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We focus on finding solutions to complex societal challenges by thinking ahead,
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Cross-sectoral innovation for societal challenges
The unique strength of IDEA is that we combine expertise in five domains to design innovative and cross-sectoral solutions for societal challenges:
• Culture, Creative sectors, Heritage & Tourism
• Labour market & Lifelong learning
• Innovation, Competitiveness, Green economy & AI
• Sustainable real estate & Territorial development
• Local governance & Sustainable development
Our expertise
Spotlight
June 30, 2025
Building sustainable impact from day one
We sat down with two former trainees who successfully transitioned from an in-depth traineeship to a fixed position within IDEA. Their stories reflect the value of our investment in young talent — and how a well-guided start can lead to lasting impact.
Other spotlight items
April 1, 2025
Over 10 years of facilitating interregional innovations in 3D Printing
The Vanguard Initiative is a unique collaboration of some of the most advanced industrial regions in Europe, aimed at stimulating industrial innovation and building European value chains based on complementarity in regional smart specialisation strategies. Senior expert Jean-François Romainville has been working on the Vanguard Initiative 3DP Pilot project at IDEA for 10 years now. We asked him about the many insights he has gained from this.
March 11, 2025
New member of the New European Bauhaus (NEB) Community
We are very eager to announce that IDEA is now a Friend of the New European Bauhaus (NEB) Community!
February 20, 2025
IDEA Consult 2024 – Great moments of impact
In 2024, there was again a lot going on at IDEA. We welcomed new faces, took on new challenges and realised new plans. We would like to look back with you on a beautiful, eventful year. Watch our annual review here.
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