The BluWine Consortium brings together a multidisciplinary network of 9 leading institutions across Europe, Africa, South America, and Australia, which combines expertise in viticulture, enology, biotechnology, environmental sustainability, engineering, analytical technologies, and socio-economic assessment. By connecting academic and non-academic organizations from both established and emerging wine-producing regions, BluWine promotes international collaboration, knowledge exchange, and capacity building, accelerating the development and implementation of sustainable Blue Economy solutions for a more resilient, circular, and environmentally responsible wine industry
Beneficiaries
01 UNIVERSITà DEGLI STUDI DI MILANO (UMIL) - COORDINATOR
UMIL, Coordinator of BluWine. UMIL is a public and teaching university which with 8 faculties, 2 schools and a teaching staff of 2000 professors is distinguished by its wide variety of disciplinary fields. A leading institute in Italy and Europe for scientific productivity, the University of Milan is the largest university in the region, with approximately 64,000 students; it is also an important resource for the socio-economic context of which it is a part.
02 ASSOCIATION GROUPE ESA (ESA)
L’Ecole Supérieure des Agricultures (ESA) is a multidisciplinary private Institute of Higher Education and Research founded in 1898 and specialising in Agriculture, Agronomy, Food Science, Viticulture & Œnologie, Environment and Agribusiness. Our teaching methods combine field experience with scientific and technical fundamentals, constantly evolving alongside new innovations. ESA is known as one of the leading agricultural higher educational schools in France and held international students coming from more than 35 countries.
03 UNIVERSITà DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO (UNITO)
The Department covers a wide range of scientific areas related to agriculture, forestry, food production and environmental sustainability, including plant and animal production, resource management, crop protection, food processing, agri-food chains and landscape conservation. Resource efficiency, sustainability and circularity are cross-cutting priorities. Based at the University of Turin’s City of Science and the Environment campus in Grugliasco, it also operates teaching and experimental centres across Piedmont. Its staff includes 120 professors, 60 research technicians and around 100 early-career researchers. The Department offers five Bachelor's and six Master's programmes, welcoming around 400 new students annually, including many international students. Education combines theoretical knowledge, practical activities and internships, with an increasing number of English-taught Master's programmes and international joint degrees.
04 HOCHSCHULE GEISENHEIM (HGU)
As Germany's first ‘new type’ of university – HGU create and leverage synergies between education, practice, and research. Students benefit from a high level of interdisciplinarity and can pursue academic development from Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees through to a doctorate. Sustainability and climate protection are integral to all degree programs and are continuously reinforced through interdisciplinary courses and ongoing professional development for teaching staff. HGU is committed to the Whole Institution Approach and are consistently transforming our campus into a place of teaching and learning for sustainability. Located in a unique cultural landscape, the campus is closely connected to the Rhine-Main metropolitan region. The students benefit from an excellent learning and teaching environment, supported by a service-oriented university staff
05 UNIVERSIDADE DE TRAS OS MONTES E ALTO DOURO (UTAD)
The University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), located in Vila Real (North of Portugal), in the Douro wine region, about 100 km east of the city of Porto, is a public institution dedicated to the creation, transmission, and dissemination of culture, knowledge, science, and technology. Situated within a dynamic eco-campus that includes one of the largest Botanical Gardens in Europe, UTAD combines modern infrastructure and advanced laboratories with a strong sustainability strategy in harmony with nature. With approximately 9000 students, its mission is based on the training of competent professionals and citizens with a critical spirit, focusing on the advancement of scientific knowledge and responding to global, national, and regional challenges through entrepreneurship and cooperation with the business sector and the community
Associated Partners
06 BOTSWANA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (BIUST)
BIUST is a university in Palapye, Botswana, dedicated to education, research and innovation in science, engineering and technology. Established in 2006, it supports Botswana’s transition towards a diversified, knowledge-based economy. Its contribution to BluWine focuses on yeast biodiversity, physiology, and fermentation biotechnology for sustainable winemaking.
07 STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY (SU)
For over a century, Stellenbosch University has been a catalyst for knowledge, innovation and transformation –serving as a true asset to South Africa, the continent and the world. We are committed to excellence, inclusivity and collaboration, producing impactful research and nurturing future-ready graduates equipped to thrive in their careers, confront complex challenges and drive positive change in society. At our core, we are a research-intensive institution that values discovery, creativity and partnership. Our vibrant academic community is guided by values of excellence, compassion, equity, respect and accountability. We strive to be agile and responsive, fostering a culture where students, staff and partners pursue knowledge together, unlocking new futures and contributing to the advancement of society.
08 INSTITUTO DE INVESTIGACIONES AGROPECUARIAS (INIA)
NIA Chile (Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias) is Chile’s leading public agricultural research institution, established in 1964 and affiliated with the Ministry of Agriculture. INIA advances research, innovation, and technology transfer across areas including crop improvement, biotechnology, plant health, natural resource management, livestock systems, and sustainable agriculture. Through its work, INIA promotes the productivity, resilience, and sustainability of agricultural systems, contributing to food security, rural development, and adaptation to global challenges such as climate change.
09 THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE (AU)
Description: Adelaide University (Tirkangkaku) is a new kind of university – created for the common good and built to expand opportunity in all its forms. Ranked in the global top 100 (2027 QS Rankings) and a proud member of Australia’s Group of Eight, the University is founded on excellence, equity, transformational teaching, reimagined research and deep community partnership to shape what’s next for South Australia, the nation and the world. With 7,000 collaborators, 430,000 alumni and the state’s largest campus footprint, Adelaide University empowers sectors, communities and society through education, research and engagement.