The project aimed to provide participants with opportunities for growth and cultural exchange, strengthen the international presence of Politecnico di Milano, and to enhance the quality of teaching and research. The intention was to continue and to deepen collaboration with existing partner universities, enriching educational and cultural experiences putting a focus on specific themes: heritage preservation with Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction; energy sustainability in the built environment with Chinese University of Hong Kong, with Drexel University, and with New York Institute of Technology; information and communication technology and the future of 5G with Indian Institute of Technology. Collaboration with Technion focused on knowledge exchange linked to the cultural heritage conservation, combining traditional archaeology and advanced digital technologies. With Kyoto University, the emphasis was on wood and bamboo processing in order to improve sustainability and seismic resistance. The partnership with Chulalongkorn University intensified research on urban climate resilience, concentrating on heat island mitigation.