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Our Partners

STORCITO brings together a diverse and experienced group of partners from across Europe, united by a common goal: to empower rural communities in their journey toward climate neutrality. Each partner contributes unique expertise, from academic research and technological innovation to local development and community engagement.

  • Leading the consortium is the University of Vigo, coordinating this ambitious 36-month project. Alongside them are research institutes, technology companies, and local authorities including:
    • Contactica
    • Instituto Orensano de Desarrollo Económico
    • Innogando
    • SINTEF
    • Ruhr-Universität Bochum
    • Geoponiko Panepistimion Athinon
    • Technische Hochschule Deggendorf
    • Universiteit Utrecht
    • Nimmo
    • Gjesdal Kommune

 

Together, they collaborate closely to develop, pilot, and implement innovative solutions tailored to the specific needs of rural regions across Europe. This strong partnership network ensures that STORCITO combines scientific rigor, practical know-how, and local insight, making real change possible.

ABOUT STORCITO

Partners

  • Universidade de Vigo (UVIGO)
    Country: Spain
    What they do: A leading Spanish public university with strong expertise in environmental sciences, engineering, and rural studies.
    Role: UVIGO is the coordinator of the STORCITO project. It is responsible for project management and scientific coordination, ensuring overall alignment with the project’s objectives and timelines. UVIGO also contributes directly to the implementation of the case studies and cross-cutting research activities.

  • Contactica
    Country: Spain
    What they do: A Spanish consultancy specialized in EU project management, communication, and exploitation of research results.
    Role: Contactica is responsible for communication, dissemination, and exploitation activities, as outlined in Work Package 10 (WP10). The organization leads the creation and implementation of the Communication & Dissemination Strategy (Task 10.1) and supports clustering activities and website development.

  • Instituto Orensano de Desarrollo Económico (INORDE)
    Country: Spain
    What they do: A public institution supporting economic development in the province of Ourense, Galicia, with a focus on rural innovation.
    Role: INORDE is involved in Case Study 1 (wildfire prevention) and contributes regional and local expertise, especially in relation to economic development, land management, and stakeholder engagement in Galicia.

  • Innogando
    Country: Spain
    What they do: A technology company based in Galicia focused on smart livestock management and precision farming tools.
    Role: Innogando contributes to Case Study 1, particularly through the application of technological solutions such as smart collars for cattle used in wildfire prevention and forest monitoring systems.

  • SINTEF
    Country: Norway
    What they do: One of Europe’s largest independent research organizations, based in Norway, with expertise in energy systems, mobility, and sustainability.
    Role: SINTEF contributes technical expertise to the energy and mobility case studies. It supports the implementation of community-driven energy solutions and the development of inclusive mobility strategies within rural contexts.

  • Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB)
    Country: Germany
    What they do: A German university known for interdisciplinary research in social sciences, governance, and environmental policy.
    Role: RUB provides academic and research support, with a focus on social sciences and governance models relevant to the project’s rural innovation framework.- 

  • Geoponiko Panepistimion Athinon (Agricultural University of Athens – AUA)
    Country: Greece
    What they do: Greece’s premier university in agricultural and environmental sciences.
    Role: AUA supports the development of nature-based solutions (NBS) and contributes technical and scientific knowledge to address rural sustainability challenges, particularly in agro-environmental systems.

  • Technische Hochschule Deggendorf (THD)
    Country: Germany
    What they do: A German university of applied sciences with strong engineering and digital technology programs.
    Role: THD contributes to the development and validation of mobility-related innovations within rural settings, supporting Case Study 3 with engineering and technological expertise.

  • Universiteit Utrecht (UU)
    Country: Netherlands
    What they do: A top-ranked research university in the Netherlands, well known for its work on sustainability transitions and social innovation.
    Role: UU supports monitoring, evaluation, and social impact assessment of the innovations deployed in the case studies. The university also contributes to methodological development.

  • Nimmo
    Country: Norway
    What they do: A creative studio based in Norway, focused on digital storytelling, communication design, and visual content creation.
    Role: Nimmo is involved in communication-related tasks and may contribute to visual content creation and outreach, particularly in the digital dissemination of project results.

    Gjesdal Kommune
    Country: Norway
    What they do: The local municipality of Gjesdal in Norway, engaged in sustainable rural development and public service innovation.
    Role: Gjesdal Municipality contributes to Case Study 3 (mobility solutions) by providing local context, engaging stakeholders, and supporting the implementation of rural mobility pilots in Boreal regions.

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