallic Components” (2023). Additionally, it has been involved in Horizon-funded projects such as “Automotive Intelligence for Connected Shared Mobility” (2021) and “Digitalization of Power Electronic Applications within Key Technology Value Chains” (2023).
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Chamber of Commerce and lndustry of Nice Cöte d' Azur
Boulevard Carabacel CS 11259 20
06005 Nice, FRANCE
Ilhame AMEQRANE
The Nice Côte d’Azur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI NCA) is a public institution based in the Alpes-Maritimes, France, dedicated to supporting local businesses. Within the TIGER project, CCI NCA will leverage its expertise in Digital, Health, and the Silver Economy, as well as its Business Advice services, to foster innovation and provide strategic support. With a strong track record in nurturing innovative companies and delivering training programs, CCI NCA plays a key role in driving business growth in the region.
As part of the project, CCI NCA will actively contribute to all work packages, lead activity A3.2, and collaborate with EBM to engage target groups in Region Sud, facilitating the involvement of companies and service providers in the Close2Market and Ideation pilot actions. CCI NCA will provide services for pilot testing, with no state-aid relevance.
With extensive experience in EU-funded projects, CCI NCA has participated in more than 40 European initiatives since the 2007-2013 programming period. Relevant projects include the Interreg ALCOTRA programs PITEM PROSOL – Senior and PITER ALPIMED – INNOV, both focused on fostering innovation and economic development in cross-border regions.
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EUROBIOMED
Rue Francois Moisson 7
13002 Marseille, FRANCE
Marwa Elrefaey-Katz
Eurobiomed (EBM) brings together the healthcare innovation community in the south of France, and federates the best experts in the sector, to support its companies in their development and turn its nuggets into world champions. Over 80% of innovative healthcare companies in the south of France are members of Eurobiomed, which now boasts over 400 members.
Within the TIGER project, EBM will serve as the communication manager, actively contributing to all work packages. It will lead activity A3.1 and collaborate with CCI NCA to engage target groups in Region Sud, facilitating the involvement of companies and service providers in Close2Market and Ideation pilot actions. EBM will provide services for pilot testing, with no state-aid relevance. Additionally, it will involve **Region SUD Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur** in policy development and **EDIH Move2Digital** in the expert pool and pilot actions as observers.
EBM has significant experience in EU-funded projects and has played an active role in several initiatives, including **DESIRE (COSME Eurocluster), Ai4diag (COSME ESCP-S3), and Move2Digital/OccitanIA (EDIH)**, demonstrating its expertise in fostering digital health innovation.
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Polo Tecnologico Alto Adriatico Andrea Galvani
Via Roveredo 20b
33170 Pordenone, ITALY
Diego SANTALIANA
PoloAA is a certified incubator for innovative startups and an Industry 4.0 Technology Transfer Center, dedicated to fostering dialogue between enterprises, institutions, and the regional research ecosystem. By supporting SME competitiveness and promoting the growth of high-potential businesses, PoloAA plays a key role in driving economic and technological advancement. As the managing body of the **Regional Life Sciences Cluster**, PoloAA facilitates collaboration among organizations and institutions to foster innovation and development in the healthcare sector.
Within the TIGER project, PoloAA will actively contribute to all work packages, lead activity A3.3, and develop the matchmaking platform. It will collaborate with UNIVE to engage target groups in Italy, ensuring the involvement of companies and service providers in Close2Market and Ideation pilot actions. PoloAA will provide services for pilot testing, with no state-aid relevance. Additionally, it will involve key institutions as observers, including **the Municipality of Pordenone and the Region Friuli Venezia Giulia** in policy development and **Friulia Spa, the Regional Finance Company of Friuli Venezia Giulia**, in the expert pool and pilot actions.
PoloAA has extensive experience in EU-funded projects and is currently engaged in **Interreg BEE2GHETER and RECREATE (Italy-Slovenia 21-27)**, building on previous initiatives such as **BEEDIVERSITY and RETRACKING**. It has led multiple projects, including **WOOL (ADRION 14-20), ECOMAP (Italy-Croatia 14-20), HEALING PLACES (Central Europe 14-20), and ISE-EMH (Italy-Slovenia 14-20)**. Additionally, PoloAA has contributed as a partner in **ALPSIB and BIFOCAlps (Interreg Alpine Space 14-20)**, further demonstrating its expertise in fostering cross-border innovation.
