Partners

TECHNIKON (TEC) is a private, independent, Austrian SME with a highly specialized multinational team of 20+ engineers and scientists. It is dedicated towards engineering services as well as the planning, assessment and coordination of large industry driven international research projects.

IMDEA Networks Institute (Spain) is an internationally recognised research centre dedicated to advancing the science and technology of communication networks and distributed systems. The institute conducts cutting-edge research in areas including network security, privacy, mobile and wireless systems, Internet architecture, data analytics, and emerging digital technologies. Through close collaboration with academia, industry, and public stakeholders, IMDEA Networks develops innovative solutions that address real-world challenges in connectivity, security, and digital trust.

Founded in 1923, Radboud University is a leading Dutch research university located in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. The university is internationally recognised for its interdisciplinary research and strong commitment to addressing societal challenges through scientific excellence. Radboud University combines expertise across computer science, cybersecurity, digital society, law, and the social sciences, fostering innovative research at the intersection of technology and society.

Karlstad University is a modern and internationally connected university in Sweden that combines strong academic excellence with close collaboration with industry and society. The university is recognised for its interdisciplinary research and its commitment to creating knowledge that contributes to sustainable societal development. Through a strong focus on digitalisation, security, human-computer interaction, and user-centred design, Karlstad University addresses some of the most pressing challenges of the digital age.

Mulini is a European technology company specialising in cybersecurity, privacy engineering, and large-scale security and compliance assessment. The company develops advanced tools and methodologies for analysing software, digital services, and connected devices, helping organisations understand and mitigate privacy and security risks in complex digital ecosystems.

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) is a public university committed to excellence in education, research, and innovation. Ranked among Spain's leading universities, UC3M is recognised for its strong international outlook and outstanding research performance in engineering, social sciences, law, and technology. The university promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge transfer to address major societal and technological challenges.

AppCensus is a privacy and cybersecurity company dedicated to making software more transparent and accountable. Through large-scale analysis of mobile applications and digital ecosystems, AppCensus uncovers how personal data is collected, shared, and used, helping researchers, regulators, organisations, and consumers better understand privacy risks in modern software. The company combines advanced automated analysis with cutting-edge privacy research to investigate tracking technologies, software supply chains, and data protection practices across digital platforms.

Nym is a privacy infrastructure company building the next generation of internet privacy technologies. Its mission is to make privacy a built-in feature of the internet by protecting users against network surveillance, traffic analysis, and metadata collection. Nym develops a decentralised mixnet and privacy-focused networking solutions that provide strong protections against sophisticated adversaries while maintaining usability and performance.

Mullvad VPN is a privacy-focused company dedicated to making mass surveillance and data collection less effective. Founded on the principle that privacy is a fundamental right, Mullvad develops and operates a VPN service designed to minimise data collection and maximise user anonymity. The company is widely recognised within the privacy and security community for its transparency, strong security practices, support for open-source development, and contributions to privacy-enhancing technologies. Mullvad actively promotes research and innovation that strengthen online privacy and digital freedom.