University of Lodz
Project Coordinator
Poland
Established in 1945 University of Lodz is one of the biggest public universities in Poland (12 faculties; over 2200 Academic staff; over 28000 students). The project is implemented by Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, namely Biohazard Prevention Centre (BPC). The Centre is a scientific unit which focus on:
- research and development activities in the area of preventing and responding to biological threats, as well as incidents involving chemical, radiological/nuclear, and explosive agents (CBRNE);
- cooperation with state services responsible for safety and security, such as law enforcement institutions, firefighters, medical and military services, and other governmental bodies, EU, and international agencies,
- raising public awareness in the area of CBRNE threats and crisis management
- common R&D projects involving collaboration between the public and private sectors focusing on advancing new technological solutions, products, models, or training programs.
The Biohazard Prevention Centre has extensive experience in all areas of project implementation: proposal drafting, project management and coordination, research and needs analysis, content development, design and refinement of novel detection technologies, quality assurance, organization of workshops, large scale exercises and trainings.
DYNAMIC SAFETY CORPORATION SP.Z O.O.
Partner
Poland
DSC is the limited liability company acting in the following areas: virtual training systems; complete demonstration VR and AR training modules; implementation of selected scenarios using VR/AR, Motion Capture; transferring military technologies to public safety and commercial areas; R&D public safety projects conducted with main Polish academies, institutes, research and development centers in Europe. DSC has a great experience in developing and implementation employee training systems based on VR and AR Techniques. DSC specializes in technologies: Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Motion Capture, Passive Haptic, Head-Mounted Display.
Safety Core
Partner
Poland
Safety Core Sp. z o.o. is a Polish company specializing in enhancing security in both public and private spaces. Its mission is to build resilient communities by implementing effective systems for the protection of people and property. The company offers security audits, terrorist threat assessments, crisis management, as well as training and consulting for institutions and businesses. It collaborates with both civilian entities and public services. The team consists of experienced experts – former special forces operators, officers from the Ministry of the Interior, and NATO specialists. Safety Core is an active partner in international projects such as HOTHREAT, focused on protecting critical infrastructure and public spaces. The company also supports mass event organizers in planning and securing large gatherings. It prioritizes practical solutions tailored to specific needs and risks. Safety Core operates throughout Poland and the European Union. It combines operational expertise with a modern approach to safety and security.
International Security and Emergency Management Institute, n.p.o.
Partner
Slovakia
ISEMI – International Security and Emergency Management Institute is a non-profit organisation providing publicly beneficial services. It is registered within the Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic. ISEMI has concluded Mutual cooperation agreement with Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Defense of the SR, NATO EOD CoE and with National Gendarmerie of the French Republic. ISEMI is a professional platform of former or active police and national security officers, military, civil protection and crisis management experts from around the world with necessary security clearance and relevant long-term experience in crime prevention, counter-terrorism and CBRN-E threats an in fight against organized crime. Team of ISEMI also has broad experience in intelligence analysis, border protection, critical infrastructure protection, countering hybrid threats, rescue and emergency assistance, and health protection, likewise in the field of justice and prosecution.
ISEMI is a part of the Integrated Rescue System of the Slovak Republic, with focus on the support of LEAs in the investigation of CBRN crime and generally in CBRN/HAZMAT-related incidents. ISEMI is holder of NATO Security Clearance and Certificate – Anti-bribery Management System (ISO 37001:2016). ISEMI also has accredited educational programmes within Ministry of Education of the Slovak Republic (CBRN-E Security and Safety, Response to CBRN-E and HAZMAT Incidents, Profiling – behavioral and observational analysis).
ZILINSKA UNIVERZITA V ZILINE
Partner
Slovakia
University of Žilina (UNIZA) with 70 years of history belongs to one of the leading educational and scientific institutions in Slovakia. With its rich tradition it occupies a significant place among Slovak universities. It has seven faculties (the Faculty of Operation and Economics of Transport and Communications, the Faculty of Civil Engineering, the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Faculty of Management Science and Informatics, the Faculty of Security Engineering, the Faculty of Humanities). The university also has the following workplaces: the Institute of High Mountain Biology, the Institute of Physical Education, the Institute of Forensic Research and Education, the Institute of Information and Communication Technologies, the Institute of Continuing education and the Institute of Competitiveness and Innovations and the Aviation Training and Education Centre.
