Co-designing smart and inclusive territorial ecosystems

Social Seed is an Italian agency specialised in designing and facilitating transformative innovation processes at the local level. Since 2014, we have supported public authorities, social enterprises, and civil society organisations in shaping smart, inclusive, and sustainable communities through participatory and impact-oriented approaches.

Our work focuses on co-designing territorial ecosystems that integrate digital innovation, ecological transition, and social cohesion. We act as a bridge between local actors and European strategies, helping communities co-create future-oriented solutions that are deeply rooted in place-based knowledge and collective intelligence.

In the framework of Horizon Europe – Smart Communities, Social Seed contributes with:

• Expertise in participatory governance and co-programming, especially in rural and marginalised areas

• Experience in designing and implementing multi-stakeholder processes that connect technology, services, and communities

• Capacity to support digital and green transitions through inclusive and human-centred models

• Competence in social impact design and evaluation, ensuring transparency, accountability, and learning

• A cross-sectoral approach that blends policy innovation, capacity building, and community engagement

We are looking for partnerships with organisations aiming to build resilient smart communities, grounded in equity, sustainability, and local ownership.

🌍 https://www.socialseed.eu