Consortium & Partners

iED is a Greek non-profit organisation founded in 2005, recognised as a certified Centre of Excellence in European entrepreneurship and a registered Digital Innovation Hub. Over two decades it has participated in more than 400 national and European projects under frameworks such as Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, INTERREG, and PRIMA, building a network of over 4,200 partners across 64 countries. The organisation brings strong expertise in communication and dissemination, exploitation and business modelling, training and e-learning, social innovation, and digital transformation, supported by an in-house team of 20+ multidisciplinary experts and a wide online outreach. iED is also the coordinator of the Greek European Digital Innovation Hub “Health Hub” and a founding member of the PYTHeIA Competence Centre, reflecting its solid track record as a reliable European project partner and leader.
Within SchoolMedDiet, iED leads WP7 (Communication, Dissemination & Exploitation) and Task 2.2 (Design of Engagement Tools and Resources).

The Regional Directorate of Primary and Secondary Education in Western Macedonia is a regional educational organization in charge of the administrative and educational supervision of all schools and decentralized structures of the Ministry of Education in the region. Its main purpose is to coordinate and implement the educational policies of the Greek Ministry of Education and to implement various educational initiatives. Being in charge of 410 primary schools and 126 secondary schools, the organisation works closely with the Educational Support Centres for Special Education, Environmental Education Centres and Educational Innovation Hubs of the Directorate, the schools and supervised entities in the region and takes initiatives so that teachers stay updated with innovative educational policies and effectively cater for the educational needs of contemporary student community.

EVAVEO is a digital innovation studio based in Saint-Didier-au-Mont-d’Or, near Lyon, France. Founded in 2016, the studio designs and produces tailor-made digital experiences across eight areas of expertise: artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality, 360° and interactive video, serious games, mobile applications, websites and web platforms, and podcasts.
EVAVEO also develops AI tools and research-grade pipelines. One example is an AI pipeline for de novo molecule generation and scoring, applied to drug discovery for Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). This work illustrates the studio’s ability to apply generative and predictive AI to complex, high-stakes scientific problems, well beyond conventional digital media.
EVAVEO has also developed its own platforms. These include , a multilingual, AI-driven e-learning platform that centralises and manages all types of learning content from standard course material to interactive media and immersive VR modules within a single system, and an EdTech product that turns video into interactive training using AI.
EVAVEO works with SMEs, larger enterprises, public administrations, cultural institutions, industry, start-ups and partner agencies, in France and internationally. Other recent work includes SkyFire and SkyShark, AI-based vision capabilities for civil security, a collaborative metaverse for ManpowerGroup, and a VR digital twin for industrial training.

As a national coordination structure, Actia unites the activities of Food technology institutes (ITAIs) and partners, interface centres and technical centres, whose 1,200 researchers, engineers and technicians provide daily support for companies, especially SMEs.
With more than 80 sites in France, Actia Centres intervene in all sectors of the food industries and in the non-food promotion of agricultural products (biotechnology, fine chemistry and pharmacy).
Actia drives and energises this unique development, information and training network by bringing each member’s expertise and complementary skills into play. Through its incentive, coordination and communication missions, Actia is a key component of the food world.
In the performance of its missions, which are guided by its Administrative Board, Actia benefits from the expertise of its Scientific and Technical Council.
Officially recognised as a State operator by the French Ministry responsible for Food, Actia benefits from its active support for the development of its activities, in the framework of its Contract of Agreed Objectives.

The University of Malta (UM) is the sole public and highest teaching institution in Malta, with its structures being in line with the Bologna Process and the European Higher Education area. UM has over a 400-year history and presently hosts 12,500 students including 1,700 international students from over 100 different countries, following full-time or part-time degree and diploma courses. The study programmes are designed to produce highly qualified professionals with research experience who will play key roles within industry, commerce and public affairs. Around 3,500 students graduate each year. Currently, the University comprises 14 faculties, 1 academy, 16 institutes, 13 centres, 3 schools and 12 administrative directorates. The University operates from four campuses located in Msida, Valletta, Marsaxlokk and Gozo, with three outreach centres in Argotti, Cottonera and Fawwara. The University is one of the largest employers in the country, employing 3015 people: 892 full-time and 647 part-time academics, 324 Research Support Officers employed on projects, and 994 full-time and 158 part-time staff in administrative, technical and industrial roles.

The Research Innovation Unit (RIU), operating on behalf of Gżira Local Council, supports the development of research, innovation and sustainability initiatives that connect local governance with European collaboration. RIU works to translate project ideas into practical community action by bringing together public authorities, schools, residents, researchers and other local stakeholders. Its role is to strengthen evidence-based decision-making, promote innovative solutions and support projects that respond to local and regional challenges. Within the SchoolMedDiet project, Gżira Local Council, through RIU, leads Work Package 3: School Living Labs Implementation. This role focuses on turning the project methodology into real school-based activities, supporting stakeholder mobilisation, student-centred interventions, family and community engagement, and monitoring of Living Lab activities. RIU will act as a bridge between the consortium and the local community, helping to ensure that Mediterranean Diet principles are applied in practical, inclusive and sustainable ways within the school environment.

The Horticultural Complex of Agadir is a regional campus of the Agronomic and Veterinary Institute Hassan II, one of Morocco’s leading higher education and research institutions in agriculture and veterinary sciences. The complex serves as a center of excellence for education, research, innovation, and technology transfer in horticulture, contributing to the sustainable development and competitiveness of the horticultural sector at regional, national, and international levels. the Agadir horticultural complex offers an ideal environment for stakeholder engagement at enhancing the sustainability, resilience, and competitiveness of horticultural value chains.

Established in 2004, the University of Monastir is a premier Tunisian public institution renowned for its multidisciplinary excellence and its outstanding health sciences hub, which uniquely brings together the Faculties of Medicine, and Tunisia’s sole Faculty of Dental Medicine and Pharmacy, alongside the Higher School of Health Sciences. Encompassing 16 diverse institutions—including exact sciences, engineering, biotechnology, and applied technological studies—the university serves a vibrant community of up to 25,000 students guided by over 2,000 academic staff members. As a true research powerhouse housing more than 70 specialized structures, it drives significant national scientific output and actively champions trans-Mediterranean cooperation through major global consortia like Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, and the PRIMA project. Rooted in a historic coastal setting, the university successfully merges its rich Mediterranean heritage with cutting-edge academic innovation to tackle modern socio-economic and public health challenges. The University of Monastir (UOMO) team spearheads baseline nutritional diagnostics to assess student dietary habits while designing and implementing field interventions, such as interactive workshops and Mediterranean-inspired school menus featuring local, seasonal products. Furthermore, UOMO utilizes its research laboratory to conduct rigorous scientific monitoring, evaluating the health and behavioral impacts of digital and educational tools aimed at combating childhood obesity and promoting healthy lifestyles.

The National Agronomic Institute of Tunisia (INAT) is the oldest engineering school in Tunisia and Africa, founded in 1898. It is a leading higher education and research institution in agriculture, operating under the supervision of the Tunisian Ministry of Agriculture and Higher Education and affiliated with the University of Carthage. INAT offers engineering, master’s, and doctoral programs in agronomy, environment, rural development, and related fields, supported by several departments and research laboratories. Within the SchoolMedDiet project, INAT leads WP6, Piloting Public Food Procurement and Policy Uptake. It coordinates the design and implementation of innovative school food procurement pilots aligned with Mediterranean Diet principles, engages local stakeholders, and develops policy briefs and a regional roadmap to support the long-term integration of sustainable, healthy, and locally sourced food into school food systems across participating Mediterranean countries.