WOJSKOWY INSTYTUT CHEMII I RADIOMETRII
Partner
Poland
Military Institute of Chemistry of Radiometry
Military Institute of Chemistry and Radiometry is a Scientific and Research Center of Polish Ministry of National Defence, established in 1954. Main scope of the activity of the Institute is scientific research and development projects and studies in the field of NBC defense equipment and systems as well as verification of the chemical disarmament processes. The Institute is authorized to issue expertise and opinions as well as certificates for products and technologies related to their specialization, carry out the testing equipment and conduct training activities.
The Institute provides support three departments responsible for following research and development works:
– Department of CBRN Protection,
– Department of CBRN Reconnaissance and Decontamination and
– Department of Radiometry and Camouflage.
Important parts of the Institute are testing and calibration laboratories as well as Product Certification Body accredited by the Polish Accreditation Center. Following laboratories are accredited:
– Respiratory Protection Laboratory,
– Chemical Weapons Convention Laboratory,
– Radiometry Research Laboratory.
The Institute is a coordinator appointed by the Minister of Science Center for Advanced Technology: “The Man, Environment, Anti-terrorism, Protection Against Contamination.”
Minister of Internal Affairs and Administration admitted Military Institute of Chemistry and Radiometry Concession No. B-007/2004 for an economic activity in manufacturing and marketing of products for military or police purposes.
KENTRO MELETON ASFALEIAS
Partner
Greece
The Center for Security Studies (Kentro Meleton Asfaleias – KEMEA), founded in 2005, in Athens, Greece, is a scientific, consulting and research organization overseen by the Minister of Citizen Protection. It primarily conducts theoretical and applied research and studies, particularly at strategic level, on security topics and policies. Moreover, it is the think-tank of the Hellenic Ministry of Citizen Protection on numerous policies such as public order, correctional services, terrorism prevention, crime prevention, integrated border management and civil protection as well as on various other security and societal issues.
KEMEA employs a total of one hundred seventy-five (175) scientific and research associates, of whom forty-four (44) are law enforcement officers.
KEMEA maintains a strong presence at the EU level through its membership in, active participation in, and collaboration with various security networks and organizations, including EOS, ECSO, EARTO, and ESDC and CEPOL.
Regional Police Headquarters in Lodz
Partner
Poland
The Regional Police Headquarters in Lodz (Poland) is a government administration entity competent in the matters of protecting the safety of people and maintaining the public safety and order.
Their tasks include:
– protecting the life and health of people, and the property against unlawful attacks affecting these goods,
– protection of public safety and order, including ensuring peace in public places and in the means of public transport and collective transportation, in road traffic and in waters intended for common use,
– initiating and organising activities aimed at the prevention of committing crimes and misdemeanours and of criminogenic phenomena, and cooperating in this respect with the state organs, self-government bodies and social organisations;
– detecting crimes and misdemeanours and prosecuting their perpetrators,
– supervision of specialist armed protective formations to the extent specified in separate regulations,
– checking compliance with the order and administrative provisions related to public activities or mandatory in public places,
– cooperating with the Police of other countries and their international organisations on the basis of international agreements and arrangements, and of separate provisions;
– collecting, processing and submitting criminal information,
– maintaining the database containing information on the results of the analysis of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).
The Police are the main service whose statutory task is to fight crime. They are equipped with many structures specialised in combatting manifestations of crime, including its organised form, and adequate logistic facilities.
Within the scope of their tasks, in order to recognize, prevent and detect crimes and misdemeanours, the Police perform operational activities and these ones of recognition, enquiry and investigative activities, and administrative and order ones.
The Regional Police Headquarters in Lodz (RPHQs in Lodz) is divided into 34 departments and teams subordinate to the Regional Police Commander. The RPHQs in Lodz includes 22 city and district Police headquarters to whom the Police stations and outposts are subjected.
