Engage in co-research to question and innovate in the way we inhabit the world as a society
Sustainability issues raise questions and require innovation in the way we inhabit the world as a Brussels society.
You are active in research organisations, associations, public institutions or companies in Brussels?
You want to start a research project on a subject that concerns you?
The Co-create program supports participatory and transdisciplinary research and experimental development projects with a societal purpose. It is aimed at Brussels residents who wish to engage in research and explore new ways for a sustainable city.
Full details in the program rules.
Are you eligible to apply?
Any Brussels-based entity with a legal structure (business, non-profit organisation, research organisation, public institution, etc.) is eligible to apply.
Full details in the program rules.
What's the process?
First contact: You contact the Co-Create program coordinator with a brief description of the reasons why you would like to conduct research under this program.
Project outline: On the basis of this initial contact, we may invite you to provide us with a first project outline.
First feedback: Based on your project outline, Innoviris provides you with initial feedback and answers questions such as: does your projects fit with the missions of Innoviris? Is it Co-create the right program for your needs? If so, what type of Co-create project is the most relevant?
Meet: If necessary, we can meet to discuss the feedback that has been formulated. This meeting is also an opportunity to deepen the understanding of the Co-create program.
Project Proposal and Application for Funding: If you wish to proceed, we invite you to write and submit a project proposal and a request for funding.
Evaluation of the proposal: Innoviris evaluates your request.
The project execution: Throughout the project, meetings are scheduled with Innoviris and experts to monitor and advise your project.
Full details in the program rules.
Note that the documents are available in French or Dutch but they can be filled in English.
Good to know
The program supports three types of project to be implemented, depending on the exploratory and innovative nature of your project.
- A Co-Problematisation project of a maximum of 15 months, to achieve a greater understanding of the problem and the societal need, and to develop a state of knowledge, all with the various agents of change involved or impacted by the desired change.
- A Co-Research project to carry out a research project with the agents committed to the change, in order to generate the new knowledge needed to answer the research questions.
- A Co-Development project to carry out an experimental development project with the agents committed to the change. The aim of this is to generate the new knowledge needed to clear up the final unknown aspects associated with achieving the desired transition.
Want to find out more about the current Co-Create projects and explore the many resources available? Then head over to: https://www.cocreate.brussels/
Working on a project and looking for funding?