Transformative Innovation Policy Consortium (TIPC)

One thing that gives me hope in the face of all the despair in our world is the many ways & places in which people are coming together to create more just & sustainable alternatives. Do you know such social innovation initiatives? Please help us map initiatives and networks that are worth studying!

TIPC has contributed to the new UNECE Transformative Innovation Charter through ongoing partnership work with the ETIN network

More at unece.org/eci/document...

unece.org/economic-coo...

New here and not sure who to follow? 👀
We’ve created a starter pack of researchers working on topics related to socio-technical change. It’s a first attempt and will grow over time.
Know someone who should be on it or want to be included yourself? Comment below or send us a DM ✉️
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Policy entrepreneurship in collaborative governance: transformative innovation in Catalonia’s sustainability transition There is increasing recognition that public sectors in Western countries alone cannot tackle complex societal challenges. However, detailed research on the role of public agents in implementing col...

Thrilled to share our new article published in Policy Design and Practice
doi.org/10.1080/2574...
With Diana Velasco and Alejandra Boni of bsky.app/profile/inge...

#TransformativeInnovation #Governance #SustainabilityTransition #PolicyEntrepreneurship #Catalonia #RIS3CAT @tipconsortium.bsky.social

Advancing sustainable development in Africa The report provides a detailed analysis of the design and implementation of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) roadmaps aimed at advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Sub-Sahara...

The new EC JRC report " Advancing sustainable development in Africa" is out! It showcases how #STI drives SDGs in 5 African countries tackling challenges, citing TIPC & TIAH's work strengthening African innovation systems.

🔗Read here: publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/h...

#Africa #SDGs

Accelerating sustainable transformations Network launch for new UNECE Transformative Innovation Charter, a shared agenda for cross-sectoral collaboration on global challenges.

🧠 Join us online on 19 June, 11:00–12:00 CEST for the Open Learning Series with TIPC & ETIN as we introduce the ETIN Charter - a new framework for transformative innovation, cross-sector collaboration, and change through shared learning.

Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/accelerati...

📄 New TIPC brief calls for investment in Science, Tech & Innovation Parks to boost Kenya’s knowledge economy. Co-authored by Dr Chux Daniels & Dr Frank Ndakala, it outlines policy gaps and the transformative potential of STIPs.

Read: tipconsortium.net/news/new-tip...

#InnovationPolicy #Kenya

New TIPC brief urges transformative action on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Africa. Drawing on Kenya’s experience, it calls for bold, system-level change rooted in One Health & inclusive governance 🦠🌍

Read here: tipconsortium.net/news/tipc-re...

#AMR #OneHealth #TIPC

Join ETIN Innovation Circle, 28 May, 16:00–17:00 CEST to explore how cities and regions drive systemic change through place-based innovation🏙️. Hear insights from TIPC, Fraunhofer ISI & City of Mannheim on strategies for sustainable transformation.

Register here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: On-line training on science, technology and innovation policy and policy instruments for Africa - 19, 21 & 26 May 2025. After registering, you will receive ... The webinar sessions will run from: 10:00–13:00 Central Africa Time (GMT+2) To help you convert the time to your local zone: 08:00–11:00 GMT (e.g. Accra) 09:00–12:00 West Africa Time (e.g. Douala) 10:...

🎯 Join us on the 26th of May for the final online session of our Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) policy series, focussed on STI Policy Monitoring and Evaluation, from 10:00–13:00 CAT. Register here: tinyurl.com/ws64Africa2025

Chats open - let us know if you would like to be added to (or removed from) our TIP starter pack!

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Thanks Will, we’ve added you!

New Publication: “Systemic intermediation for transformative research and innovation policy” by Christoph Brodnik, Cristian Matti and Oscar Romero in collaboration with EIT Climate-KIC and the JRC. Read more: tipconsortium.net/news/new-pub...

YouTube video by Transformative Innovation Policy Consortium 2025-APR-03 (OLS) UNECE RFSD SIDE EVENT: TRANSFORMATIVE INNOVATION FOR REGIONAL CHALLENGES

TIPC’s side event to the UNECE Regional Forum on Sustainable Development took place earlier this month. It introduced TIP + explained how it can be used to shift entire socio-technical systems toward more sustainable and equitable futures. Available to watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZu1...

