MOSAIC aims to find the best ways to make the active participation of multiple stakeholders possible when addressing mission-like objectives. The project will highlight how co-creation can make goals like 100 climate-neutral cities possible through a more inclusive process that better addresses societal needs.

At the core of the MOSAIC project is the concept of Open Innovation, where the contributions of citizens, scientists, entrepreneurs and policymakers are fairly valued as they collaborate to build sustainable futures.Over three years, MOSAIC will develop an Open Innovation methodology through an extensive review of past and ongoing co-creation experiences – particularly those generated through the European Commission’s Science with and for Society funding programme. MOSAIC will test its approach in pilot actions in two European cities involved in the Cities Mission. The methodology will then be enhanced through replication activities in cities across Europe.