Why choose ICoRSA?
ICoRSA brings proven experience in Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020 projects and beyond, where stakeholder engagement, Living Labs and participatory governance are central to project success. Our role goes beyond communication. We design methodologies, build trust, facilitate dialogue, support co-creation and help projects turn stakeholder knowledge into concrete outcomes.
Selected Project Experience
RRING
ICoRSA led the global stakeholder community work package and continues to manage the RRING community after the project, sustaining an international multi-stakeholder network for Responsible Research and Innovation.
GRRIP
ICoRSA led the development of stakeholder engagement methodologies, training materials and participatory tools supporting Responsible Research and Innovation in research performing organisations.
SECURE & SECURE2
ICoRSA supports stakeholder engagement, benchmarking, communication, co-creation and community building to strengthen sustainable research careers and institutional transformation.
PHAROS
ICoRSA supports marine stakeholder engagement, citizen participation and Living Lab activities for Mission Ocean restoration and sustainable blue economy solutions.
Isla Bonita
ICoRSA leads Living Lab establishment planning and supports stakeholder engagement across nine Island Authority-led Living Labs in the Atlantic-Arctic, Mediterranean and North Sea-Baltic basins.
H2HEAT
ICoRSA supports stakeholder engagement, communication and exploitation activities to facilitate the uptake of green hydrogen solutions.
We engage stakeholders.
We build ecosystems.
ICoRSA helps projects create trusted spaces where stakeholders actively shape research, innovation, policy and implementation pathways. Our approach supports stronger ownership, better uptake, improved sustainability and long-term impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about ICoRSA’s role in stakeholder engagement, Living Labs and co-creation for Horizon Europe and international research projects.
What does ICoRSA do in stakeholder engagement and Living Labs?
ICoRSA designs and delivers stakeholder engagement, Living Labs and co-creation processes for Horizon Europe and Horizon 2020 projects, connecting researchers, policymakers, public authorities, industry, civil society and citizens so innovation is developed with people, not only for them. This includes stakeholder mapping, participatory workshops, Living Lab facilitation and long-term Communities of Practice.
Why is ICoRSA considered a leader in Living Lab design and facilitation?
ICoRSA leads Living Lab establishment planning across major EU-funded initiatives, including nine Island Authority-led Living Labs in the Atlantic-Arctic, Mediterranean and North Sea-Baltic basins through the Isla Bonita project, and marine Living Lab activities for Mission Ocean restoration through PHAROS. This multi-region track record positions ICoRSA as a trusted partner for designing, establishing, facilitating and evaluating Living Labs in real-world settings.
How does ICoRSA approach co-creation in research projects?
ICoRSA facilitates participatory workshops, roadmapping, vision building and collaborative solution design that turn stakeholder knowledge into concrete project outcomes, as demonstrated through its leadership on the GRRIP project supporting Responsible Research and Innovation in research performing organisations.
Does ICoRSA build long-term Communities of Practice beyond project funding?
Yes. ICoRSA continues to manage the RRING community after the project’s official end, sustaining an international multi-stakeholder network for Responsible Research and Innovation. This reflects ICoRSA’s broader commitment to building stakeholder networks that endure beyond individual project lifecycles.
What capacity building and training does ICoRSA offer for stakeholder engagement?
ICoRSA trains stakeholders, facilitators, researchers and project partners in engagement methodologies, drawing on hands-on delivery across projects such as SECURE and SECURE2, where it supports benchmarking, co-creation and community building to strengthen sustainable research careers and institutional transformation.
How can a Horizon Europe project partner with ICoRSA for stakeholder engagement or Living Labs?
ICoRSA supports Horizon Europe proposals and ongoing projects with stakeholder engagement strategies, Living Lab methodologies, co-creation processes, Communities of Practice and impact-oriented dissemination. Projects can contact ICoRSA directly to discuss proposal partnership or engagement support for an existing consortium.