The AI4BioSTEM Project

Project Partners

Meet the AI4BioSTEM Consortium

The AI4BioSTEM consortium brings together a well-balanced mix of schools, universities, research organisations, NGOs, and technology experts with complementary expertise in biodiversity science, STEM and STEAM education, artificial intelligence, digital learning, and teacher training. This combination ensures a strong fit between pedagogical knowledge and technological innovation, enabling the project to design practical, classroom-ready resources that are scientifically sound, educationally effective, and aligned with real school needs across Europe.

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  IN2 Digital Innovations GmbH, based in Lindau (Bodensee), Germany, is specialising in the design and development of AI-driven digital solutions for web and mobile environments. The company combines expertise across the full digital value chain—from user-centred design and interaction concepts to software engineering and cloud-based deployment (DevOps), operating its own private infrastructure. IN2 has successfully delivered scalable, high-quality solutions across multiple domains, including education, digital content management, and cultural heritage.
  
  

  In the field of education, IN2 has established itself as a key actor in the development of innovative digital learning solutions, with a particular focus on young learners, educators, and disadvantaged groups. The company has coordinated and technically led numerous European education projects addressing news literacy, critical thinking, STEM competences, and disinformation, delivering practical tools and curricula that are directly applicable in school environments.
  
  

  IN2 also has a strong commitment to inclusive and accessible education, designing digital platforms and tools tailored to learners with impairments and diverse needs. Through its work on Open Educational Resources (OERs) and AI-enabled learning frameworks, IN2 supports the development of future-ready skills while addressing pressing global challenges such as biodiversity loss, climate change, and digital inclusion. This combination of technical excellence, educational expertise, and social responsibility positions IN2 as a strong contributor to the goals of the AI4BioSTEM project.

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Consortium Members

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  Edumotiva is an innovative non-profit organization based in Sparta and Athens, Greece but our work extends across many European cities and is dedicated to reshaping education through STEAM education. Our vibrant community of educators, researchers, trainers, and designers collaborates to provide meaningful educational experiences that not only enrich individual lives but also benefit the communities they engage with. Our mission is to make learning real, meaningful, and relevant for people of all ages. We offer training in Robotics and STEAM to help everyone, from children to adults, gain important skills for the 21st century. We work closely with primary, secondary, and vocational schools, as well as universities and adult education centers.  At Edumotiva, we focus on:
  
  

  • Research and Innovation: Developing new ways to improve education at local, national, and European levels.
  • Creative Pedagogy: Creating and piloting new methods to make learning more engaging and effective.
  • Innovative Educational Content: Designing innovative educational resources for learners and teachers that reflect modern educational approaches and real-world challenges.
  • Evaluation and Refinement: Evaluating learning activities and interventions to refine our approaches and resources, maximizing the learning benefits.
  • Maker Movement: Encouraging hands-on learning and creativity through maker space projects, including mobile makerspaces. 

  
  

  These activities help learners become active creators in their educational journeys.

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  Université Côte d'Azur (UNICA) is a public research university based in Nice, on the French Riviera, with additional campuses in Cannes, Grasse, Menton and Sophia Antipolis. Established through a merger of historic institutions, UNICA has grown into a multidisciplinary hub of education and innovation with over 35,000 students, strong international partnerships, and a commitment to cutting-edge research. UNICA combines high-quality teaching, research excellence, and real-world impact. It received national recognition as an “Initiative of Excellence” for its ambitious programmes and its strong engagement with industry and regional stakeholders. The university places significant emphasis on cross-disciplinary education and international mobility, aligning with European higher-education priorities and fostering global citizenship among its students. 

  
  Within the UNICA, the Smart EdTech community originates from the Master of Science in Smart Educational Technology (Smart EdTech) at an innovative international programme designed to reimagine education through smart technologies, co-creativity, and participatory practices. This community is not only a cohort of learners and educators but a living ecosystem of interdisciplinary professionals from around the world who collaborate to design, test and implement educational technologies that can transform learning systems in diverse contexts. SmartEdTech brings together students, researchers, EdTech practitioners and industry partners in a blended learning environment that combines online coursework with face-to-face intensive sessions. Members engage in project-based learning, co-creative workshops, and applied research, sharing knowledge and developing solutions that address public, social and economic challenges in education. Through its diverse and international makeup, the community fosters intercultural exchange, lifelong learning, and collaborative innovation, making it a vibrant contributor to educational innovation ecosystems across Europe and beyond. 

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  The Dragomanov Ukrainian State University (DUSU) was founded in 1834. Nowadays, It’s a public higher education institution. At present, DUSU comprises 13 faculties. Now, it has more than 11000 students and about 1200 teaching staff (among them 16 academicians and members-correspondents of the National Science Academy of Ukraine; 78 Doctors of Sciences, full professors; over 400 Ph.D.staff, associate professors).

  
  The main field of activities of the university is teacher training. Specialists are prepared in all forms of training (full-time study, evening study, extramural study, external studies) for

  education and qualification levels of "Bachelor", and "Master". NPU also has 2 postgraduate programs: PhD degree programs for 64 specialties, which have about 800 PhD students now, and post-doctoral degree programs for 30 specialties, which have about 70 post-doctoral students now. There are 21 specialized scientific councils to defend PhD and Post-Doctoral theses.

  
  DUSU has established cooperation with several universities within Europe and is a member of the European Association of Universities and the International Association of Universities. One of the leading principles of our university is to become a part of the European higher education area and to adjust its plans and programs against this aim in the context of reforming the higher education system within the different EU programs.