Polish Platform for Homeland Security
Partner
Poland
The Polish Platform for Homeland Security (PPHS) is a vigorous team of professionals and experts in the security domain, providing project management, training and professional services. We coordinate initiatives, organise events, conduct communication and dissemination activities, share knowledge and expertise and work to overcome our partners’ various challenges. We are an increasingly-known non-profit organisation, whose mission is to increase the level of security in Poland and Europe. We achieve this goal by strengthening the competencies of LEAs and public institutions and facilitating cooperation between all actors relevant to enhancing European civil security. Since 2016, we have been working on 33 European-funded projects (17 ongoing projects).
ETHNICON METSOVION POLYTECHNION
Partner
Greece
The National Technical University of Athens is structured according to the continental European system for training engineers, with an emphasis on solid background. The duration of courses leading, after the acquisition of 300 credit units to a Diploma, of Master’s level, is five years. The valuable work of NTUA and its international reputation are due to its well-organised educational andresearch system, the quality of its staff and students, and the adequacy of its technical infrastructure. NTUA graduates were pivotal to Greece’s pre-war development and to post-war reconstruction. The graduate engineers who staffed public and private technical services and companies were and remain by general consent, equal to their European counterparts. Many have been elected to distinguished teaching and research positions in well-known universities all over the world.
ETHNIKO KAI KAPODISTRIAKO PANEPISTIMIO ATHINON
Partner
Greece
The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, officially founded in April 14th, 1837, is the first University not only of Greece but both the Balkan peninsula and the Eastern Mediterranean region. The university comprises 42 departments and offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The university hosts numerous research laboratories and projects, contributing significantly to various scientific fields. It also operates several university hospitals and clinical departments, providing valuable healthcare services and practical training for medical students.
MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF LODZ / MOLecoLAB
Partner
Poland
The Medical University of Lodz (UMED) is one of Poland’s leading public medical
universities, educating 9,315 students, including 702 international students from diverse
countries. UMED offers education across 15 study programs, numerous postgraduate courses,
and maintains an International Doctoral School. Consistently ranking among the top public
universities in Poland, UMED serves as a prominent center for scientific research, particularly
excelling in oncology, immunology, molecular biology, and genetics.
The University boasts extensive research and development infrastructure, comprising state-ofthe-art laboratories, dedicated educational centers, and three highly reputed clinical hospitals.
With over 200 active projects valued cumulatively at over 1 billion PLN, all initiatives are
conducted in alignment with national and international legal standards and quality criteria.
MOLecoLAB – Center for Molecular Research of Civilization Diseases
Within the UNICOPS project framework, the role of MOLecoLAB—a cutting-edge
interdisciplinary research and development facility—is pivotal in addressing Chemical,
Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) safety within academic
environments.
Policejni akademie Ceske republiky v Praze
Partner
Czech Republic
Police Academy of the Czech Republic in Prague (PA CR) is the only and unique state university in the Czech Republic that conducts scientific research, project, and educational activities focused on the highly specialized training of experts and managers within the Czech security forces.
SERIS KONSALNET HOLDING SA
Partner
Poland
Seris Konsalnet is the largest security and monitoring company in Poland and part of the international SERIS Group, one of the global leaders in the security market. It has been operating on the Polish market since 1994, offering comprehensive services in the field of security and cleaning.
RESET
Partner
Cyprus
RESET aims to “create prosperous and inclusive societies” through Research, Education and Dialogue. . As coordinator and partner in more than 30+ EU (Erasmus+, ISF-P) and International projects (University of Queensland-Australia, Davis Projects for Peace-US) we undertake high-quality management and implementation while achieving a high dissemination reach across our projects (more than 10 million reach on one project alone). At RESET our areas of expertise are:
1.Research and education at local, European and international levels and in areas related to prevention of youth radicalisation, prevention of discrimination (gender-based, racial).
