Stickydot is a Brussels based SME that shapes research and innovation through multi-stakeholder engagement and co-creation
We co-create and implement innovative tools for dialogue, online or in person. These tools are participatory methodologies that bring people of different profiles together to align views, seek consensus and share their input.
With research and innovation in particular, we work to make these processes more responsive to societal needs. We do this by bringing government, industry, researchers and civil society into dialogue around the R&I process.
We work with researchers, civil society and industry partners to open up science to the general public, from science communication to empowering the citizen as scientist.
Through group training workshops, we share our skills and techniques in dialogue, facilitation and science engagement with communities of professionals from a range of sectors.
From desk research to full-scale project evaluation, we work with you to provide insight about the impact of science and society programmes, projects and events.
We are experienced in collaborative science and society projects: from conceiving the initial idea, building a project team and writing successful funding applications to managing large international projects, particularly within an EU framework.
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“I really enjoy how diverse my work is. Open innovation is multi-stakeholder but also multicultural, international and multilingual, providing a whole set of challenges to rise to.”
With a background in social science and science journalism, Marzia’s main areas of expertise is developing methodologies that support multi-stakeholder engagement. She is passionate about sustainable and inclusive co-creation processes leading to social innovation and participatory policies.
“When it comes to facilitation, what I love is finding ways to get people talking, making everyone’s voice heard and ensuring people commit to what happens next.”
Michael focuses on facilitation and stakeholder engagement within Stickydot activities. He develops, runs and trains people in participatory formats for dialogue. One particular focus of his work is within health policy, bringing together patients, practitioners, civil society, research and industry to reach consensus on policy issues.
“What makes my job truly wonderful and stimulating is the community of people around me. Public engagement professionals are not only open and forward-thinking but also extremely dedicated to the cause.“
Maria oversees all activities and training programmes at Stickydot. Her main areas of expertise are co-creation and public engagement processes in the context of large European projects. She is passionate about informal science learning and STEAM projects.
“I want to help build bridges between science and society. In fact, forget the bridges. Why not make it all one space?”
At Stickydot, Alex works in citizen science and public engagement projects. He is a trained biologist and science communicator who is passionate about creating spaces and processes for dialogue.
Finally, people are relevant stakeholders in the European agenda. I am inspired by the opportunity to support meaningful participation through co-creation and citizen engagement. Towards a more inclusive, sustainable and resilient society.
At Stickydot, Tatiana is involved in the management of EU projects, dealing with the entire project cycle. She has years of experience working with public administration and the private sector, implementing activities in line with climate neutrality goals, sustainable mobility and urban transformations.
“It is inspiring to contribute to a scientific research environment that remains anchored in the realities and interests of a variety of individuals. Collaborating with the public takes your scientific knowledge off the beaten track and challenges you to take a creative approach to your scientific practice. Go ahead: once you try participatory research, you won’t look back!”
At Stickydot, Florence provides support on citizen science and public engagement projects. Florence has been applying participatory approaches in the fields of environment and public health for over five years. She cares deeply about making every step of a scientific research project inclusive, creative and sustainable.
