
Meet The Team
The ELLIE project is dedicated to utilizing technology to enhance and preserve cultural heritage for the wider community. Our mission is to bridge the gap between traditional heritage practices and modern innovations, making history and culture accessible and engaging for all. Through the implementation of cutting-edge technologies, we aim to create immersive experiences that connect people with history and enable new ways to interact with traditions, shaping the future of digital cultural innovations.

Coordinator
University of Thessaly
The University of Thessaly was founded in 1984. Based in Volos, it has expanded throughout the region of Thessaly and Central Greece, including campuses in Volos, Larissa, Lamia, Karditsa, and Trikala. UTH is organized into 8 Schools, 37 Departments, and 71 Post-graduate Study Programs. The University is deeply invested in high-quality scientific research, considering it essential for the production and transmission of new knowledge. It encourages scientific distinction in all fields, rewards high individual and collective achievement, and fosters a conducive environment for research and teaching innovation.
The Department of Informatics and Telecommunications, part of the School of Sciences at the University of Thessaly aims to advance the fields of Informatics and Telecommunications. Its vision is realized through teaching and research activities that prepare scientists with the necessary moral and technological skills and qualifications.

Tech and Data Management
DISIT Lab at UNIFI
The DISIT Lab of UNIFI is the most active Big Data/AI lab of the University of Florence, metropolitan Tuscany area, and it is an official Regional Lab in Tuscany.
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DISIT Lab is strongly active on artificial intelligence, big data, knowledge engineering, security and privacy, GDPR, Digital Twins, and other tech focused areas.
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The research group consists of about 20 people working on smart city, industry 4.0, artificial intelligence, data analytics, big data analysis with a special care to on domains of mobility and transport, environment, energy, health, justice, retail, quality of life.
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Communication and Dissemination Lead
Massive Dynamic Sweden (MDS)
Located in the heart of Stockholm, MDS is a dynamic and creative team in the global information technology industry, known for its interdisciplinary expertise and innovative solutions. Our expertise in software development, computer science, digital education and communications allows us to address a wide range of societal challenges with precision and innovation.

Tech Applications and Management
Politistica
Politistica has been investing in research and the development of new technologies and methods
in the field of art conservation, preservation, promotion, and dissemination since its establishment.
It has built numerous collaborations with public and private cultural institutions, as well as
individuals and private enterprises operating in the sector. The center’s research focus is on the exploration and application of innovative tools andmethodologies in the conservation and restoration of artworks, antiquities, and modern
monuments, as well as in the promotion and enhancement of the Cultural and Creative Industries and their artifacts. Politistica actively participates in national and European projects and initiatives, striving for the continuous evolution and development of its services through interdisciplinary collaborations and its ongoing engagement in research and emerging technological advancements within its fields of
interest

Technology Provider
Sidroco Holdings Limited
SIDROCO brings a whole range of New Generation Internet of Things (NG-IoT) features and capabilities, for creating, supporting, and managing ultra innovative products and services, by providing efficient, effective, and secure NG-IoT solutions for various heterogeneous environments, including Critical Infrastructures like energy, healthcare, and autonomous driving and cultural heritage.

AI Processes and Digital Twins Technology Experts
Bi2S
BI2S is a high-tech SME established in Cyprus. It provides consulting services, and develops B2B solutions, based on artificial intelligence, IoT and data analytics for multiple sectors such as telecommunications, health and agriculture. The company invests on research and development in order to increase its knowledge on machine learning, and data management methods and to be prepared to meet its clients’ needs. BI2S has a team of experts that have a long experience in R&I projects working with leading companies and academic institutions.

Task Leader and Technical Advisor
University of Glasgow
Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. Today we are a broad-based, research intensive institution with a global reach.
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We are a member of the prestigious Russel Group of leading UK research universities, and we’re striving to change the world with our expertise. Our annual research contract income totals more than 116 million pounds, which puts us in the UK’s top 10 earners for research. It also means that we can make important discoveries, whether that’s finding a way to detect malaria in minutes, or contributing to the biggest particle physics experiment in the world: the Large Hadron Collider.
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Our research-led approach is one of the reasons why a degree from the university of Glasgow is so prized, but our students also benefit from opportunities to study abroad, improve their employability, take part in the work placements and explore a wide range of social activities.
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Technical Coordination and Analysis
Fondazione per la Ricerca e l’Innovazione (FRI)
Established in 2007, the Foundation for Research and Innovation (F.R.I.) plays a pivotal role in advancing technology transfer and higher education, with a clear focus on fostering a culture of innovation. Promoted by the University of Florence, the Metropolitan City of Florence, Fondazione CR Firenze, and the Florence Chamber of Commerce, it serves as a catalyst for territorial development by applying the Quadruple Helix approach, which integrates academia, industry, government, and civil society to accelerate the transfer of research outcomes into economic and social value.
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FRI's mission is to facilitate knowledge transfer, foster cross-sector collaboration, and promote best practices to drive the adoption of innovation across diverse fields. It's main activities are the following: scouting, project design and management, funding opportunities, networking and technology transfer, higher education and research promotion.
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Pilot Partner
The Tall Ship Glenlee Trust
The Tall Ship Glenlee is a historic Clyde-built sailing ship, launched in 1896 and now permanently berthed on the River Clyde in Glasgow. Rescued in the 1990’s and lovingly restored, Glenlee now sits proudly just a short distance from where she was built. As one of only five Clyde-built sailing ships of her type still afloat worldwide, and the only one preserved in the UK, she offers a unique and powerful connection to the city’s shipbuilding legacy and global seafaring past.
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Today the Tall Ship Glenlee Trust is dedicated to conserving and sharing Glenlee’s story in a way that inspires curiosity, learning, and pride in Stotland’s maritime legacy. Through immersive exhibitions, educational programmes, and inclusive community engagement, we aim to connect people of all ages to the ship, the Clyde, and the wider world Glenlee once sailed.

Product Manager
ARTEX
Artex, Centro per l’Artigianato Artistico e Tradizionale della Toscana, (Centre for the artistic and traditional Tuscan crafts) founded in 1987 on the initiative of Confartigianato and CNA, works with a specific objective: to protect, develop, innovate, and promote artistic and traditional productions in Italy and in the main foreign markets.

Tech Providers and Tech Pilot Partner
Moverse IKE
At Moverse, we are dedicated to transforming traditional animation workflows through innovative markerless motion capture and AI-driven 3D animation services. Founded by a team of passionate engineers and visionaries in Thessaloniki, Greece, Moverse is committed to making high-quality 3D animation and motion capture productions more accessible and efficient for creators and game developers around the world.

Cloud Technology Provider
G-Core Labs
Gcore is an international leader in public cloud and edge computing, content delivery, hosting, and security solutions. We manage a global infrastructure designed to provide enterprise‑level businesses with first‑class edge and cloud‑based services.
Gcore is headquartered in Luxembourg with offices in Vilnius, Krakow, Belgrade, Nicosia, Tbilisi, Tashkent, and Seoul.