Rethinking systems: A New Lens for Policy and Investment!
 
Investing needs to focus on system change, and on transforming the underlying system configuration

www.linkedin.com/posts/kumli_...

@tipconsortium.bsky.social #innovation #systems #systemschange #investing

#ThrowbackThursday to 2019 & the learning journey with TIPC members at SPRU @sussex.ac.uk

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@bipashyee.bsky.social @smithadrianpaul.bsky.social @perkoch.bsky.social @sandraboni.bsky.social

Join us on 30 April from 10:00 - 11:00 BST / 11:00-12:00 CEST for the next OLS session to learn more about socio-technical systems thinking and the Pentagonal Map - a tool for smarter policy & investment.
🔗 Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rethinking...

#SystemsThinking #Policy #Investment

We just wrapped up an insightful Side Event at the UNECE Regional Forum on Sustainable Development:

'Leveraging Transformative Innovation for Regional Challenges'

Thanks to @ingeniocsicupv.bsky.social, @ec.europa.eu JRC,
@sussex.ac.uk #UNECE #GenCat @miriamacebillo.bsky.social

New book launch today: Transformative Innovation for Sustainable Human Settlements

www.taylorfrancis.com/books/edit/1...

@chuxdaniels.bsky.social @sussex.ac.uk #UKZN #DSTI

The invisible work of knowledge brokers Critically important for building capacity for knowledge exchange, it's vital we recognise and understand their contributions

📣 New: The 'invisible work' of knowledge brokers - new study explores aims, roles and impacts.

✍️ @chriscvitanovic.bsky.social and @paulcairney.bsky.social discuss implications for practice

transforming-evidence.org/blog/the-inv...

#ThrowbackThursday: A fond farewell to Ed Steinmueller back in 2023 @sussex.ac.uk

Ed played a crucial role in conceptualising and delivering both TIPC and DT Lab and is a trusted advisor

tipconsortium.net/news/tipc-an...

📷 by Stuart Robinson

Five ways to improve net zero action – our new research highlights lessons from the past The best net zero solutions galvanise people and make policy relatable. By giving communities a sense of agency, successful transformation is more likely.

Insightful and important work here from my awesome colleagues in ACCESS @accessnetwork.bsky.social

Five ways to improve net zero action – our new research highlights lessons from the past theconversation.com/five-ways-to...

Done! :)

Chats open - let us know if you would like to be added to (or removed from) our TIP starter pack!

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Scaling experimentation for transformative #systemchange

Thanks to our student& post-doctoral rapporteurs for a rich summary of @tipconsortium.bsky.social engagement week, in partnership with @euspri-forum.bsky.social Gov. Catalonia and Deep Transitions Lab

tipconsortium.net/news/engagem...

We just wrapped up an insightful Side Event at the UNECE Regional Forum on Sustainable Development:

'Leveraging Transformative Innovation for Regional Challenges'

Thanks to @ingeniocsicupv.bsky.social, @ec.europa.eu JRC,
@sussex.ac.uk #UNECE #GenCat @miriamacebillo.bsky.social

UNECE RFSD side event: Transformative innovation for regional challenges Side event for UNECE Regional Forum for Sustainable Development with TIPC, the JRC, European Commission, and Government of Catalonia

📢UNECE RFSC SIDE EVENT: TRANSFORMATIVE INNOVATION FOR REGIONAL CHALLENGES

📆 Thrusday, April 3rd
⌚12:15 GMT, 13:15 CET
📌ONLINE

ℹ👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unece-rfsd...

@upv.es @csic.es @dicv.csic.es @ec.europa.eu @tipconsortium.bsky.social

📖Don’t miss the launch of Sustainable Human Settlements: A South African Context this Friday, 4 April, 10 AM SAST. Explore with us the innovation-driven solutions for sustainable, inclusive development.
🔗 Register here : forms.office.com/pages/respon...

#InnovationforTransformation

📣 How can Science, Technology & Innovation drive food self-sufficiency in The Gambia? A new report by the EU Commission’s JRC explores how to tackle food insecurity, co-authored by Pierre Rialland & Chux Daniels.

Read more: tipconsortium.net/news/new-pub...

@ec.europa.eu

#FoodSecurity #STI