Kick-off SOCIAREM: Citizens at the heart of the energy transition - 8D On 1 October, the European project SOCIAREM officially kicks off in Madrid. The project unites 15 partners from 9 countries with one shared ambition: to accelerate the energy transition by making sola...

On 1 October, I went to Madrid to kick-off the Horizon project SOCIAREM. The project brings together 15 partners from 9 countries with one shared ambition: to accelerate the energy transition by making solar energy and energy communities accessible to everyone. ☀️

#horizoneurope #renewableenergy

Boosting Youth Physical Activity | Be Active, Be Well How can we help young people get moving? 8D and partners co-create an engaging, accessible intervention for youth and youth professionals across Europe.

We use creative interventions to really get people moving, not just talk about it. Check out our new project pages full of inspiration for anyone working on themes aligning with #HorizonEU Cluster 1: Health.

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#BehaviourChange #HealthInnovation

Of course! I just added you to the starter pack. Thank you for reaching out. 😊

Data Collection through Product Development | 8D Data collection through product development: how does it work, and why is it valuable for researchers?

I often get asked how we collect data through product development – and how we handle data ownership. So we wrote a longread on this:

8d-games.nl/en/mogelijkh...

On co-creation, prototypes as research tools, and privacy by design.

#research #datacollection #codesign

Explaining TRLs: how do you use Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) in an application? What are Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) and how to use them in your project proposal? Practical tips for researchers and applicants.

#TRL levels sounded pretty daunting to me at first—vague, technical, bureaucratic. But I’ve come to see them as a surprisingly practical tool to shape your ideas, strengthen your proposal and define required expertise for your consortium. Read more on how to do this here: 8d-games.nl/en/technolog...

Stumbled across the Researchers on a Mission series – inspiring reads highlighting researchers turning bold missions into real impact.

Reading tip for anyone working in #research and #innovation!

projects.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/en/horizon-m...

#ResearchImpactEU

European Consortia | International Partnerships | Research & Innovation European game development partnerships: why we think it's important to look across borders when developing serious games >>>

Just launched a new section on our website showcasing our experience in international partnerships, consortium building, and EU grants! Excited that our cross-border adventures and EU project expertise now have a place on our renewed site: 8d-games.nl/en/mogelijkh...

Last week, @johanvandermeulen.bsky.social and I attended 'Successful R&I in Europe 2025', a #HorizonEurope matchmaking event in Düsseldorf, connecting ambitious researchers and entrepreneurs. Inspiring, especially as we’re actively working on the Horizon Project EFF-CoP, tackling food fraud.

New to Bluesky! Based in Leeuwarden, I work at social design agency 8D, partnering with researchers to apply design-driven approaches for greater social impact.

Sharing insights on project design and how to integrate design thinking in EU proposals.

For now… good luck to all Erasmus+ applicants! 🚀