How can we establish a permanent collaboration mechanism between researchers, companies, startups and citizens to solve social challenges? This was the focus of a workshop hosted by CO-VALUE partner Alicante Science Park (PCA).

The objective of this workshop was to promote the transfer of research results through co-valorisation, as well as  to identify possible incentive systems to encourage collaboration across public and private actors.

PCA involved different researchers from the University of Alicante (UA) in this project, as well as the Local Development Agency of Alicante, IVACE, the Chamber of Commerce of Alicante, the Association of Merchants of Municipal Markets of Alicante, neighbourhood associations, Aguas de Alicante and Fundeun among other organisations.

Esteban Pelayo, manager of the PCA, pointed out at the end of the session that “CO-VALUE represents a unique opportunity to strengthen the connections between scientific knowledge and the real needs of society. The Alicante Science Park is committed to promoting this collaboration between researchers, companies, startups and citizens, so that together we can turn research results into practical and beneficial solutions for our community. This project not only fosters a more inclusive science, but it also enhances Alicante’s role as a region of reference in innovation and social participation in Europe.”