The Polish Association for National Security, is a non-governmental think tank that conducts research on terrorist, sabotage and information threats for critical infrastructure, with particular emphasis on transport, telecommunications and energy systems. A large part of these projects was implemented in cooperation with the Polish authorities and institutions (e.g. Government Center for Security, NASK - National Research Institute) and the European Commission (DG Home), universities (University of Warsaw, Collegium Civitas, University of Business and Administration in Gdynia) or institutions belonging to the EU-Hybnet network...

The Ukrainian Institute for the Future, is an independent think-tank based in Kyiv that aims to: forecast changes and model possible scenarios of developments in Ukraine, provide a competent assessment of the developments in Ukraine and abroad, propose effective policies and practical steps as problem solutions. The UIF was established in May 2016 as a joint project by Ukrainian business, political, and public sectors.

IDEAS NCBR, is a research and development center operating in the field of artificial intelligence and digital economy, whose mission is to support the development of these technologies in Poland by creating a platform connecting the academic and business environment.

Laurea University of Applied Sciences, has six campuses in Helsinki Metropolitan region, Finland. In Laurea there are c. 680 employees and c. 10.200 students. Laurea provides education (Bachelor & Master degree) for civilian security in Risk management and security leadership, ICT including cyber security, Business management and Service design. Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) activities and projects are integrated to education in order to increase knowledge of present & future solutions, research skills and knowledge both societal and security. RDI activities are done together with national and international stakeholders, practitioners, industry, academics, NGOs, cities and regions.