The ‘𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤, 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬’, a joint publication by the Joint Research Centre (#JRC) and Committee of the Regions (#CoR). This document is made of three main parts:– The 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 to build partnerships for fair green and… Continue Reading →
Towards a fair and sustainable Europe 2050: Social and economic choices in sustainability transitions
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The study explores the interplay between #sustainability #transitions and #foresight to highlight the relevance of the agency of EU actors in shaping Europe’s sustainable future.As part of an exceptional team including experts from multiple organisations, we delved into the complexities of sustainability transitions, examining how… Continue Reading →
Co-creation for policy: Participatory methodologies to structure multi-stakeholder policymaking processes
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This handbook aims at helping its users effectively co-create the robust policies we need today. It combines an entrepreneurial way of thinking and a concrete process for developing breakthrough ideas with a high chance of producing real-world impact. It presents… Continue Reading →
This handbook summarises what we have learnt. It was designed to be simple for practitioners to use as a complementary tool for participatory processes based on visual tools. It offers a step-by-step process to guide practitioners, from simple concepts and… Continue Reading →
Visual toolbox for system innovation
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The Visual toolbox for system innovation” is a booklet-format collection of ready-to-implement tools to structure and manage the challenges and exploit opportunities of sustainability innovations and transitions. The tools are presented in a simple and visual approach to support practitioners’ everyday work on climate change,… Continue Reading →
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Innovation is often seen as the spark of a new idea, but what if the real power lies in the connections that bring those ideas to life? My latest research, now published, delves into the concept of transformative innovation and… Continue Reading →
Unfolding world events have made policymakers realise that the capacity to act needs to be built according to a long-term perspective under complex and uncertain conditions. This has ledto a rapid increase in the application of strategic foresight to policymaking… Continue Reading →
I had the privilege of participating in an insightful panel organised by OECD with a very diverse group of speakers to address this challenging topic : Jessica Ambler, Henrik Larsen, Mikael Román, Dmitry Plekhanov,Guillermo Anlló, and Ana Persic. We we… Continue Reading →
I had the privilege of participating in an insightful webinar organised by FUTURESILIENCE where we explored the dynamic areas of foresight and co-creation in policy development. It provides insights into the work of the JointResearchCentre EU Science, Research and Innovation… Continue Reading →
Co-creation for policy with a wide range of actors – including governments, civil society and business at all levels – is essential for building the capacity to act in complex and uncertain circumstances. To support the journey of transformational processes,… Continue Reading →
The general objective of the course is to provide students with theoretical and applied knowledge about different participatory methods for multi-actor engagement in co-creation of interventions in contexts of change designed from a social impact perspective, which represents an essential… Continue Reading →
In the dynamic field of global foresight and horizon scanning, my journey unfolds through the lens of regional workshops. Building on the experience of supporting the development of the EU Strategic Foresight Report 2023 by enabling an interplay between sustainability… Continue Reading →
A dynamic participatory lab session during the European Week of Regions and Cities 2023 where European Commission European Committee of the Regions EURADA – European Association of Development Agencies EU Science, Research and Innovation encourage participants to dive deep into… Continue Reading →
This papers presentes the results of a joint effort between #sciencepolicy, the Transformative Innovation Policy Consortium, and practitioners, the Climate-KIC, to produce new #knowledge on #cocreation for #policymaking. The publication gathers insights on Transformative Innovation Policies from the MOTION project by focusing on implementation aspects with an innovative look… Continue Reading →
This paper presents a new approach to #monitoringandevaluation in #sustainability#transitions by focusing on #innovation#portfolios as infrastructure for programme-based investments. It brings new insights for innovation agencies working with project portfolios. This publication results from a collaboration between the Transformative Innovation Policy Consortium (TIPC) and the EIT – European Institute… Continue Reading →
In the dynamic innovation landscape, I embarked with the OECD-OPSI team on a transformative journey to co-create a methodology for anticipatory innovation governance. This collaborative effort was more than a task; it was a commitment to reinforce the collaboration between… Continue Reading →
This publication covers Value Network Mapping and why you should use it. With a step-by-step guide, hands-on templates, and tips and tricks for facilitators, Value Network Mapping can be adopted as a sense-making and co-creating instrument for your challenge. Download… Continue Reading →
I am delighted to share the new application of «the Tuner» from the EU Science, Research and Innovation and EIT – European Institute of Innovation and TechnologyClimate-KIC «Co-creation for Policy» handbook. The Tuner, a new online tool for co-creation, has been co-designed in collaboration… Continue Reading →
The X-Curve is a visual tool to better understand the transition dynamics within society or a specific context (e.g. neighbourhood, city, region, etc.). It facilitates the co-creation of a common language and understanding of current societal dynamics. This handbook has… Continue Reading →
Innovation portfolios are complex structures where projects, programmes and actions enable links with interconnected subgroups of projects and programmes, by creating new strategic relations among multiple sectors, locations and levels of government. The application of challenge-led system mapping on innovation… Continue Reading →
Transformative Innovation Policy Conference 2022 Cristian Matti, Annalisa Spalazzi, Christoph Brodnik, Anna Wang and Waldo Galle Moderated by Mila Ocalir Krivikapic
