COLOURS European University Alliance

European University Alliance COLOURS (COLlaborative innOvative sUstainable Regional univerSities) Based on a shared vision to deeply intensify our transnational collaborations in a sustainable, co-creative community of practice, we - nine universities with strong regional connections and partnerships - have joined forces to form the European University Alliance COLOURS (COLlaborative innOvative sUstainable Regional univerSities). We are united by a willingness to transform our existing partnerships into a dynamic European inter-university ecosystem, which is open and responsive to the needs and challenges of our times. Each individual institution will use the power of this strong Alliance to generate multiple benefits for European societies. COLOURS unites nine universities with around 126,000 students and 12,300 staff members in Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Sweden, North Macedonia and Latvia. These academic institutions are joined by 55 Associated Partners – regionally based institutions and organisations representing all elements of the Quadruple Helix, who will act as collaborators, multipliers and implementation partners in the COLOURS regions. The COLOURS approach, linking Open Innovation and challenge-based research to regional Smart Specialisation Goals, will initiate social and technological innovation affecting over 21 million citizens in the COLOURS regions. We’re committed to some transformative goals that drive our mission forward, as follows: a) Reimagining Academic Excellence b) Fostering Sustainable Regional Development c) Enabling the Triple Transition #COLOURSEuropeanUniversityAlliance #COLOURSEUA #EUAllianceCOLOURS Disclaimer: “Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or [name of the granting authority]. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.”