who we are
CodeBLUE
CodeBLUE is develped by leading higher education and research institutions from Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Spain and Portugal to strengthens links between education, innovation and policy.
our partners
Our Partners
CodeBLUE is develped by leading higher education and research institutions from Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Spain and Portugal to strengthens links between education, innovation and policy.
Varna University of Management, Bulgaria (Coordinator)
Varna University of Management (VUM) is an internationally oriented higher education institution in the Black Sea Basin with students and academic staff from over 50 countries, offering a dynamic, multicultural learning and research environment. It hosts a Regional Research Centre of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and holds a high position in the Bulgarian University Ranking System for education and research in tourism, administration and management, IT, culinary science and food technologies, while excelling in sustainable development, economic and business analysis, agri-business, digital transformation in services, social economy, and education management. The university complies with both national and international quality standards, offering double-degree opportunities through strategic partnerships with UK- and EU-based universities.
Estudis d'Hoteleria i Turisme CETT S.A., Spain
CETT – Barcelona School of Tourism, Hospitality and Gastronomy is a leading vocational and higher education institution specialising in tourism, hospitality and gastronomy. Affiliated with the University of Barcelona, CETT combines over 50 years of academic excellence with strong industry engagement, offering vocational training, bachelor’s and master’s degrees, and lifelong learning programmes. The institution integrates applied research, sustainability and digital innovation directly into its curricula, supported by a specialised research group and extensive international partnerships. With broad experience in European projects, CETT actively contributes to advancing sustainable, digital and skills-oriented transformation across the tourism sector.
Associacão KIPT Inovação e Turismo, Laboratório Colaborativo, Potugal
KIPT CoLAB is a private non-profit association recognised by Portugal’s National Innovation Agency (ANI) and the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) as the country’s first and only Collaborative Laboratory dedicated to tourism. It brings together academia, industry and policymakers to deliver applied research, consulting and capacity-building initiatives focused on sustainability, digitalisation and skills development. Acting as a collaborative platform for professionals and decision-makers, KIPT CoLAB supports a more resilient and competitive tourism sector by strengthening human capital, promoting innovative practices and contributing to evidence-based solutions for the future of tourism and hospitality.
PAR University of Applied Sciences, Croatia
PAR University of Applied Sciences is a leading higher education institution from Primorje–Gorski Kotar County, recognised for its strong focus on entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainability. Through a dual education model, PAR connects academia with business, offering accredited undergraduate and graduate programmes aligned with labour market needs. As a member of the EU4Dual alliance, the university contributes to joint master programmes and micro-credentials supporting the green economy, future workplaces and healthy living. With extensive lifelong learning provision, digital innovation hub partnerships and strong regional and international networks, PAR equips learners with practical skills for sustainable tourism, services and emerging economic sectors.
University of the Aegean, Greece
University of the Aegean is a distinctive network university with six campuses across the Aegean Archipelago, offering a rich academic, cultural and natural learning environment. With five schools and 18 departments, it delivers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes supported by strong research capacity and advanced digital learning infrastructure. UAegean is a recognised regional innovator in the North and South Aegean regions, with extensive experience in tourism, sustainable development, blue and green growth. Through its research units, innovation initiatives and strong international partnerships, the university actively contributes to applied research, entrepreneurship and policy-relevant solutions for sustainable coastal and island development.
