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Project description

Design methodologies to understand co-creation

Public Engagement (PE) and Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) are the outcomes of policies and initiatives aimed at involving multiple actors early on in science and innovation. However, the limited comprehension of co-creation among researchers and policymakers, a fragmented approach to STI (science, technology and innovation) policy-making, and a lack of knowledge to address constraints hinder the integration of co-creation in European STI policy and programmes. To address these issues, design methodologies and tools can be employed. The EU-funded SISCODE project aims to comprehend co-creation as a bottom-up and design-driven phenomenon thriving in Europe (e.g. fab labs, living labs, social innovations). It analyses the favourable conditions that facilitate its implementation, scalability, and replication, and utilises this knowledge to cross-pollinate RRI practices and policies.

Objective

Public Engagement (PE) and Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) have emerged, in the last decade, as the results of policies and initiatives demanding the early involvement of multiple actors, including the public, in science and innovation.
Nevertheless, the early engagement of actors is facing many challenges, and PE rarely goes beyond the stage of consultation. On the other hand, the integration of co-creation in European STI policy and programmes faces barriers such as: scarce understanding of co-creation among researchers and policy makers; “sectorialised” approach to STI policy making; lack of effective knowledge to cope with constraints that hamper the co-creation process.
The introduction of design methodologies and tools is emerging as a valuable approach to deal with these problems, as design has been already recognised as key to operationalise co-creation in different fields. Thanks to an iterative process centred on prototyping - co-design effectively support co-creation to move from the ideation of new solutions and policies to their implementation.
Given this framework, SISCODE aims: to understand co-creation as a bottom-up and design-driven phenomenon that is flourishing in Europe (in fab labs, living labs, social innovations, smart cities, communities and regions); to analyse favourable conditions that support its effective introduction, scalability and replication; and to use this knowledge to cross-fertilise RRI practices and policies. To reach this aim SISCODE will: run a European study to compare co-creation ecosystems and describe effective dynamics and outcomes of the integration of society in science and innovation; experiment with design as a new system of competences capable to support the development of implementable RRI and STI solutions and policies; and understand the transformations needed to embed co-creation in STI policy making, overcoming barriers and resistance to change and considering organisational transformation.

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Programme(s)

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  • H2020-EU.5.c. - Integrate society in science and innovation issues, policies and activities in order to integrate citizens' interests and values and to increase the quality, relevance, social acceptability and sustainability of research and innovation outcomes in various fields of activity from social innovation to areas such as biotechnology and nanotechnology MAIN PROGRAMME
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  • H2020-EU.5.f. - Develop the governance for the advancement of responsible research and innovation by all stakeholders, which is sensitive to society needs and demands and promote an ethics framework for research and innovation
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RIA - Research and Innovation action

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(opens in new window) H2020-SwafS-2016-17

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Coordinator

POLITECNICO DI MILANO
Net EU contribution

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€ 588 807,79
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PIAZZA LEONARDO DA VINCI 32
20133 Milano
Italy

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Region
Nord-Ovest Lombardia Milano
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
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€ 588 807,79

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