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http://www.fh-ooe.at
FH OÖ - University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria:

The University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria (FHOÖ) was founded in 1994. FHOÖ has campuses in four Upper Austrian cities, namely Linz, Wels, Steyr and Hagenberg with approx. 6000 active students and with a total number of 71 degree programs. The campus in Steyr started its first degree programme in 1995 and is one of the pioneers in the sector of applied sciences. It is dedicated to Management and digitisation. FH OÖ is certified by evalag (HSQSG 2011). The main focus of research and development is put on sophisticated and practical applications for the benefit of enterprises and society. Among others, FH OÖ is member in international Cooperation networks such as IAUP, EUA, IEEE, EPU Uninet, CEEMAN, EAIE, SIETAR, I.S.L.E. network and the Austro-American Society.

The Steyr campus offers 14 innovative Bachelor's and Master's programs to all managers who want to take off internationally and shape the digital world of tomorrow. The degree programs “Global Sales and Marketing (GSM)” have been equipping students with skills and knowledge for more than 20 years in order to develop and manage future sales and marketing activities for international companies. The GSM professors and researchers have extensive professional and academic experience in B2B sales management, channel management, inside-sales and service sales.
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https://iek-akmi.edu.gr/
AKMI

In 2022 AKMI celebrates half a century of quality in VET training. In all those years AKMI has been a driver for change, introducing innovative practices that have contributed to VET excellence at a local, regional, national and EU level.AKMI has grown from a small local Training Provider to the largest VET Provider in Greece, representing almost 60% of the total VET sector in the country providing post-secondary education, covering EQF levels 4 to 5. 
Investing in low carbon infrastructure, AKMI has become a market leader and innovator with presence in 8 cities across Greece (Athens, Piraeus, Thessaloniki, Crete, Larissa, Rhodes, Chalkida, Glyfada). With more than 16 campuses, 32.000 m2 facilities and 860 employees, AKMI is providing accredited training to more than 14.000 learners annually, offering a secure path to employability. AKMI’s campuses feature modern learning and social spaces including fully equipped auditoriums, high-tech laboratories, and boarding restaurants.Covering 14 fields of study, including Technical Professions, Health Studies, Gastronomy, Hospitality, Beauty & Fashion, SPA, Business & Economics, Audiovisual, Childhood Studies, Sound & Music Technology, ICT, Coaching & Sports Management, Applied Arts, Journalism, AKMI offers to learners to study in one of the 107 different specialties. All these are supplemented by 340 state-of-the-art laboratories, accessible also online through virtual tours per field of study.
https://www.ieseg.fr
IÉSEG

IÉSEG School of Management is a business school that has two campuses- one in Lille and one in Paris. It is an institute of higher learning which caters to the educational needs of 7000 students- in the domain of economics and business. We have around 175 faculty and have a network of business practitioners who come and share their business insights to the students. The 175 faculty are also engaged in academic research. IÉSEG is one of a handful of universities/business schools from around the world, that have the triple crown of accreditations- AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS.

The business school has 4 full time faculty focusing on teaching and doing research in the domain of sales. We also run a sales role play competition which we would like to extend to include an inside sales role play competition. In addition IÉSEG conducts research on topics pertaining to the digital transformation of sales.
https://www.iucab.com
IUCAB 

IUCAB is the Worldwide Alliance of National Associations of commercial agents and brokers. With over seven decades of experience and extensive expertise in sales, IUCAB effectively serves as a robust partner, advocating for the professional and economic interests of its Member Associations and their individual members on a global scale.

Today’s Membership of IUCAB consists of 21 National Associations throughout Europe, North and South America, Asia and Africa representing approximately 600,000 commercial agencies and independent sales companies. The agencies generate a turnover of EUR 999 billion. Commercial agencies are independent professional providers of field sales and marketing services to manufacturers or suppliers.
https://www.univpm.it
Universitá Politecnica delle Marche

The Marche Polytechnic University (Università Politecnica delle Marche) is an Italian university institute based in the city of Ancona, founded in 1969. It was the first Italian university to obtain the Integrated Quality Certification according to the international ISO 9001 standards, therefore the Marche Polytechnic University is a regional reference for the training of Italian and foreign students.
The University offers 5 Faculties: Engineering, Economics, Agriculture, Medicine, Science.Over the years, several branches have been opened in other Marche cities such as Ascoli Piceno, Fermo, Macerata, Pesaro and San Benedetto del Tronto.

In the city of Ancona, the university is divided into three poles: Monte Dago, which houses the Faculties of Engineering, Agriculture and Science; Torrette, home of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, next to the Regional Hospital in the Torrette district of the city of Ancona;Villarey, home of the Faculty of Economics, housed in the former Villarey barracks, built in the nineteenth century.

School of economics and business: the bachelor and master degree courses in Economics will educate further professionals in the management of companies and institutions, also operating internationally. The student is provided with adequate general and basic scientific methods, knowledge and professional skills at the level of: administration and management of companies, marketing and management of commercial activities, finance, business organization, international trade, financial intermediaries, management of complex structures in the healthcare sector and more generally the Public Administration.
 https://www.thewaystart.it
The Way

The Way, an Italian-based startup incubator, stands as a beacon of innovation and entrepreneurial support. With a rich history in nurturing groundbreaking business ideas, The Way transcends being merely a sum of its components. It represents a dynamic path in the realm of innovation, where the tangibility of talent, knowledge, and potential coalesce to transform ideas into reality. Within its creatively charged and inclusive atmosphere, The Way fosters a collaborative ecosystem comprising companies, research institutions, and universities, all dedicated to pioneering new research and development projects.

Central to The Way’s ethos is its belief in the entrepreneurial dream and the importance of managing innovation for existing companies. As a startup incubator, The Way offers a nurturing environment where a broad community of innovative enterprises and research institutions thrives. Here, ideas are not only encouraged but are refined and developed into effective business models, ensuring sustainable and scalable growth. This approach is not just about fostering business success; it’s about shaping a new paradigm of business that is both socially and environmentally responsible.