Engage in co-research to question and innovate in the way we inhabit the world as a society
Considering the available financial resources for 2026, ongoing projects will continue to be funded in accordance with the signed decisions and agreements.
However, no new projects can be funded in 2026.
No new calls will be launched in 2026, and all programs will be suspended in 2026.
Funding applications that have already been submitted will continue to be processed and may be eligible for funding in 2027, depending on available resources.
Our society depends on social organisations and infrastructure that affect the Earth's habitability and cannot be maintained indefinitely. What should we do with this heavy heritage on which our lives rely depend, but destroys that of others and threatens our future ones? How can we change without attacking it head-on, fleeing or neglecting this legacy? What path lies between the untenable ‘business as usual’ and a sudden and unfair rupture? What transition lies between maintaining the status quo and outright rejection? How can these transitions be achieved democratically?
You are active in research organisations, associations, public institutions or companies in Brussels.
Would you like to conduct research on these topics?
The Co-Create program aims to support research or experimental development projects carried out in co-creation on sustainability issues with a view to territorial innovation.
Full details can be found in the program rules (NL ou FR) .
Are you eligible to apply?
Any Brussels-based entity with a legal structure (business, non-profit organisation, research organisation, public institution, etc.) is eligible to apply.
What's the process?
- First contact: You contact the Co-Create program coordinator with a brief description of the reasons why you would like to conduct research under this program.
- Project outline: On the basis of this initial contact, we may invite you to provide us with a first project outline.
- First feedback: Based on your project outline, Innoviris provides you with initial feedback and answers questions such as: does your projects fit with the missions of Innoviris? Is Co-create the right program? If so, what type of Co-create project is the most relevant?
- Meet: If necessary, we can meet to discuss the feedback that has been formulated. This meeting is also an opportunity to deepen the understanding of the Co-create program.
- Project Proposal and Application for Funding: If you wish to proceed, we invite you to write and submit a project proposal and a request for funding
- Evaluation of the proposal: Innoviris evaluates your request.
- The project execution: Throughout the project, meetings are scheduled with Innoviris and experts to monitor and advise your project.
Note that the documents are available in French or Dutch but they can be filled in English.
Good to know
Want to find out more about the current Co-Create projects and explore the many resources available? Then head over to: https://www.cocreate.brussels/
