DEEP CARBON SHIFT is implemented by a multidisciplinary European consortium bringing together higher education institutions, vocational education and training providers, research and technology organisations, SMEs, chambers of commerce, and innovation and acceleration hubs. The consortium is coordinated by Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC), and spans eight European countries, ensuring a strong balance between academic excellence, applied research, industry engagement, and societal impact.

Consortium Partners and Roles

Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC)
Project Coordinator.
Leads the overall project management and coordination, contributes expertise in advanced architecture, urban innovation, and experimental education, and hosts the final international symposium.

Technische Universiteit Eindhoven
Higher Education & Research Partner.
Contributes academic excellence in the built environment, digital design, and data-driven urban systems, supporting curriculum development and testing.

National Technical University of Athens
Higher Education & Research Partner.
Provides expertise in transportation engineering, mobility systems, and urban decarbonisation strategies, contributing to curriculum design and real-world case studies.

Astiki Etaireia Psichokoinonikon Meleton (PLOES)
Research & Social Innovation Partner.
Leads inclusion- and well-being–oriented approaches, ensuring that educational content and technological applications address vulnerable groups and human-centred urban transformation.

Vyšší odborná škola a Střední průmyslová škola elektrotechnická Plzeň
Vocational Education and Training (VET) Partner.
Contributes VET expertise in technical education, skills development, and applied learning, supporting curricula co-creation and implementation.

Wirtschaftskammer Österreich (WKO)
Labour Market & Adult Education Partner.
Ensures alignment with labour market needs, supports skills matching, and strengthens links between education, enterprises, and employment ecosystems.

SPINUNIT Lab Oy
SME & Innovation Partner.
Contributes expertise in digital innovation, emerging technologies, and entrepreneurial experimentation, supporting applied learning and market-oriented development.

MCRIT S.L.
Urban Innovation & Strategy Partner.
Provides strategic urban analysis, foresight, and consultancy expertise, contributing to curriculum relevance and real-world urban decarbonisation challenges.

IES R&D
SME & Technology Partner.
Brings expertise in building performance, energy modelling, and digital tools for sustainability, supporting deep tech integration into education and practice.

Impact Hub Barcelona
Entrepreneurship & Acceleration Partner.
Leads incubation and acceleration activities, fostering entrepreneurial mindsets and supporting the transition from educational outcomes to market-ready solutions.

GUDA – Give U Design Art
Sustainability, Communication & Exploitation Lead.
Leads WP1, ensuring strategic communication, dissemination, exploitation, and long-term sustainability of project results through design-driven and impact-oriented approaches.