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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 →
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 →
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 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
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Action research project introducing system thinking in València Schools within the Context of the Educating Cities Association (2017)
Step-by-step short videos of tools from Visual Toolbox for System Innovation Pentagonal problem Actor Tree Empathy map Credential cards Stakeholder map Stakeholder Universe
A multi-stakeholder process addressing the reformulation of the cleantech strategy of the City of Apeldoorn, The Netherlands (2016)
This study provides evidence of the policy learning process related to the translation and adaptation of a regional policy model to a new context while implementing a mayor process of transference of competences. Emphasis is put in the process of… Continue Reading →
The pattern of specialization in the cities of the Transition Cities project is analysed by applying the Circos (Krzywinski et al., 2009) data graphics tool for structural studies. The exercise seeks to facilitate the analysis of specialization evidence from patterns… Continue Reading →
A learning approach for practitioners through active-blended format. Education Conference, Brighton (2016)
Harvesting insights through participatory process process, Brussels (2016)
This paper is the result of my travel to the policy studies. It is part a main part of my PhD research study and the PICK ME project but it also takes lessons learnt on governance and innovation policy during my… Continue Reading →
The launch event «Opening the development agenda,» the STEPS center – Sustainable Alternatives for Latin America, was held on 5 and 6 November in Buenos Aires. STEPS Latin America is part of a network of universities based China, USA, Kenya,… Continue Reading →
Transition Cities project (2015) and the reconfiguring of situated socio-technical networks This study provides analytical evidence on new practices to transform the policy agenda in European cities. We carry out a participatory method approach to facilitate a process of mapping socio technical… Continue Reading →
Cristian Matti & Davide Consoli The European Community (EC) has proactively promoted the development of renewable energy for over 20 years by means of standards and regulation designed to align incentives and opportunities. These actions have spurred a variety of… Continue Reading →
Javier de Vicente López, Cristian Matti and José Jiménez Pérez This document summaries the results obtained as a result of the participatory process that is part of the «Foundations for a Provincial Strategy Biomass» in the province of Castellon. These actions… Continue Reading →
Cristian Matti & Davide Consoli Governance of a Complex World 2014 GCW 2014 “Smart, inclusive and sustainable growth: lessons and challenges ahead” 18-20 June, 2014 Turin (Italy) Special track: «The geography of innovation»
The Spanish wind energy rise. Pathways of knowledge creation in a multilevel environmental governance system PhD Dissertation 2015 Cristian Matti My DPhil research project analyses the long term pathways of knowledge creation within and across a multilevel environmental governance system. Emphasis… Continue Reading →
The ongoing global economic crisis is seriously challenging advanced capitalistic economies. In the last year the GDP has fallen at dramatic rates, creating the conditions for the upsurge of unemployment, above all in areas characterized by specialization in mature industries…. Continue Reading →
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