Stickydot is a Brussels based company with expertise on multi-stakeholder engagement in research and innovation. We are committed to pushing public engagement in science further, ensuring that all voices are included when it comes to co-creating R&I in a way that addresses the big societal challenges of our times. We believe firmly in playful, participatory methods to get us there, and we have the experience and skills to make it happen: co-creating processes, facilitating dialogue and training professionals.
Against populism and fragmentation, we want to reinforce the value of cooperation across national and cultural borders.
Democratic science, research and innovation need to be grounded in and responsive to the needs of the public.
Objectivity, scientific evidence and fact-checking are crucial as the basis of our discussions.
Democratic science, research and innovation need to be grounded in and responsive to the needs of the public.
Participation requires a diverse range of voices to be heard. We ensure that those voices are welcome and fully included in the process
We are always looking for Masters level students/recent graduates for a 6-months internship to support Stickydot in its research, project management and communication tasks.
We accept spontaneous applications throughout the year. For more information and details on how to apply read the job description.
“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.
Dimitra works at the intersection of European research and innovation, stakeholder engagement and sustainability. She has extensive experience designing and shaping EU-funded projects that bring together different stakeholders around pressing societal challenges. She particularly enjoys taking complex ideas, asking the difficult questions and turning them into projects that are grounded in the needs of the people they are ultimately meant to serve.
“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 leads communications and training design for EU-funded research and innovation projects. He designs and delivers workshops and trainings on participatory methods, helping research teams and institutions create better spaces for collaboration and dialogue. A trained biologist and science communicator, he is passionate about making research more inclusive and participatory.
Mary is a trained implementation scientist and community based participatory researcher. She strongly believes that participatory processes are a key in successful and sustainable solution making. This belief is what drew her to Stickydot where she currently assists in business development activities and EU project management.
Annele comes from a background in Behavioural Biology and Development Studies with a major in Human Geography. She brings an interdisciplinary approach to public engagement, bridging natural sciences and social science perspectives to find creative solutions and ideas.
At Stickydot, Annele is exploring how citizens, policymakers, researchers, and civil society can co-create knowledge and shape more inclusive approaches together. She supports project coordination and research, while continuing to contribute to the team’s communications and engagement activities.
“I am passionate about entrepreneurship, innovation and business. It’s a pleasure to have the opportunity to share Stickydot’s expertise with innovation centres, start-up ecosystems and the wider business community”
With a background in international business development and project management, Robert is an expert in business incubation, innovation management, economic development, and institutional capacity building. Robert has a long experience at field level working with companies, governmental agencies and other innovation stakeholders.