2.Participatory approaches such as applying community-led actions, as well as co-creation and user-driven frameworks- to achieve Active Participation and Citizenship
3.Integration and reintegration of vulnerable groups to achieve Inclusion and Diversity (such as with the elderly, disabled and other marginalised groups- LGBTQIA+/Migrant communities)
4.Educational and creative technologies to achieve digital resilience and Transformation. (i.e. online learning platforms as well as the creative and technical production of documentaries).
5.Dialogue frameworks such as Youth-Led Dialogue, Community-Led Dialogue and Multi-stakeholder Dialogue to promote and achieve positive Social transformation.
CIIM INNOVATIONS LTD (UoL)
Partner
Cyprus
The University of Limassol (UoL) is an evolution of the Cyprus International Institute of Management (CIIM), a renowned business school that has been operating in Cyprus since 1990, when it was founded as a Private School of Higher Education by a group of top executives of the Cypriot economy and renowned academics from leading Universities abroad. Additionally, through its various Centers for teaching and research excellence, UoL brings its expertise to bear on specific societal challenges not only in the Higher Education sector but also in VET and Adult education. Specifically for social inclusion the UoL Centre for Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and the UoL Research Center aim to create conditions of equality, diversity and inclusion in work, social and other environments, so that through effective programmes and innovative actions, creativity and innovation are enhanced. The Centers link the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion with the concepts of sustainability and development and they are dedicated to fostering a vibrant research culture and developing projects that significantly contribute to the broader academic community and various industry sectors.
University of Applied Sciences for Public Service in Bavaria
Partner
Germany
Every year about 400 students start their training (for the third qualification level of policing) in Bavaria. They study at the University of Applied Sciences for Public Service in Bavaria’s Department of Policing, whereas the internships are carried out at police departments in the entire state of Bavaria. While primarily being responsible for the education and training of Bavaria’s police officers, the Department of Policing has also participated in a whole range of EU and national research projects since 2012. The Department of Policing’s involvement in research projects has – depending on the exact project – covered a variety of different activities with a primary focus on counter-radicalization, cybersecurity and training
Partner
Poland
WSB University is a modern academic university that has been educating students since 1995 in the spirit of innovation and a practical approach to learning. With its headquarters in Dabrowa Gornicza and branches in Cieszyn, Krakow, Olkusz, Zywiec, Gliwice or Tychy, it offers a wide range of educational programs, including bachelor’s and master’s degrees, single master’s degrees, postgraduate degrees, MBAs and a doctoral school. The university is authorized to award doctoral and postdoctoral degrees in seven academic disciplines, such as management and quality sciences, pedagogy and security engineering. It is also distinguished by international accreditations, such as CEEMAN IQA and EUR-ACE, and membership in prestigious organizations, including the European University Association and the European Foundation for Management Development. WSB Academy focuses on flexibility in education, offering more than 160 specializations in 26 fields of study, including online study and dual programs. Students have access to modern digital tools such as e-learning platforms and virtual simulators, making it one of the most digital universities in Poland.
CSI CENTER FOR SOCIAL INNOVATION LTD
Partner
Cyprus
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.
NUEVOS HORIZONTES DE SOLUCIONES INFORMATICAS SRL
Partner
Spain
We use cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and innovative human-computer interfaces, especially augmented and virtual reality. Our team has many years of experience in implementing IT solutions, including software for various hardware platforms (e.g. microcontrollers, PC and mobile devices). We integrate various modules and systems through advanced application programming interfaces (APIs). Our team has vast experience in scientific and research and development projects.
SIGORIA SECURITY SOLUTIONS (SIGORIA)
Partner
Poland
Sigoria Ltd. is a startup company, specialized in IT solutions based on AI, in the field of security.
Our team is experienced in technological as well as business areas. Our experts were involved in IT projects based on AI, in the fields of:
- Security
- MedTech
- FinTech
- EdTech
We are experienced in the development of IT solutions to be used by the public sector, including systems concept creation and its requirements. Our scope of interest involves also support systems and procedures for the public bodies.
We are able also to find and initiate cooperation with project partners from Poland and Romania (eg. LEA’s, Universities, Scientific Institutes, Hospitals).
