PARTNERS
The project is led by a consortium of five partners (two cooperatives, two associations and a local authority) from four European countries (France, Greece, Belgium and Romania). Cooperation is at the heart of the project.
Tiers-Lab of Transitions - France
iers-Lab des Transition is a gem of a place dedicated to ecological, social and economic transitions, located in Marseille. It is an open and welcoming space that brings together citizens, businesses, associations, public actors and researchers to experiment, cooperate and develop concrete solutions to contemporary challenges.
Set in a 6,000 m² park, the Tiers-Lab combines workspaces, meeting spaces, learning spaces and social spaces, promoting cooperation and collective innovation.
iers-Lab des Transition is supported by a SCIC (Société Coopérative d’Intérêt Collectif, or cooperative society of collective interest), which brings together a diverse group of members (citizens, organisations, partners) committed to transition and shared management of the site.
Tiers-Lab des Transition is an open-air laboratory, recognised as a resource centre for transition, capable of:
- making transitions concrete, accessible and desirable,
- supporting organisations and individuals in the evolution of their practices,
- contributing to the emergence of more robust, cooperative and sustainable models.
Role : overseeing the design of the toolkit and trialling the tools within its territory
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Laboratory of collective and artificial intelligence (LICA)
- France
Established in 2017 and based in Marseille, LICA is a cooperative society (SCOP) organised under shared governance.
As a specialist in cooperation and AI ethics, LICA is helping to transform the world of work to make it fairer, more cooperative and better adapted to ongoing changes.
Comprising a dozen employees with cross-disciplinary skills, LICA aims to enable organisations to meet current challenges by experimenting with new models of cooperation and governance in a secure and transformative environment for individuals and groups. It also seeks to collectively question the use of artificial intelligence, which is transforming our societies, and enable organisations to adopt it responsibly.
This full-scale laboratory experiments daily with new organisational methods based on collective intelligence and open governance. Drawing on this expertise, LICA offers training courses to support companies, institutions and associations in adopting new governance methods.
Role : overall project management & collection and analysis of tools of third-places
Pour La Solidarité - Belgium
Founded in 2002 and based in Brussels, POUR LA SOLIDARITÉ (PLS) is an independent European think & do tank committed to a united and sustainable Europe. It works to defend and consolidate the European social model, a delicate balance between economic development and social justice.
The team, with its strong skills in research, consulting, European project coordination and event organisation, works in the public sphere alongside businesses, public authorities and civil society organisations under the motto: Understand to Act.
The organisation focuses its activities on five key areas: social affairs, social and environmental responsibility and diversity, citizen participation, sustainable development, and the social economy.
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Role : Management of project communication and dissemination
Nod Maker Space - Romania
Founded in 2015 in the former Bucharest Cotton Factory, Nod Makerspace is Romania's first open-access makerspace. Spanning 2,200 m² of multipurpose space, it is a dynamic hub for makers, designers and creative entrepreneurs, providing them with the essential resources for prototyping, manufacturing and innovation. Thanks to its numerous projects, Nod Makerspace has become a catalyst for innovation, know-how and entrepreneurial growth in Bucharest.
Committed to maker culture, Nod has established itself in recent years as a key player in Bucharest's creative ecosystem. An essential third place in the Romanian capital, it plays an active role in the development of cultural and creative industries and contributes to national cultural policies.
Beyond its role as a makerspace, Nod carries out sustainability-focused projects that have an impact on the city of Bucharest, such as the Dâmbovița River project, which aims to revitalise this large body of water into a vibrant public space.
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Role : developing the strategy for experimenting with the toolkit at the local level
Educational Environmental Center (CEES) - Greece
Established in 2004, the Velvento Environmental Center (CEES) is one of 58 environmental centres in Greece created by the state and one of the largest in the country.
Operating with a team of three employee-teachers, it welcomes around 2,000 students per year to raise awareness about climate change and the preservation of ecosystems and biodiversity. The Velvento CEES has several main themes: the circular economy, biodiversity, bioclimatic architecture, water management and waste management. Every year, the CEES organises conferences, seminars, workshops and events for the general public on environmental topics.
As advocates for high-quality, inclusive education, CEES includes vulnerable social groups in its programmes, as well as local community members with limited access to information. Through its environmental programmes, it seeks to build a deep ecological awareness among both younger and older generations.
Role : development of tools and experimentation within its territory