In 2021, The Transition Policy Lab series supported policymakers in different countries to introduce policy-making practises by removing barriers to enable the necessary institutional change. It aimed to build capacity for co-designing and implementing systemic policies that can lead to… Continue Reading →
In this workshop, we will cover the principles of transformative innovation policy, as well as how the use of new tools (Policy co-creation, X-Curve, Value Network Mapping, transformative theory of change) can contribute to closing the gap between science-policy-society in… Continue Reading →
During this EIT Regional Innovation Scheme Transition Policy Lab webinar, the fundamentals of the X-curve tool, how and when to use it and its practical application will be uncovered. More on Transitions Policy Lab Series Here
During this webinar, the fundamentals of Value Network Mapping, how and when to use it and its practical application will be uncovered. More on Transitions Policy Lab Series Here
During this webinar, we will learn when, how and why to use a Transformative Theory of Change by looking at real-life cases from EIT Climate-KIC’s projects SATURN, ACT on NBS and SuSMo. This workshop is organised in collaboration with MOTION, a… Continue Reading →
In the CICERONE project, we developed a capacity-building agenda as part of a collaborative framework by using triangulation of different methods, including input from programme officers and a series of sensemaking sessions organised to discuss different aspects of the agenda… Continue Reading →
Challenge-led system mapping – Collaboration project including 6 countries of the Western Balkans, EIT Cross-KIC project (2021) An Actionable Atlas
This handbook introduces actionable knowledge on developing A Transformative Theory of Change by applying a portfolio approach to address a systems innovation perspective for projects and programmes. Tools, methods and lessons learned result from working hand in hand with EIT… Continue Reading →
In this European Fireside Talk founder of TIPC and its Academic Director, Professor Johan Schot and I have discussed the nature of co-creation in policy projects. We ponder how policymakers and researchers negotiate meaning – what are the skills needed,… Continue Reading →
I have joined h Prof. Dominique Foray to explore the potential of systemic portfolios of projects for fostering transformative change in southern and central eastern European countries. By doing so, we combine concepts such as smart specialization, system innovation, regional development… Continue Reading →
The webinar will cover methodological elements and practical applications of knowledge management as part of actions supporting policymakers in system mapping and policy co-design processes. In doing so, this webinar seeks to highlight applications and synergies with monitoring, evaluation and… Continue Reading →
The webinar will cover several methodological elements, practical applications, and examples on the application of network analysis to support policymaking process. The webinar is based on the overall framework of the socio-technical system and system innovation. This material is based… Continue Reading →
I have supported the H2020 SCALER by bringing methods for multi-stakeholder dialogue on innovation opportunities in industrial symbiosis. Knowledge visualisation here has been a key for making the actionable knowledge accessible. The project provides mechanisms to accelerate the journey towards… Continue Reading →
I have joined the H2020 CICERONE to contribute on the process of Joint Programming in R&I on Circular Economy. The project brings together countries, regions and cities committed to delivering circular economy research & innovation programmes in a joint and… Continue Reading →
A conversation with Prof. Dominique Foray and Dr Cristian Matti to explore the potential of systemic portfolios of projects for fostering transformative change in southern and central-eastern European countries.
Design Thinking workshop, European Research & Innovation Days, Brussels (2020)
Knowledge services as mechanisms to activate adaptive implementation of transformative instruments mixes on the circular economy, International Sustainability Transitions conference, Austria (2020)
In this paper, I explored with several researchers and practitioners the application of foresight methods in a diverse collection of settings. The European Commission Joint Research Centre’s (JRC) Scenario Exploration System (SES) is a foresight gaming system developed to facilitate… Continue Reading →
I was invited to contribute to the discussion on science-policy-practice interface with a group of experts on sustainability transitions and EU Policy as part of the work of the European Environmental Agency. The result is a report aimed to go… Continue Reading →
A project-based system mapping inspired by a Multi-level perspective to support discussions on sustainable human settlements and Transformative Innovation Policies in South Africa (2019)
In this project I have supported several partners to develop good practices for achieving more and better dialogue between systemic actors to establish a collaborative multi-stakeholder arena in the utilities sector starting with a demand-led approach, working with city authorities,… Continue Reading →
In 2017, the Visual Toolbox for System Innovation was part of a lab to develop new tools for schools. Considering a modular approach, including the EIT RM @Schools approach and other methods proposed by partners of both KICs, such as… Continue Reading →
The Circular Cities project has helps multiple actors to identify the effects, both positive and negative, of incorporating circularity into urban planning instruments, as well as how these can be assessed. The outcomes are meant to help policymakers, investors, businesses,… Continue Reading →
Exploratory policy multi-actor workshop, Ljubljana (2018)
Supporting Local Sustainability Negotiation Processes through Science-Practice Interaction. Future-Oriented Technology Analysis, Brussels (2018)
Triggering questions to understand the transition to low carbon economy, Brussels (2018)
This study provides evidence on the application of a regional policy model through a portfolio of actions to support entrepreneurship and development of professional competences. For doing so, we analyse the capacity building process delivered through the EIT RIS Climate-KIC… Continue Reading →
The interdependent challenges of climate change need innovation in systems of practice and provision, not single innovation in products and processes. In this context, cities face the challenge of dealing with climate risks and impacts while moving to more sustainable,… Continue Reading →