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Ca' Foscari University of Venice
Dorsoduro 3246
30123 Venice, ITALY
Flavio RIZZOLIO
The Ca’ Foscari University of Venice (UNIVE) is a public institution with a strong focus on technological innovation, supporting local enterprises in expanding to international markets. The Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems specializes in interdisciplinary research, including nanosystems and nano-biomaterials for biomedical, sensory, environmental, energy, and technological applications.
Within the TIGER project, UNIVE will actively contribute to all work packages, lead WP3 and activity A3.4, and collaborate with PoloAA to engage target groups in Italy, ensuring the involvement of companies and service providers in Close2Market and Ideation pilot actions. UNIVE will provide services for pilot testing, with no state-aid relevance.
UNIVE has extensive experience in EU-funded projects and has participated in 43 Interreg projects since 2014, acting as a lead partner in 11 of them, funded under Central Europe, Italy-Austria, Med, ADRION, and Italy-Croatia programs. In the current programming period, UNIVE is leading one Central Europe project and one Italy-Slovenia project while contributing as a partner to one Italy-Slovenia and five Italy-Croatia projects, further demonstrating its expertise in cross-border collaboration and innovation.
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Technology Park Ljubljana
Tehnoloski park 19
1000 Ljubljana, SLOVENIA
Rebeka ZEROVNIK
Technology Park Ljubljana (TPLJ) is a leading innovation hub in Slovenia with 27 years of experience in entrepreneurship and 8 years in healthcare innovation. As the lead organization of HealthWise DIH, TPLJ provides specialized support for health-focused SMEs. The organization has played a key role in Slovenia’s Smart Specialization Strategy (S3) and contributes to strategic partnerships such as Smart Cities and Health-Medicine. With strong expertise in health, entrepreneurship, and policy development, TPLJ is a valuable partner in the TIGER project.
Within the project, TPLJ will actively contribute to all work packages, lead WP2 and activities A2.1 and A2.5, and collaborate with IZRIIS to engage target groups in Slovenia, ensuring the involvement of companies and service providers in Close2Market and Ideation pilot actions. TPLJ will provide services for pilot testing, with no state-aid relevance. Additionally, the Slovene Enterprise Fund will be involved as an observer in the expert pool, while the National Institute of Public Health will contribute to policy development.
With extensive experience in EU-funded projects, TPLJ has participated in over 30 national and international initiatives, organizing events and driving technological innovation. Notable Interreg projects include Circular 4.0, Smart Space, Diva, digitalLIFE4CE, and ACSELL. Actively involved in action plans and strategies, TPLJ applies a quadruple helix approach to foster the circular economy and creative industries, demonstrating its expertise in both Interreg and Horizon programs.
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IZRIIS Institute for research, Training and Consulting in Public Health & Digital Health
Triglavska ulica 47
1000 Ljubljana, SLOVENIA
Neja Samar BRENCIC
IZRIIS is a consulting agency specializing in digital health transformation, working closely with the Ministry of Health. Its experts provide strategic guidance on healthcare innovation, while IZRIIS’ director holds key international roles, including Chair of the Standards and Accreditation for Telehealth Services Working Group at the International Society for Telemedicine and eHealth (ISfTeH) and Delegate to the World Health Organization (WHO) for ISfTeH. Additionally, IZRIIS contributes to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) as a committee member and task force expert on telehealth and virtual care.
Within the TIGER project, IZRIIS will actively contribute to all work packages, lead activity A3.5, and collaborate with TPLJ to engage target groups in Slovenia, ensuring the involvement of companies and service providers in Close2Market and Ideation pilot actions. IZRIIS will provide services for pilot testing, with no state-aid relevance.
IZRIIS has a strong track record in EU-funded projects, particularly in AAL (Active and Assisted Living) and digital health initiatives. Notable projects include AAL NITICS (Innovative Home Care Solutions, 2015-2018), AAL IONIS (Dementia Solutions, 2016-2020), AAL INCARE (Integrated Solutions for Independent Living, 2017-2021), and AAL ACESO (Digital Health in Dental Care, 2020-2023). IZRIIS has also contributed to ERASMUS+ ERMAT (Assistive Technologies, 2019-2022), DIGITALLY INCLUDED (Digital Learning Environments, 2022-2024), and the ISfTeH Standards and Accreditation Working Group Program, demonstrating its expertise in healthcare technology, digital inclusion, and telemedicine standards.