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  The Berufliches Schulzentrum (BSZ) Leonberg is a dynamic vocational education campus in Baden‑Württemberg, Germany, combining technical, commercial, social, and nutritional disciplines under one roof. With more than 3.000 learners across full‑time programs and dual vocational training, the BSZ offers a broad spectrum of qualifications—from entry‑level certificates to advanced vocational diplomas and university entrance pathways.

  
  

  As an institution committed to innovation, digital transformation and European cooperation, the BSZ actively participates in international projects that strengthen key competences, promote intercultural learning and support the modernization of vocational education. The school’s interdisciplinary structure enables it to contribute expertise in areas such as business administration, industrial technology, social care, nutrition, sustainability, and quality management.

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  Life Bloom Academy is an innovative educational organisation for learners aged 10 to 16, dedicated to empowering young people to become active, autonomous learners and responsible shapers of a sustainable future. Alongside the national curriculum, the academy places strong emphasis on the development of soft skills, learning strategies, emotional intelligence, and well-being, helping students understand how they learn and how their body and brain work.
  
  Using active, project-based and interdisciplinary teaching methods, Life Bloom Academy combines pedagogical innovation, creativity, and real-world engagement. Through entrepreneurial projects, collaboration with external partners, and experiential learning in diverse environments—from laboratories and universities to cultural and natural spaces—the academy fosters curiosity, confidence, teamwork, and openness to the world, making it a strong and values-aligned partner for AI4BioSTEM.

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  The Intercultural High School of Athens is a public secondary school operating under the Greek Ministry of Education, serving a multicultural student community that includes Greek nationals, immigrants, refugees, and minority groups. The school combines the national curriculum with targeted language, cultural, and inclusion programmes, supporting students’ academic success while fostering social cohesion and intercultural understanding.
  
  With a strong emphasis on innovative teaching practices, the school actively integrates AI and STEAM approaches to promote inclusive, engaging, and personalised learning. Through project-based activities, digital tools, and emerging technologies such as AI applications and VR/AR, the school empowers both students and teachers to develop scientific curiosity, global awareness, and future-ready skills—making it a highly relevant and committed partner for AI4BioSTEM.

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  Municipal Out-of-School Education Institution “Kyiv Junior Academy of Sciences of Student Youth” is a leading institution within the national system of out-of-school education of the capital city, a member of the Association and a UNESCO Club in Ukraine, and a UNESCO Category II Centre within the structure of the Junior Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Kyiv JAS has repeatedly won the All-Ukrainian competition “Leader of Out-of-School Education of Ukraine.”

  
  Students of Kyiv JAS create their first scientific research projects, transform their ideas into business-oriented initiatives, and build a community of responsible young citizens who share the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

  
  Kyiv Junior Academy of Sciences is the only out-of-school educational institution in the capital whose activities are enshrined in three Laws of Ukraine: “On Education,” “On Out-of-School Education,” and “On Scientific and Scientific-Technical Activity.”

  
  The history of Kyiv JAS dates back to 1947, when the first Society of Science and Technology of Students (SSTS) was established in Kyiv. Since 2010, the Academy has been operating as an independent out-of-school education institution of the city of Kyiv.

  
  Kyiv JAS organizes the scientific and research process for approximately 5,000 school students in Kyiv. Research activities are carried out in 77 sections within 15 departments and three scientific and practical schools. The main areas include: engineering and technical sciences, economics, physics and astronomy, social communications, Earth sciences, mathematics, chemistry and biology, IT, history, philosophy, philology, ecology and agricultural sciences, security and defense. Thirty section heads of Kyiv JAS are lecturers at higher education institutions, and 40 staff members hold doctoral or candidate (PhD) degrees.

  
  Each year, up to 20 young researchers of Kyiv JAS become recipients of the President of Ukraine’s scholarship, up to 50 receive scholarships from the Kyiv City Council, 5 become recipients of the Kyiv Mayor’s Award, and up to 200 win national competitions. The Academy organizes more than 100 events annually for children of the capital. Over 50 articles by young inventors are published each year in Ukrainian scientific journals, and students obtain more than 10 invention patents.

  
  Kyiv JAS is a regional provider for organizing national subject school Olympiads. In 2025, more than 77,000 participants registered for the city stage of 19 Olympiads, with over 11,000 becoming winners.

  
  The Academy’s partners include more than 500 general secondary education institutions in Kyiv, over 50 research institutions of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, leading national libraries and museums, and more than 20 Ukrainian universities.

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  WWF is an independent global conservation organization, formed in 1961 and committed to building a future where people and nature thrive. 

  WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature by: 
  
  

  • Conserving the world’s biological diversity; 
  • Ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable; 
  • Promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption. 
    
    

  Active through local leadership in 100+ countries, WWF is a worldwide network with a shared mission and ambition for change. WWF strives to create and implement innovative solutions – scientific, technological, economic and financial.  

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Associated Partners

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  Kepler-Gymnasium Pforzheim is a well-established general education secondary school in Pforzheim, Germany, offering a broad academic curriculum leading to the all-level university entrance qualification (Abitur). The school features a range of academic profiles—including linguistic, artistic and science-oriented tracks—and supports learning in multiple languages alongside STEM and creative subjects. It also offers specialised learning activities, such as astronomy courses supported by its own school observatory, and participates in digital education initiatives and exchange programmes.
  
  Serving a diverse student body of around 850 learners with approximately 85 educators, Kepler-Gymnasium emphasises inclusive, multidisciplinary education and extracurricular engagement. Its activity portfolio includes languages, arts, natural sciences, MINT (STEM), digital school initiatives and cultural exchanges, reflecting a learning environment that fosters critical thinking and broad intellectual development.

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