The Interactive Technologies Lab at the University of Patras has advanced research infrastructure — EEG, fNIRS and a GPU-powered HPC cluster — and strong applied experience in intelligent systems and extended reality (XR). As a Widening country institution, ITL directly benefits from the project's institutional strengthening actions.

CYENS is Cyprus's national hub in interactive media, smart systems and emerging technologies, with proven experience in neurotechnology deployment and regional innovation impact. As a Widening country institution, it plays an active role in shaping a Southern European node of excellence.

The Brain Data Group at the University of Nottingham is a world-leading centre in brain–computer interfaces (BCI), neuro-AI and responsible innovation. Within ELEVATE, BDG acts as the excellence benchmark, transferring internationally recognised methodologies in research governance and career development to the two Widening partners.